Elephant Jungle Expedition

Ethical Elephant Adventures
in Chiang Mai

1 day Trip 2800 THB per person

Care for rescued elephants, Trek to Jungle Waterfalls & Bamboo Raft the Mae Wang River – 1 Epic Day without the crowds!

No riding, No Shows, Just Respect and Connection in a Natural Environment. 

Spend an unforgettable day deep in the jungle of Mae Wang, walking beside rescued elephants, swimming with them in the river, hiking to hidden waterfalls, and floating down the river on a traditional bamboo raft.

This immersive experience combines our guests’ favourite adventures into one incredible day while directly supporting the care of rescued elephants and the local Karen community.

Feed and walk with elephants in their natural environment
Swim with elephants in the Mae Wang river
Hike through lush jungle to hidden waterfalls
Bamboo raft down the river with a local hill tribe guide
❤️ 100% of proceeds support rescued elephants and empower indigenous womeJ

Why guests love this experience

✔ Spend real time with rescued elephants
✔ Small groups with local Karen guides
✔ Swim with elephants in the Mae Wang River
✔ Jungle waterfall hike + bamboo rafting
✔ Your booking directly supports elephant rescue

🔥 Our most popular Chiang Mai adventure — often fully booked 2–3 days in advance.

Skip the crowds! Small groups (Only 8 people or less) – limited spots each day.

⭐ “Rated one of the most memorable experiences in Chiang Mai by our guests.”

Itinerary

This trip includes pick up in downtown Chiang Mai  Please note that pick up locations outside of Chiang Mai are possible but may have an additional charge. 

 The length and difficulty of the hike can be adjusted to fit your ability, just let us know! On average our guests prefer to hike 2-3 hours through lush jungle terrain. Along the way you will see a wide variety of animals and plants, and your guide will share their expert jungle knowledge as you  take in the epic beauty of Northern Thailand.

 Arrive at an authentic elephant jungle sanctuary! Feed all the elephants in the herd, swim and play in the river, learn how to make elephant medicine and enrichment activities for the elephants and meet a baby elephant. You will plenty of time for photos, and learning how to communicate with them.  Walk with your elephant through the jungle to forage and then cool off together by bathing them in the river!

We offer only ethical elephant tours. The elephants we love and support are trained each day through positive reinforcement, helping them learn to respond to voice commands. Managing them responsibly helps us ensure these elephants can safely receive veterinary care because they trust the humans around them

This tour offers a delicious picnic lunch in the lush Chiang Mai jungle. Enjoy a traditional meal and fresh seasonal fruits as you look out onto the babbling Mae Wang river. Please let us know beforehand if you have any dietary restrictions so we can accommodate. If you prefer to eat at the Chai Lai Cafe you can do that instead just let us know.

Hike to a secluded jungle waterfall where you can cool off by taking a dip! This is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings in the jungle.

This tour also includes visiting a beautiful Karen Hill Tribe village where guests will have the opportunity to explore the traditional Karen way of life. See traditional Karen houses, and learn  from your local Karen guide how indigenous people raise animals, plant crops, and enjoy their rural lifestyle. There are local artisans in each village, so this can also be a place to grab a one-of-a-kind souvenir from a local craftswoman. 

Glide down the lazy Mae Wang River on a traditional bamboo raft! Bamboo floats! And make for an ingenious and totally eco mode of transportation. A guide from the Lahu hill tribe community will use a bamboo paddle to steer you around the winding Mae Wang river on this handmade bamboo raft. Depending on the seasonal height of the river, rides can be from 40 min to 1 hour in duration. While most areas of the river are very shallow, life jackets are available upon request.

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