Man interacting with elephants at Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary.
Elephants playing in mud at Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand.
Elephants interacting with visitors in a river at Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary.
Three people bamboo rafting on a river surrounded by lush greenery.
Waterfall surrounded by lush greenery in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
People bamboo rafting on a river surrounded by lush greenery.
Woman on bamboo raft in lush tropical river setting.

Chiang Mai: Pon Elephant Sanctuary Full-Day Guided Tour with Waterfall Experience

Chiang Mai
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Duration: Varies (7 hours to 9 hours)

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Transfers included
Transfers included
Meals included

Traditional Thai lunch

Guided tour

Expert local tour guide

Hotel pickup

Convenient pick-up at your location

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Spend a day in Chiang Mai with a fully planned experience, including convenient round-trip hotel transfers in an AC vehicle from the city center.

An expert English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the day, along with inclusions such as lunch, drinking water, and food to feed the elephants.

Interact with the elephants in an ethical setting as you feed them, learn about their care, and spend meaningful time with these gentle giants.

Take a scenic walk to a beautiful waterfall, where you can relax and enjoy the refreshing natural surroundings.

Choose to add a visit to Long Neck Village or go for bamboo rafting for an exciting ride down the river on a traditional raft.

Entry to Elephant Sanctuary

Walk to Mae Wang waterfall

Round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai City Centre

English-speaking guide

Elephant feeding experience

Food for elephants

Lunch

Walk to Buatong Sticky waterfall (as per option selected)

Visit to Long Neck village (as per the option selected)

Bamboo rafting (as per option selected)

Drinking water

Personal experiences

Three people bamboo rafting on a river surrounded by lush greenery.

Three people bamboo rafting on a river surrounded by lush greenery.

What to bring

  • Keep your passport or a valid photo ID handy for smooth entry.

What’s not allowed

  • For safety reasons, drones, fireworks, alcohol, and drugs are prohibited during this tour.

Accessibility

  • This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-friendly.

  • This tour is also unsuitable for pregnant travelers, seniors over 70, and anyone with mobility concerns, heart issues, or those recovering from recent surgery.

  • Please note: This is an ethical, no-riding elephant sanctuary where all elephants are lovingly cared for by a team of experts, ensuring regular health checks, nutritious diets, and freedom to roam in a safe, natural environment.

Waterfall surrounded by lush greenery in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Waterfall surrounded by lush greenery in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

People bamboo rafting on a river surrounded by lush greenery.

People bamboo rafting on a river surrounded by lush greenery.

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