Chiang Mai Elephant Trip with Cooking Class and Bamboo Rafting

5.0 (3 reviews) Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, English
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Spend a day of ethical elephant care and serene bamboo rafting at Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary. As a true sanctuary, visitors do not touch, bathe, or feed the elephants directly—you observe them respectfully in their natural environment.

Help prepare food for the elephants, join a hands-on vitamin ball workshop, and learn to cook authentic Pad Thai in a local cooking class. After your time at the sanctuary, enjoy a relaxing bamboo raft ride along the Mae Wang River, surrounded by beautiful jungle scenery.

This full-day experience focuses on wildlife respect and local culture, perfect for animal lovers and travelers seeking meaningful experiences.

Highlights:
- Observe elephants in a true ethical sanctuary setting
- No touching, no bathing, and no direct feeding of elephants
- Participate in a Pad Thai cooking class and enjoy your meal
- Relax on a bamboo raft along the scenic Mae Wang River
- Includes transportation, meals, and an English-speaking guide

What's included

  • Drinking water
  • Cooking workshop materials and ingredients
  • Material for elephant food and vitamins
  • Certified English-speaking tour guide
  • Insurance
  • All necessary materials and equipment are provided to ensure a safe & ethical elephant observation.
  • Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle (in Chiang Mai city areas)
  • Your freshly cooked Pad Thai creation
  • Gratuity (not mandatory)

What to expect

  1. Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Observe elephants as they roam freely in their natural habitat—no riding, no bathing, just respectful, ethical care. At Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary, you'll prepare their food, craft herbal vitamin balls, and help plant for their future.

    Then, join a hands-on cooking class to make authentic Pad Thai and enjoy your creation before bidding farewell to the elephants.
  2. Mae Wang Waterfall
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit the beautiful Mae Wang Waterfall, a serene escape surrounded by lush jungle and mountain scenery. Cool off beneath the cascading water or take a dip in the shallow stream at its base. The area is perfect for relaxing—sit on smooth rocks, listen to the soothing sound of flowing water, and take in the natural beauty around you. With birds calling overhead and greenery all around, it’s an ideal moment to unwind and reconnect with nature before continuing your adventure.
  3. Mae Wang National Park
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Bamboo Rafting – Float gently along the Mae Wang River in the heart of Mae Wang National Park, a region known for its lush forests and mountain scenery. Surrounded by greenery and birdsong, you’ll drift past bamboo groves and quiet jungle banks, with the chance to spot elephants drinking at the river’s edge. This peaceful ride offers a unique perspective of Northern Thailand’s natural beauty and a relaxing end to your adventure-filled day.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location.

Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available.

If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link.

If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
  • What to bring • Extra clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty • Towel • Insect spray • Jacket (please expect colder weather than Chiang Mai city)
  • As a true sanctuary, visitors do not touch, bathe, or feed the elephants directly—you observe them respectfully in their natural environment.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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