Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Come and see elephants in the most ethical way - in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in hill-tribe culture by staying and cooking in a traditional hill-tribe homestay and learning the basic skills that have been passed down through their generation such as basket weaving and bamboo cup making. Hike through the jungle to find the elephants and spend the day with them. Eat lunch with our elephants in the forest and then return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
What's included
National Park fees
Small group tour with local guide/driver
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Thana hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight accommodation (home stay)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Personal expenses
What to expect
Day 1: Day 1 - travelling to the village and getting settled into your homestay and project
Tha Phae Gateve
Pass by
Get picked up at our meeting point and drive through the beautiful Doi Inthanon national park, Thailands tallest mountain, to reach our village and sanctuary
45m
Stop off at Mae Chaem for lunch before getting back in the truck to complete the journey to our village.
19h
Reach our village and meet your homestay family, our friendly staff and the other volunteers, immerse yourself in hill tribe culture by cooking with your homestay and learning how to basket weave from one of the elders in the village.
Day 2: Day 2 - Visit the elephants and then head back to Chiang Mai
6h · Admission ticket included
Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend all morning and afternoon observing and learning about them and their natural behaviors. Have lunch in the forest with the elephants and return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In the carpark
End point
In the carpark
Pickup details
Pick-up is at Top North Hotel, unless stated otherwise.
Additional information
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Dress code: modest clothes covering knees and shoulders must be worn during the stay
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A moderate amount of hiking is involved
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
