Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Come and see elephants in the most ethical way — in their natural habitat run by a non-profit foundation. 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 your days near them. Eat lunch with the elephants in the forest and take part in many community and teaching projects to help provide an alternative and make a difference with our local village.
What's included
2 nights accommodation (homestay)
National Park fees
Small group tour with local guide/driver
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
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
Mae Chaem
45m
Stop off at Mae Chaem for lunch before getting back in the truck to complete the journey to our village.
19h · Admission ticket included
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 take part in community projects
19h · 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. In the afternoon, take part in any community projects we have going that day or learn more about our village and culture.
Day 3: Day 3 - Visit the elephants and return to Chiang Mai
12m · Admission ticket included
Wake up early again to hike in the forest and find our elephants, possibly a different herd from the day before. Spend all morning and afternoon observing and learning about them and their natural behaviors. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
In the car park
End point
In the car park
Pickup details
Pick-up from our meeting point at Top North Hotel, we will let you know if we can pick-up at your hotel.
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.
