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Full Day Elephant, Bamboo Rafting & Waterfall Experience
Spend the day rafting down the river on a bamboo raft, cooling off at a waterfall, trekking through the forest and getting hands-on with elephants — feeding, mud spa and bathing included.
Full Day
Easy–Moderate Difficulty
Starts in Chiang Mai
10 people per group
Waterfall Break Included Free
Cool off with a refreshing dip at the waterfall between rafting and trekking — no extra cost.
Itinerary
Full day · Pickup between 8:00 – 8:30 am, return between 4:30 – 5:00 pm.
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8:00 – 8:30 AM
Hotel Pick-up & Local Market
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City
- Visit a local market where you can pick up some coffee
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Morning
Bamboo Rafting
- Bamboo rafting on the river for about 1 hour
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Late Morning
Waterfall & Trekking
- Visit a waterfall for about 30 minutes
- Trek for about 30 minutes on the way to visit the elephants
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Midday
Arrive at the Elephant Camp & Lunch
- Enjoy a buffet lunch with fruits and water
- Make vitamin balls for the elephants
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Afternoon
Elephant Experience
- Help our staff feed the elephants — bananas, sugar cane, grasses and more
- Mud spa and bathing with your elephant
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4:30 – 5:00 PM
Farewell & Return to Hotel
- Say farewell to the elephants and your new friends
- Return to your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City
What's Included
Round-trip Transfer
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Chiang Mai City
Bamboo Rafting
About 1 hour rafting down the river
Buffet Lunch
Lunch with fresh fruit and drinking water
Waterfall & Trekking Free
Waterfall visit and a scenic trek on the way to the elephants — included at no extra cost
Elephant Feed
Bananas, sugar cane, grasses and vitamin balls you help make
Mud Spa & Bathing
Mud spa and bathing time with your elephant
Small Group
Maximum 10 people per group for a personal experience
What to Bring
- Small towel
- Sandals
- Suncream
- Swimming suit
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