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Full Day Doi Inthanon National Park and Elephant Experience
Explore Thailand's highest peak, the twin royal pagodas and Wachirathan Waterfall at Doi Inthanon National Park, then spend the afternoon feeding, bathing and playing with elephants at Chiangmai Elephant Home.
Full Day
Easy Difficulty
Starts in Chiang Mai
English-speaking guide
Itinerary
Full day · Pickup between 7:00 – 7:30 am, return between 5:30 – 6:00 pm. There's no formal schedule once you're with the elephants, so times below are approximate.
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7:00 – 7:30 AM
Hotel Pick-up
- Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City
- Drive approx. 2 hours to Doi Inthanon National Park, with a quick stop at a local market for coffee and snacks
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Morning
Doi Inthanon National Park
- Explore Wachirathan Waterfall
- Visit the highest peak in Thailand
- Explore the twin pagodas built in honor of the King (Rama 9) and Queen of Thailand
- Visit a hill tribe market
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Midday
Arrive at Chiangmai Elephant Home & Lunch
- Change into a uniform provided for camp activities
- Enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit, with drinking water provided
- Your guide explains the afternoon's activities and shares elephant history and behavior
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Afternoon
Elephant Experience
- Learn to make the elephants' vitamin balls and tamarind treats
- Feed the elephants with a basket of vitamin balls, bananas, sugar cane and grasses
- Observe, interact and play with the elephants in their natural home, with plenty of photo opportunities
- Take a mud spa with the elephants (wear your swimming suit)
- Walk down to the river to bathe and brush the elephants
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5:30 – 6:00 PM
Farewell & Return to Hotel
- Say farewell to the elephants and your new friends at Chiangmai Elephant Home
- Return to your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City
What's Included
Round-trip Transfer
Free pick-up and drop-off within 5 km of our Old City office; a surcharge applies further
out
Insurance
Accident protection for all participants
Buffet Lunch
Traditional Thai food and fresh fruit at the elephant camp
T.A.T. Licensed Guide
Qualified English-speaking guide throughout the day
National Park Entrance Fee
Doi Inthanon National Park admission included
Drinking Water
Bottled water provided throughout the day
Camp Uniform
Uniform provided for elephant camp activities
Elephant Feed
Food for feeding the elephants — vitamin balls, bananas, sugar cane and grasses
Small Group
Kept small for a more personal experience with the elephants
Please note: there's no formal schedule with the elephants — you can spend as much time with them as possible.
What to Bring
- Insect repellent & sunscreen
- Bathing suit & a towel
- Hat & hiking shoes
- Clothes for changing
- Camera (optional)
Pick-up & Transport
- Collection times may vary slightly depending on your pick-up location
- Vehicles are typically single- or dual-cab 4x4s with bench seats in the back, covered by an open canopy
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