Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comElephant Trek, Rafting and Hilltribe Village Tour from Chiang Mai
based on 8 reviews
Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand
Product code: 3685CNX20C
Approximately 60 Kilometers north of Chiang Mai, situated on the banks of the Ping River is Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. In an unspoiled setting, marvel at these colossal beasts of burden performing amazing feats of strength and skill, at the command of their "mahouts".
Then follow an exhilarating elephant trek through the neighboring jungle, past bamboo trees and hanging creepers, upwards towards a remote Lisu hilltribe village. The Lisu hilltribe people originated in Tibet and their villages are usually located in the mountains around 1000 metres. Local lunch is provided.
Then comes the time for your relaxing bamboo raft trip along the Ping River. After visit some unspoiled hilltribe villages in Chiang Dao, such as, Karen, and Palaung Hilltribe Villages. If time permits, you may visit some other nearby hilltribe villages like, Akha, Lahu, and Lisu. On return to Chiang Mai, the journey continues by road to an Orchid Farm at Mae Sa.
- Enjoy an exhilarating Elephant trek through Thailand's jungle
- Relax upon the Ping River as you float along on a bamboo raft
- Lisu Hilltribe - originating from Tibet, this ancient culture reside high in the mountain ranges away from civilization
- Lunch is included
- Friendly and informative guide
- Includes hotel pickup and drop off
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Elephant Trek, Rafting and Hilltribe Village Tour from Chiang Mai
- Daily
- 8:30am
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.) Return details:- Returns to original departure point
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
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Painting elephant was fantastic and elephant show very good. The elephant ride was an experience. Read more ›
Anonymous, United Kingdom, December 2008
What an awesome excursion to have! We had an absolute fantastic day trip. The elephant trekking was ... Read more ›
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