One Full Day Elephant Care and Inthanon National Park Activity – Private Activity
฿ 11,500 for 2 person
A full-day private activity combining half-day elephant care (feeding, hiking, mud spa and bathing) with an afternoon at Doi Inthanon National Park, including the Kew Mae Pan nature trail, waterfalls and pagodas.
Full Day Activity
A long day, approx. 11 hours (07:15 - 18:30)
Exclusive Private Activity
Private minivan for your group only, up to 9 guests, a unique and luxury-style day combining elephants and mountain hiking.
Transportation
Private Minivan
Lunch Included
Local lunch (fried rice with vegetables) at the elephant home, plus one bottle of water per person.
Private Driver
A private driver for the full day, with a local guide joining the Kew Mae Pan hike at the national park.
Admission Fees
Admission fees at Doi Inthanon National Park and all places mentioned above are included.
Highlight
Half-Day Elephant Care Experience
A unique, hands-on morning feeding, hiking with, and bathing elephants at their home.
Hike Kew Mae Pan on Thailand's Summit
A scenic 1.5-2 hour nature trail hike at Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest point.
Doi Inthanon National Park
Explore waterfalls, scenic viewpoints and Thailand's highest mountain.
Itinerary
07:15
Approx. 1 hour 35 minutes
Hotel Pick-Up
Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai city center, heading to the south of the city.
08:50
Approx. 10 minutes
Transfer to Pickup Truck
Change from our van to a local pickup truck for the short ride to the elephant home.
09:00
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Elephant Feeding & Hike
Join the morning program: get a brief introduction, feed and get to know the elephants, then follow them on a short hike up the mountain.
10:30
Approx. 45 minutes
Mud Spa & Elephant Bathing
Join the elephants for a mud spa and help bathe them in the river.
11:15
Approx. 45 minutes
Lunch at the Elephant Home
Enjoy a local lunch (fried rice with vegetables) at the elephant home.
12:00
Approx. 1 hour
Depart for Doi Inthanon National Park
Leave the elephant home and continue on to Doi Inthanon National Park, the summit of Thailand.
13:00
Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail
Arrive at the top of the mountain and join a Karen tribe guide hiking the Kew Mae Pan trail (approx. 1.5-2 hours).
15:30
Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes
Pagodas, Waterfall & Karen Village
Visit two pagodas, a waterfall, and a Karen village, time permitting.
17:00
Varies by hotel location
Depart the Park / Drop-Off
Leave the national park and head back to your hotel, arriving by approximately 18:30.
What included ?
- Private van transportation
- Local pickup truck transfer to the elephant home
- Elephant home activities (feeding, hiking, mud spa, bathing)
- Local lunch at the elephant home
- Admission fees at all places mentioned above
- One bottle of drinking water per person
What not included ?
- Personal expenses
- Gratuity (optional)
- Spare clothing for the elephant mud spa / bathing (please bring your own)
- Other drinks besides the one bottle of water provided
Q & A
1. What does the ฿11,500 base price cover?
The base price covers 2 adults with a private van, local pickup-truck transfer, all elephant home activities, lunch, and admission fees. Additional adults are 3,000 THB each and children under 10 are 2,200 THB each.
2. What happens during the elephant program?
You will get a brief introduction, feed the elephants, hike with them for about 30 minutes, then join a mud spa and help bathe them in the river before lunch.
3. Can we swim at the waterfall?
No, swimming is not permitted at the waterfall on this activity.
4. What if the Kew Mae Pan trail is closed?
Kew Mae Pan usually operates from 1 November to 30 March, but can close without notice. If it is closed, we will hike at Pha Dok Siew instead.
5. How physically demanding is this day?
This is a long day that requires more energy than a typical city activity, combining a morning of elephant activities with an afternoon hike at Doi Inthanon. Please come well rested.
What to bring/wear ?
- Sandals are recommended, especially for the elephant visit
- Hiking or tennis shoes are good for the national park; sandals or flip-flops in rainy season, just in case
- Spare underwear to change after the elephant activity, or a swimsuit for the mud and bath activity
- A towel
- Shorts or a skirt that covers the knees, to visit the two pagodas
- Any kind of shirt/T-shirt (not sleeveless)
- A rain jacket, in case of rain
- Bug spray, sun cream, and a hat
Special Notes
- This is a long, full day that requires more energy than a typical city activity, and swimming is not permitted at the waterfall.
- One set of Khantok-style lunch service is shared, and the elephant hike takes about 30 minutes each way.
- The Kew Mae Pan trail normally operates 1 November – 30 March and may close without notice; if closed, the activity hikes at Pha Dok Siew instead.
- Shorts or a skirt covering the knees is required to enter the two pagodas. This activity’s duration is approximate and depends on trail and weather conditions.
- Gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.
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