Chiang Dao Elephant Camp, Rafting and Caves

This tour starts at 8.30am. You are picked up from your hotel by your guide. Drive north of Chiang Mai to Chiang Dao (approx. 1hr) to the elephant camp. At the elephant camp you will see the elephants taking their morning bath and demonstrating some of their skills. Afterwards take an elephant ride for approx. 1½ hrs to a Lisu hilltribe village. The ride takes you through some of the lovely forest scenery and along the river. After lunch take a bamboo raft trip down the river for approx. 1 hr, admire the scenery and absorb the tranquility as you float down the river.
After the rafting journey drive a bit farther north to the Chiang Dao caves. These caves are also temples, inside them you will see many Buddha images. Explore around these unique cave temples. Then drive back to Chiang Mai.
The tour ends when you are taken back to your hotel at approx. 5pm

Notes: This is a private tour; entrance fees, elephant riding and rafting, and lunch are included.

Elephant Riding at Chiang Dao Elephant Camp

 

Chiang Dao Caves entrance