Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai- Start point
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่, 60 Mahidol Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand (Arrivals Hall)
Landmarks Chiang Mai - Day 2
Mae Taeng Mountains
Mae Taeng Mountains- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Thai cuisine at riverside cafe)
Included Activities
- Visit ethical elephant tourism camp in Mae Taeng mountains
- Meet and interact with two elephants
- Hike with elephants to river for bathing and feeding
- Make and feed elephants nutritious herbal supplements
- Learn about elephant behavior and anatomy from mahouts
- Dinner at riverside cafe with Thai cuisine
Landmarks Mae Taeng Mountains - Day 3
Doi Inthanon National Park to BEES Sanctuary
Doi Inthanon National Park to BEES Sanctuary- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at waterfall in Doi Inthanon National Park), Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through Doi Inthanon National Park
- Stop at waterfall for lunch
- Tour BEES facilities
- Learn about sanctuary history and mission from founders
Landmarks Doi Inthanon National Park Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary (BEES) - Day 4
BEES to Huay Pakoot Karen Village
BEES to Huay Pakoot Karen Village- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Thai barbecue dinner with homestay hosts and local mahouts)
Included Activities
- Volunteer at BEES to prepare elephant food and maintain facilities
- Travel to Karen hill-tribe village of Huay Pakoot
- Learn about community's history of elephant keeping
- Tour the village
- Receive blessing from Buddhist monk
- Participate in sports day with local children
- Thai barbecue dinner with homestay hosts and local mahouts
Landmarks Huay Pakoot Karen Village - Day 5
Huay Pakoot Jungle Trek
Huay Pakoot Jungle Trek- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jungle trek with mahouts to find semi-wild elephant herd
- Observe familial elephant herd in natural habitat
- Learn about spiritual bond between elephants and mahouts
Landmarks Huay Pakoot Jungle - Day 6
Huay Pakoot to Mae Chaem
Huay Pakoot to Mae Chaem- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Home-cooked meal from Thai cooking class with traditional dance performance)
Included Activities
- Hike into jungle to say goodbye to elephant herd
- Thai cooking class
- Home-cooked meal from cooking class
- Traditional dance performance by local student group
Landmarks Mae Chaem - Day 7
Doi Inthanon Mountain to Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon Mountain to Chiang Mai- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Doi Inthanon summit - Thailand's tallest mountain
- Explore mountaintop temples
- Scenic 2-hour hike through waterfalls, jungle, and terraced farmland
- Return to Chiang Mai
Optional Activities
- Relax by pool
- Get a massage
- Explore Chiang Mai Night Bazaar for Thai souvenirs
Landmarks Doi Inthanon Chiang Mai Night Bazaar - Day 8
Departure from Chiang Mai
Departure from Chiang Mai- End point
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) ท่าอากาศยานเชียงใหม่, 60 Mahidol Rd, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand (Departures)
