3 Days Jungle Trek with Ethical Elephant Sanctuary and Bamboo Rafting

Discover the natural beauty and local way of life of Chiang Mai with 3 Days Jungle Trek with Ethical Elephant Sanctuary and Bamboo Rafting by Chiangmai Trekking Center, a three-day, two-night adventure combining jungle trekking, an ethical elephant experience, a Karen community visit, local homestays, waterfall swimming, and bamboo rafting in one journey.

On the first day, start with a morning pickup from your accommodation and visit a local market to purchase supplies for the trip. Continue to a community-based ethical elephant sanctuary, where you can participate in feeding and bathing the elephants. Then, enjoy approximately 3–4 hours of trekking through beautiful natural landscapes, rice paddies, and scenic viewpoints. Enjoy a local-style lunch before continuing to a Karen village, where you will spend the night at a local homestay.

On the second day, start with breakfast accompanied by coffee or tea before heading out for approximately 4–5 hours of jungle trekking through natural trails and forest areas. Enjoy a local-style lunch and take in beautiful landscapes and mountain views along the way before staying overnight in a hill tribe village.

On the third day, enjoy breakfast with coffee or tea before starting approximately 2–3 hours of trekking through remote jungle trails with scenic views. After a local-style lunch, swim and relax at a waterfall before ending the adventure with a peaceful bamboo rafting experience. Return to your accommodation in the evening.

Itinerary

Day 1

08:00–08:30 AM Pickup from your hotel or accommodation and visit a local market to purchase supplies for the trip.

Morning Visit a community-based ethical elephant sanctuary and participate in feeding and bathing the elephants.

Approximately 3–4 Hours of Trekking Trek through beautiful natural landscapes, rice paddies, and scenic viewpoints.

Midday Enjoy a local-style lunch.

Afternoon Continue the journey to a Karen village.

Evening Stay overnight at a local homestay within the community.

Day 2

Morning Enjoy breakfast with coffee or tea.

Approximately 4–5 Hours of Trekking Explore jungle and nature trails while enjoying scenic views along the way.

Midday Enjoy a local-style lunch.

Afternoon Discover beautiful natural landscapes and mountain views.

Evening Stay overnight in a hill tribe village.

Day 3

Morning Enjoy breakfast with coffee or tea.

Approximately 2–3 Hours of Trekking Trek through remote jungle trails while enjoying beautiful natural scenery.

Midday Enjoy a local-style lunch.

Afternoon Swim and relax at a waterfall before enjoying a peaceful bamboo rafting experience surrounded by nature.

05:00–05:30 PM Estimated return to your hotel or accommodation.

Activity times, itinerary, and routes may be adjusted depending on weather, trail conditions, and circumstances on the day.

Activity Highlights

⭐️ Feed and bathe elephants at a community-based ethical elephant sanctuary.

⭐️ Enjoy approximately 9–12 hours of trekking over three days through forests, rice paddies, and natural trails.

⭐️ Discover beautiful natural landscapes, scenic viewpoints, and mountain views along the journey.

⭐️ Visit a Karen community and stay two nights at local homestays.

⭐️ Swim at a waterfall and complete the adventure with a peaceful bamboo rafting experience.

Included in the Package

✅ Round-trip transportation from your accommodation.

✅ Trekking guide.

✅ All meals throughout the trekking program.

✅ Ethical elephant sanctuary experience.

✅ Bamboo rafting experience.

✅ Two nights of local homestay accommodation.

✅ Insurance subject to the service provider’s terms and conditions.

Pickup & Drop-off Details

Round-trip transportation from your accommodation is included. When booking, please provide your hotel or accommodation name and contact details, such as a Thai phone number, LINE, WhatsApp, or WeChat.

The estimated pickup time on Day 1 is 08:00–08:30 AM and may vary slightly depending on the location of your accommodation.

The estimated return time to your hotel or accommodation on Day 3 is 05:00–05:30 PM.