Experience Elephant Riding & Bamboo Rafting

Start from THB 1,380

The elephant shows themselves are refreshingly un-circus like. The emphasis is placed on the skills that elephants have traditionally been taught to aid with the logging of trees. (thankfully large scale illegal logging is no longer an issue in Thailand, although neighboring countries still suffer). The strength of the elephant / mahout relationship is also highlighted.

Enjoyable bamboo rafting. White water rafting it is not, but it is a relaxing float down a beautiful river, with a few faster flowing sections adding some spice.

Includes:

- Air conditioned vehicle with English-speaking guide.
- Elephant ride & bamboo rafting.
- Admission fee as mentioned on this program.
- Lunch.
- Transfers from/to hotel.

Excludes:

- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, insurance etc.
- Other service not mentioned on this program.

	Packed with sights
	Outdoor picnic lunch
	Beneficial for elephants

Daily:
08:30-17:00

A pleasant scenic trip to the north of Chiangmai. Amidst lush tropical jungle beside a meandering river, watch elephants take their daily bath. (OK guys, blow your trumpet and clean those nostrils). A show of how these magnificent animals are used in the timber industry.…pushing, dragging and rolling logs in unison at the command of their mahouts. And here comes the best part…"ride 'em cowboy" time. It's now time for an exciting 1 hour elephant ride over the hills and into the lush jungle. You've got to "swing with the sway" as you rumble and thrash along…and hang on tight folks. (Elephants are very sure-footed animals). Then experience a 15 minutes ox-cart ride back to the camp. (This form of transportation is probably similar to what your ancestors traveled in, in the Middle Ages). A picnic lunch is provided under the cool jungle shade. After lunch, enjoy a 1 hour "Huckleberry Finn" bamboo rafting trip on the placid Mae Taeng river. Glide along in a summer dream. Visit an Orchid Nursery Farm filled with exotic orchid blooms. A superb butterfly collection is also available for your perusal at a Butterfly Farm. Return to Chiangmai.

07/11/07 - 31/10/08

Elephant Riding & Bamboo Rafting (Mae Teang)

Rates per person in Thai Baht

Joining Tour Price	Private Groups Price
1,380	1 Pax	2-3 Pax	4-8 Pax	9-14 Pax	15-19 Pax	20-24 Pax	25-29 Pax	30-35 Pax
1,380	3,880	2,380	1,880	1,820	1,630	1,590	1,470	1,440