Chiang Mai & Elephant Conservation 3D/2N

Chiang Mai Accommodation Check-InToday, your tour begins as you check in to your accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to get to know Thailand’s second-largest city, Chiang Mai, and its surroundings. Overnight in Chiang Mai.Today, your tour begins as you check in to your accommodation. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to get to know Thailand’s second-largest city, Chiang Mai, and its surroundings.

Chang Chill Elephant Observation (B,L)Drive an hour and a half from Chiang Mai to Chang Chill to spend an enlightening day at an ethical elephant camp. This sanctuary that has spent the last few years working with World Animal Protection and leading travel companies to transform into a truly elephant-friendly venue. After an introduction of the sanctuary, follow the guide on a path through the forest to watch the elephants from a safe distance. For ethical reasons, the guides will explain that visitors here aren’t allowed to interact with the elephants, instead observing them in their natural habitats, grazing and socialising without human disruptions. Listen to a "live lecture" along the way to learn some new facts about the needs, behaviours, and conservation of Asian Elephants. Afterwards, stop at a rest station to enjoy some traditional Thai refreshments, and get the chance to see below the rest station, a mud pit where the elephants bathe and play during hot days. Move on to the riverside sala to learn about elephant enrichment and assist staff with filling feeding tubes up with yummy healthy treats and supplements like bananas, corn and grass. After preparing food for the elephants, dig into a human lunch of Thai vegetarian food on the elephant observation deck, and enjoy the view from here of the elephants eating their own meals! After lunch, visit the Karen Cultural Centre to learn abouth the history and culture of the Karen community, and finish the epic day with a recap of elephant conservation and an illuminating brainstorm session about how to continue the mission outside of Thailand.Drive an hour and a half from Chiang Mai to Chang Chill to spend an enlightening day at an ethical elephant camp. After an introduction of the sanctuary, follow the guide on a path through the forest to watch the elephants from a safe distance. Enjoy the view from here of the elephants eating their own meals! Visit the Karen Cultural Centre to learn abouth the history and culture of the Karen community.

Chiang Mai City Tour (B)Today, you will have the chance to get to know Chiang Mai on a day trip around the city. Your day will begin with a scenic songthaew (traditional public bus) along Suthep Road with a stop at the Kad Ton Payom flea market, famous for its mouth-watering cuisine characteristic of northern Thailand. We will enjoy a delicious traditional Chiang Mai-style breakfast and have the opportunity to earn our merit with local monks by offering them alms. Our trip will then continue on to the 600-year-old Wat U-Mong temple, known for its peaceful atmosphere, mysterious underground tunnel and large painted pagoda. Walk around the grounds to contemplate life and learn a little bit about Buddhism. Our next stop will be Wat Suan Dok temple, where we can take a peek in to the lives of modern monks and possibly learn a little bit about basic meditation techniques. End the day by making an offering to the Sangkha and then return to Chiang Mai where you will be dropped off at your accommodation. Your trip will come to an end upon arrival. We wish you a safe journey for your onward travels.Today, you will have the chance to get to know Chiang Mai on a day trip around the city. Then return to your accommodation where your trip will come to an end upon arrival.