3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail
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3 Best Experiences at an Amazing Price! 1. Encounter charming elephants at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, an Ethical Elephant Sanctuary boasting a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. These elephants are exceptionally well cared for. Immerse yourself in observing these adorable creatures in their natural habitat up close. 2. Visit Doi Inthanon, go to the highest point of Thailand, see beautiful King and Queen pagodas. Explore the local Hmong (a hill tribe) village. 3. Finish the tour with the Pha Dok Saew trail. Walk into the rich nature of Pha Dok Saew, and see beautiful local plants and animals. Relax at Pha Dok Siew Waterfall.
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet adorable elephants at Living Green Foundation, an Ethical Elephant Sanctuary which has a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. The elephants are taken care of very well. Strictly no riding, no use of hooks. You will get in touch with those adorable creatures.
Stop 2
Located in Chiang Mai Province, Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand, rising 2,565 meters above sea level. Doi Inthanon National Park has lots of amazing variations in its lush geography and forest. It is home to rainforest, mixed forest, and pine forest. The weather is cool throughout the year, especially in the cool season when there will be almost constant fog coverage all day and a stunning phenomenon of Mae Kha Ning or frost flower in the early morning.
Stop 3
Phra Maha Dhatu Nabha Metaneedol and Phra Maha Dhatu Nabhapol Bhumisiri Pagodas were built by the Thai Royal Airforce and Thai Citizens. The purpose of Phra Maha Dhatu Nabha Metaneedol was to build in the honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 50th birthday in 1987 and Phra Maha Dhatu Nabhapol Bhumisiri builds in the honor of Queen Sirikit 50th birthday in 1995. Both places can see the unobstructed beautiful views of Doi Inthanon After visiting the pagodas you will visit the Hmong Market where you can buy local products such as fresh fruits, flowers, etc. then you will have lunch before the trekking activity.
Stop 4
Trek along the beautiful Phak Dok Seaw trail with a local guide. See local wildlife, plants, and rice terrace along the way. Relax at Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall (The route can be changed to Kew Mae Pan or other routes depending on weather and government's announcement.)
Stop 5
Visit a hill tribe village, Ban Mae Klang Luang. Get in touch with local people. Try various kinds of coffee that growth and roasted locally.
What’s included
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- English speaking tour guide
- Insurance
Not included
- Admission fees
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour will proceed despite the bad weather as long as it is still safe to do the activities.
- What to bring • Extra clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty • Sandals • Shoes for trekking • Towel • Insect spray • Jacket (please expect colder weather than Chiang Mai city)
- When visiting the Chedis of the King and Queen, please respect the dress code. Casual attire or better is required. Flip-flops are not allowed, but sneakers, sports shoes, or other closed shoes are acceptable. Tank tops are prohibited, though T-shirts are fine. Shorts are not permitted; however, long pants or jeans are acceptable.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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