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Half Day Tour Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary

Overview: Enjoy a Half-Day Tour at Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary; 🐘 Elephant Care
A special day spent connecting with elephants in Doi Inthanon.
Put on traditional Karen clothing, feed the elephants, and enjoy mud and river bathing experiences.

🐘 Elephant Care & Bamboo Rafting & Trekking
A nature-filled day near Doi Inthanon.
Enjoy an immersive healing and adventure tour featuring elephant encounters, waterfall trekking and swimming, and bamboo rafting.

🐘 Elephant Care & Waterfall Tour
A comprehensive experience of Doi Inthanon National Park, home to Thailand’s highest peak.
Experience elephant care, waterfalls and jungle, a Karen village, and the King and Queen Pagodas all in one day.

Schedule

07:00 Hotel Pick-up

07:30 Travel to the elephant sanctuary near Doi Inthanon National Park

09:00 Activities: - Meet the local Karen Hill Tribe and change into traditional clothing
- Feed the elephants
- Interact with the elephants and enjoy a water play and bathing experience
- Enjoy a local home-style buffet meal

13:00 Return to the hotel: Except for the Pick-up, the timing and itinerary may change depending on the tour’s operational circumstances on the day.

07:30 Hotel Pick-up

08:00 Travel to an elephant sanctuary near Doi Inthanon National Park

09:30 Activity: - Greet the local Karen Hill Tribe and change into traditional clothing
- Interact with elephants
- Enjoy a local home-style buffet meal
- Jungle trekking and swimming at a waterfall
- Bamboo rafting experience

13:30 Return to the hotel: Except for Pick-up, the timing and itinerary may change depending on the day’s tour arrangements.

07:00 Hotel Pick-up

07:30 Transportation & Activities: - Wachirathan Waterfall → Visit to a Karen village
- Pha Dok Siew Waterfall trekking (approximately 1.5 hours)
- Local lunch
- Doi Inthanon summit + Inthanon King Shrine
- King and Queen Pagodas and gardens

13:30 Return to the hotel: Except for the Pick-up, the schedule and timings may change depending on the day’s tour conditions.

What's Included / Not Included

What’s included

Round-trip Pick-up
Lunch
Doi Inthanon National Park & Pagoda Admission Ticket
Insurance

What’s not included

Personal expenses and gratuities

Child policy: Children aged 5 to 8 are charged the child rate.

Please ensure that children and teenagers remain under parental supervision at all times.

Additional Information & Notes: 🚐 Pick-up Information; Hotel Pick-up is included.
Depending on the previous group’s schedule, pick-up may be delayed by approximately 15–20 minutes.; Please check your voucher for the exact time and cost.; ⚠️ Pick-up Information; To ensure a smooth Pick-up, please wait in the hotel lobby at the designated time.

If the hotel has multiple lobbies, please wait in the main lobby. For villas, pool villas, and condominium complexes, please meet at the main entrance or security office.

If you are running late, please contact us in advance. However, the vehicle cannot wait due to other Join(shared tour) guests.

Late arrivals will be treated as a No-Show and are not eligible for changes, cancellations, or refunds. Please arrive early and be on time.; 📝 For Pick-up requests from areas outside the city,; Free Pick-up is available from hotels in the city center. Additional Pick-up fees may apply for hotels in outlying areas, and Pick-up may not be available in some locations.

Please provide the exact name and address of your accommodation in the special requests field. We will check with the tour operator and let you know whether Pick-up is available and whether any additional fees apply.; ❗ Important Information; We are not responsible for injuries caused by your own negligence.; We recommend leaving your valuables at the hotel.

Please take extra care of your valuables, cash, and personal safety. Please note that we cannot be held responsible for lost valuables under any circumstances.; 🌧️Weather Information; The tour will proceed even in light rain.
If you choose not to join the tour at your own discretion, a refund cannot be provided.; 🎒 What to Bring; Sunscreen, a change of clothes, a hat, sunglasses, a waterproof pouch, a small amount of emergency cash, and your passport (required for national park admission; a copy or photo is also accepted); We recommend wearing your swimsuit under your clothes and bringing a towel and a change of clothes.; 🔸 Additional Information; The timing and itinerary may change depending on circumstances on the day of the tour.; If you do not follow the staff’s instructions or guidance, the tour may be terminated without a refund.; Please inform a staff member in advance if you have any mobility concerns, feel tired, or are unable to complete the tour.; 💡 Important Information When Booking