9 Bamboo Rafting in Chiang Mai That Repay The Whole Day

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Spend nine hours outside Chiang Mai with rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand. Feed bananas, walk through the forest, bathe in river pools, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, eat a Thai lunch, and raft down the Mae Wang River. English-speaking guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Mimi lead the day.

“This tour made our holiday! Mel was so informative, full of energy and had us laughing at every activity. We were really pleased to see how happy all the elephants were and the experience was well balanced between for seeing and interacting with the animals whilst respecting them at the same time. Would recommend to anyone who comes to Chiang Mai!”

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2.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58Top rated

Spend about eight hours visiting Chiang Mai’s climbable Bua Tong Waterfall, an elephant sanctuary in Mae Tang Valley, and a bamboo rafting camp. Guides such as Paul, Fluke, and Mr. Poppy lead the day, which includes lunch, entrance fees, transport from Three Kings Monument, and time for feeding or observing elephants under the sanctuary’s no-riding policy.

“We had a great time in the elephant sanctuary with preparing food for them and feeding them and then giving them bath in the river. Our guide Fluke was really knowledgeable and cheerful. We also had an exciting time at the sticky waterfall which was adventurous and must do activity. Then the bamboo boat ride was also good. Just one advice don’t buy beers for the captain of the boats which shopkeepers will insist you to do that. I think there are much better elephant sanctuaries out there so you can explore more options, I deducted 1 star just because of that.”

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4.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 245 reviews · 10 hours · from $54

Spend 9 to 10 hours with Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, about 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai. Feed and walk with rescued elephants, learn their stories from an English-speaking guide, cook vegetarian Pad Thai, and raft the Wang River. Guides such as Mark, Rainbow, Jon, and Tuctuc have been praised for their care and humor.

“It was amazing experiences. Grest atmosphere and peoples around. The workshop also was really great and tasty! ✨😍”

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5.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $61

This 8 to 9 hour trip from Chiang Mai pairs observation at Joy Elephant Sanctuary with lunch, a waterfall stop, and bamboo rafting on the Wang River. You will help prepare elephant food, watch four rescued female elephants roam, make a Thai souvenir, and ride in an air-conditioned vehicle. Jade and the sanctuary team guide the visit.

“The activity is well organized and informative. It allowed interaction with the elephants in a respectful manner to their environment. Because you go to a location that is not easily accessible, be prepared for some off road transport and walRead more”

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6.Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $32Best value

Leave central Chiang Mai by air-conditioned vehicle for a quiet Mae Wang waterfall, where you can swim, enjoy tea and snacks, and perhaps walk behind the falls. Then raft the Wang River for 45 minutes before lunch at a local restaurant. Guides may include M, May, Pik, Em, Pai, or Win. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, and lunch are included.

“Very good tour. Pik our tour guide made sure we were well looked after. The waterfall, rafting and lunch was great. Very helpful having the hotel pick up as well.”

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7.Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $77

Travel from Chiang Mai to a Karen Hill Tribe-run elephant sanctuary near Doi Inthanon. Feed rescued elephants, walk through the jungle, and bathe with them before visiting Mae Saphok Waterfall for vegetarian Thai food and a bamboo raft ride. Pickup, transport, admission, and lunch are included.

“Great experience seeing elephants in natural habitat. Looked well looked after and cared for. Waterfall was amazing due to previous rain and bamboo rafting was relaxing”

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8.Chiang Mai Adventure ATV Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $64

Spend about six and a half hours in Mae Wang with an ATV ride, waterfall swim, tea and snacks, bamboo rafting, and lunch. A trained instructor leads the ATV section, and guide Pik is part of the friendly local team. Bring spare clothes, sandals, sunblock, and insect spray.

“Fun day good group xthanks Pik great staff really enkoyed the experience linch on arrival all good saw elephants too x👍”

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9.Jungle Trek, Elephants care & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $58

Spend a full day in Mae Wang and Mae Win with an English-speaking guide, hotel transfers, a local market stop, bamboo rafting, jungle hiking, a waterfall swim, lunch, rice fields, and a Karen village visit. The title mentions elephant care, but the detailed schedule does not clearly include an elephant activity, so confirm this before booking.

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