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Recorra senderos de selva, navegue en balsa por el río Mae Wang y pase la noche en un pueblo de tribu montañesa Karen antes de un encuentro ético con elefantes en esta aventura de 2 días en Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai: trekking de 2 días en la selva con granja de elefantes y paseo en balsa: Datos clave
| Price | From $124 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 2 available options
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off (within Pickup Area)
Meeting Point (Hotel Outside Pickup Area)
Descripción completa
Cambie las calles de la ciudad de Chiang Mai por dos días en lo profundo del campo del norte de Tailandia, donde senderos de selva, ríos torrentosos y la hospitalidad de las tribus montañesas son protagonistas. La aventura comienza con un paseo por un mercado local para probar la vida tailandesa cotidiana, antes de subir a bordo de una balsa de bambú para un suave flotar por el río Mae Wang, con el bosque cerrándose en ambas orillas. De ahí, el sendero sube a través de arrozales y bosque mixto hasta una cascada escondida, donde un almuerzo tipo picnic casero y un refrescante baño son la recompensa perfecta por el esfuerzo.
El verdadero corazón de este viaje es la pernoctación. Después de otro trekking a través de bosque de bambú y siempreverde, llegará a un pueblo de la tribu de las colinas Karen enclavado en las colinas, donde las familias locales comparten sus costumbres, cocinan una cena casera y se reúnen con usted alrededor de una fogata bajo un cielo lleno de estrellas. Es una oportunidad rara de desconectar y ver la vida rural tailandesa de cerca, mucho más allá del alcance de las rutas turísticas habituales.
El segundo día comienza con el desayuno en el pueblo antes de que un último trekking lo lleve a un santuario ético de elefantes, hogar de elefantes rescatados que viven libres de montar o actuar. Aquí puede alimentar, bañar y simplemente pasar tiempo sin prisas con estos gentiles gigantes en un entorno construido en torno a su bienestar en lugar del entretenimiento. El viaje termina con un tranquilo trayecto de regreso a Chiang Mai a última hora de la tarde, dejándolo con dos días de auténtica inmersión en la selva, cálida hospitalidad de tribus montañesas y una conexión significativa con los elefantes hecha de la manera correcta.
Itinerario
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel pickup and transfer to local market
Day 1. Pickup by van or songthaew from your hotel or the Baan Meesuk meeting point, followed by a short ride to a local market to browse stalls of fresh produce and regional delicacies with your guide.
Bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River
Board a bamboo raft for a calm, scenic float down the Mae Wang River. Long sleeves and pants are recommended for sun and mosquito protection.
Jungle hike to a hidden waterfall
Trek through mixed forest and paddy fields to a tucked-away jungle waterfall.
Picnic lunch and swim at the waterfall
Enjoy a picnic lunch by the waterfall with time to cool off and swim.
Trek to Karen Hill Tribe Village
Continue uphill through bamboo and evergreen forest toward the Karen Hill Tribe Village.
Village welcome, dinner, and campfire
Arrive at the Karen Hill Tribe Village, learn about local traditions, share a home-cooked dinner made by villagers, and gather around the campfire before an overnight stay in the village.
Breakfast at the hill tribe village
Day 2. Start the morning with breakfast in the Karen Hill Tribe Village before setting off.
Trek to the ethical elephant sanctuary
Trek onward to an ethical elephant sanctuary, home to rescued elephants, where you can feed, bathe, and learn about them in a safe, no-riding environment.
Drive back to Chiang Mai
Transfer back to Chiang Mai, arriving at approximately 4:30pm.
Itinerario detallado
Day 1 begins with an early pickup from your hotel, or from the Baan Meesuk meeting point if you're staying outside the pickup zone, for a short ride to a local market. Here you'll wander the stalls with your guide, taking in fresh vegetables, tropical fruit, and regional delicacies before heading out toward the river. At the Mae Wang River, you'll climb aboard a bamboo raft for a peaceful 40-minute float, the jungle rising up on either side as you drift downstream. Long sleeves and pants are worth packing, both for sun cover and the occasional mosquito.
From the river, the day shifts into trekking mode. A roughly two-hour hike through mixed forest and open paddy fields leads to a hidden waterfall, where the reward for the walk is a home-style picnic lunch and a refreshing swim in the pool below. Suitably recharged, the group continues uphill for another two hours, this time through denser bamboo and evergreen forest, climbing toward a Karen Hill Tribe Village. Arriving in the late afternoon, you'll be welcomed into the community, learn about Karen traditions and daily life, and sit down to a dinner prepared by the villagers themselves. As night falls, the group gathers around a campfire for stories, music, and conversation under a sky far removed from city light pollution, before settling in for an overnight stay in the village.
Day 2 opens gently with breakfast in the village, giving you a last look at hill tribe life before the trek continues. From the village, a two-hour hike through the surrounding countryside leads to an ethical elephant sanctuary, home to elephants rescued from harsher working conditions. Here, riding and performances are off the table; instead, you'll spend time feeding and bathing the elephants alongside your guide, who explains their individual stories and the sanctuary's approach to their care. It's an unhurried, respectful way to meet these animals up close. With the morning's activities complete, the group boards transport for the roughly one-hour drive back to Chiang Mai, arriving in the city at approximately 4:30pm, tired, a little muddy, and full of stories from two days spent well off the beaten path.
Incluye
- Recogida y regreso al hotel (dentro del área de recogida) u opción de punto de encuentro en Baan Meesuk
- Guía de habla inglesa durante todo el recorrido
- Almuerzo el día 1 (picnic en la cascada)
- Cena el día 1 (pueblo de la tribu montañesa Karen)
- Desayuno el día 2 (pueblo de la tribu montañesa Karen)
- Alojamiento de una noche en el pueblo de la tribu montañesa Karen
- Rafting en bambú en el río Mae Wang
- Visita a un santuario ético de elefantes
- Todas las tarifas de parque, pueblo y conservación
No incluye
- Propinas para el guía y los anfitriones del pueblo
- Gastos personales
- Seguro de viaje
- Bebidas alcohólicas
Información importante
Punto de encuentro
Hotel pickup within eligible zone, or Baan Meesuk meeting point if outside pickup area (confirmed after booking)
Clima
This runs outdoors, so the operator can call it off for rain, wind or sea conditions, and that decision is usually made on the day. If they cancel, you choose: another date, or your money back in full. We do not keep a booking fee on a tour that did not run.
Antes de ir
- Cancelación gratuita hasta 24 horas antes del inicio de la actividad
Sobre esta actividad
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Opiniones de viajeros
Absolutely incredible two days. The bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River was so much fun, and the waterfall hike afterward was stunning — we swam and had a picnic right by the falls. Sleeping in the Karen village was humbling; the campfire dinner with the local family is a memory I'll keep forever.
Our guide Somchai was fantastic — knowledgeable, funny, and made sure everyone felt safe on the trek. The elephant sanctuary on day two was the highlight, feeding and bathing them with no riding involved felt genuinely ethical. Basic accommodation but that's part of the charm.
Great value for the price, all meals included and very filling. The jungle waterfall hike was a bit muddy so wear proper shoes. Village overnight was very basic (as expected) but the campfire and stargazing made up for it. Would recommend to anyone wanting an authentic experience.
The rafting was thrilling and safe, guides were attentive at every step. What stood out most was the elephant sanctuary — watching them bathe in the river with no chains or riding was moving. Two days flew by. Highly recommend the hotel pickup option for convenience.
One of the best experiences of our Thailand trip. The Karen village dinner and campfire felt so genuine, not touristy at all. Our guide taught us so much about hill tribe culture. Waterfall picnic lunch was delicious too.
Solid trek, good mix of activities across the two days. Accommodation is rustic so go in with the right expectations. The elephant feeding session in the morning was peaceful and clearly prioritized the animals' wellbeing over entertainment.
Wonderful balance of adventure and culture. Rafting was gentle enough for beginners, the hike to the waterfall was beautiful, and the overnight stay gave real insight into Karen village life. Guide was patient and spoke great English.