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Half-day tour in Chiang Mai, taking in Campsite, Hidden gem and On foot. Run by ECOQUEST TRAVEL CO., LTD., booked direct rather than through a reseller.
Highlights
- Campsite
- Hidden gem
- Runs 4 hours
- River tubing on the Mae Taeng River
- Elephant visit at a community-run sanctuary
- Waterfall slide at Saa Gee Falls (Option 1)
Chiang Mai Half-Day Adventure: Tubing and Elephant Observation by Local Operator: Key Facts
| Price | From $85.5 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Full description
This is a 4-hour experience from Chiang Mai, built around Campsite and Hidden gem. It is run by ECOQUEST TRAVEL CO., LTD., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.
A private day with a driver-guide is the way to see the most of a Japanese city or region in one day, because it removes the transfers between sights that eat a third of the day on public transport. Prices are usually per vehicle for up to a set number of guests rather than per person, and cover the car, fuel, tolls and the guide; entrance fees and lunch are paid as you go unless the listing says otherwise. Japanese guides are licensed for the work and typically punctual to the minute. Give the operator your priorities, and expect them to reorder the day around opening hours and crowds; that is what you are paying for.
The price covers River tubing on the Mae Taeng River, Elephant visit at a community-run sanctuary, Waterfall slide at Saa Gee Falls, Hotel pickup & drop-off in Chiang Mai city and Air-conditioned round-trip transport. It does not cover Alcoholic beverages and Personal expenses and additional purchases, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.
Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. ECOQUEST TRAVEL CO., LTD. confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with ECOQUEST TRAVEL CO., LTD. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Van
(1.5 hours)
Campsite
Safety briefing, Welcome refreshments (15 minutes)
Van
(5 minutes)
Hidden gem
Photo stop, Rafting, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (70 minutes)
On foot
(5 minutes)
Hidden gem
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Wildlife viewing (30 minutes)
Van
(10 minutes)
Campsite
Break time, Local snacks (20 minutes)
2 drop-off locations
Chiang Mai, Tubing Chiang Mai
Detailed Itinerary
Starting/pickup location: Depends on the selected option
Van: (1.5 hours)
Campsite: Safety briefing, Welcome refreshments (15 minutes)
Van: (5 minutes)
Hidden gem: Photo stop, Rafting, Scenic views on the way, Wildlife viewing (70 minutes)
On foot: (5 minutes)
Hidden gem: Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Wildlife viewing (30 minutes)
Van: (10 minutes)
Includes
- River tubing on the Mae Taeng River
- Elephant visit at a community-run sanctuary
- Waterfall slide at Saa Gee Falls (Option 1)
- Hotel pickup & drop-off in Chiang Mai city (With Transfer option only)
- Air-conditioned round-trip transport (With Transfer option only)
- English-speaking local guides
- Travel insurance
- Towels and changing facilities
- Life jacket and tubing safety gear
- Dry bag or phone pouch (loan provided)
- Shower and restroom access
- Light snacks
Excludes
- Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase; 18+ only)
- Personal expenses and additional purchases
Important information
Meeting point
Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai. ECOQUEST TRAVEL CO., LTD. confirms your pickup time and the exact spot once the booking is in.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts
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Traveler Reviews
Start to finish a phenomenal experience. The pickup was on time and comfortable. The tubing with our guide jack was a blast. We drank beer and listened to music as we floated past elephants bathing in the water. The surrounding landscape is beautiful. Feeding the elephants and spending the afternoon at the sanctuary was a highlight. It was important to visit and ethical sanctuary and this one was fantastic with an emphasis on the care of the elephants in their natural habitat. We got photos and some videos at the end. A great experience!
Wow! Amazing tour, guide and transportation. I highly recommend for an ethical experience with the elephants.
Absolutely loved our experience with Tubing Chiang Mai! We were picked up by Bang who was very friendly and easy to talk to. When we arrived at the rhub, we were given a delicious welcome drink. The tubing and elephant feeding was incredible! Our guide, Toby, was brilliant with great music taste and was so knowledgeable about the elephants. Both Bang and Toby had fantastic English skills which was a bonus! We even managed to fit in a sneaky waterfall slide and some banana chip and watermelon snacks before heading home 🙌🏼 the experience went above and beyond our expectations and the photos and
We had the most amazing day. Being that close with elephants is absolutely indescribable! An absolute amazing experience.
We made this with our kids. The team was really nice and funky We recommandé that tour
I had an amazing day and really enjoyed this tour. It does cost a bit, but it’s so worth it! The guide was really funny, and the transportation was very convenient.
We had the tour guide Jack and he made sure we had everything we needed the entire time, the transportation was perfectly on time and they definitely provided us with more than enough stuff we needed like snacks and drinks. The facilities are so clean and comfortable , definitely recommend for friends and family for the day !! Worth your money and ethical
This was one of the best experiences I did in Thailand I would 100% go back and Jack was amazing I enjoyed every minute
This was definitely the highlight of our trip to Chiang Mai! The tubing was a great addition.
The absolute highlight of our trip! The guides were amazing and elephant experience was priceless. Would definitely do again!
Excellent, Tour guides and staff were amazing from start to finish!
Amazing!!! Highly recommend to anyone going to Chiang Mai. Hosts were lovely, smiley and friendly!!! Lovely snacks given and a chang on the water!! Idyllic - 10/10. +++++ 1000 points for the ethical elephants too!