1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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

Ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary in the jungle, waterfall swim, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River, with lunch and pickup.

“We had a fabulous day, unlike anything we had done before. Our guide was great and she took very good care of us. The elephants have a lovely life and we enjoyed seeing them close up in the beautiful surroundings. The staff looking after them are great. We were transported there and back in a comfortable vehicle with an experienced driver.”

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

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

Bua Tong sticky waterfall, ethical elephant sanctuary walks, and scenic bamboo rafting, with lunch included on an 8-hour Chiang Mai tour.

“Paul is a 5 star man. Jam-packed tour in the best way. You experience so much in one day. The elephants of course were my favorite part.”

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3.Chiang Mai Adventure ATV – Quad | Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 299 reviews · 6 hours · from $64

ATV quads plus a waterfall picnic and Wang River bamboo rafting near Chiang Mai, with transfers and meals included. 6 hours.

“A really fantastic excursion, great way to see another side of Chiang Mai! Plenty of time on the ATVs and the bamboo rafting was great fun - that change of clothes is definitely needed! Great fun, thanks!”

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4.Secret Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 259 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $30Best value

Secret waterfall, tea picnic, and calm bamboo rafting on the Wang River from Chiang Mai, with lunch included for about $30.

“We had M as our tour guide, she was really friendly and good communication. Transfer was on time. The whole tour was worth the money, we had chicken pad Thai for lunch and catered for any allergies / veggie options. The bamboo raft was really fun, and the waterfall was so beautiful. Would defo recommend this trip.”

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5.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

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

Chiang Mai rescue elephant walk, Wang River bamboo rafting, and a vegetarian Pad Thai workshop, all in a 10-hour day.

“An amazing experience well worth doing as an unforgettable awesome memory. Transport by minibus was a bit hairy at times (fast driver with late breaking habit!) & not too comfy but otherwise great trip. Guides were amazing, very knowledgeable and passionate about the elephants, Pao & Rainbow are lovely and so friendly. You get so close & hands on with the elephants and interact loads. Making the pad tai was fun and it tasted delicious. The rafting experience was brilliant so much fun and great raftmen who really hype up the splashing and camaraderie with whooping and giggles. Overall a must do experience that i'll never forget”

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6.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $61

Spend a full day in Chiang Mai with an ethical elephant sanctuary, Karen culture, and bamboo rafting on the Wang River.

“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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7.Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $32

Secret waterfall swimming, tea snacks, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River from Chiang Mai, with lunch and pickup for $32.45.

“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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8.Elephant Sanctuary + Waterfall + Bamboo Rafting One Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $59

Mae Wang elephant sanctuary, 20 m waterfall, and bamboo rafting on a full-day Chiang Mai trip with lunch and pickup for $59.27.

“Overall a good experience however very chaotic organisation with transport which delayed getting to the activities. The guide was too busy with driving so we gained no information on the first stops only when asking questions about elephants. The tour should have a driver so the guide can focus on guest experience and sharing information.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $77

Ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, plus Mae Saphok Waterfall and bamboo rafting through the Thai countryside.

“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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10.Chiang Mai Adventure ATV Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $64

Ride an ATV through Mae Wang countryside, swim at a secret waterfall, then float bamboo rafts down the Wang River, with lunch included.

“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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11.Bamboo Rafting, Carp Café & Royal Park Rajapruek

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 6h 30m · from $80

Private Chiang Mai half-day with bamboo rafting, Carp Café koi time, and Royal Park Rajapruek gardens, plus air-conditioned car.

“It was a beautiful day. Carp cafe had a 3h cueue so we couldn't go and the tour organiser took us to another beautiful coffee. My friends and I had a great time doing rafting and spending time with elephants. We were surrounded by nature and our driver was so kind, he also took a lot of pictures of us and he was very polite and patient. 5 star experience, one of the best things you can do when visiting Chiang Mai.”

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12.Full Day Elephant Bathing and Bamboo Rafting Tour in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $71

Full-day Chiang Mai tour with elephant bathing, bamboo rafting, and Mae Wang waterfall splash time, plus lunch, transfers, and Thai jungle stops.

“Best day ever in Thailand so far. So much fun. Gliding down the river on a bamboo raft, spotting elephants getting a bath, playing with the elephants in the mud and river, feeding elephants, great lunch, beautiful waterfall. Seriously, would Read more”

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13.Jungle Trek, Elephants care & Bamboo Rafting

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

Jungle trek, bamboo rafting, and a Karen Hill Tribe village visit near Chiang Mai, with a waterfall swim option and lunch.

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14.Elephant Sightings , Bamboo Rafting Through The Jungle, Swimming In a Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $97

Chiang Mai jungle day with elephant sightings, bamboo rafting, and a waterfall swim at Mae Wang, with pickup and lunch included.

“We very much enjoyed this excursion. The guide was nice and knowledgeable and the places we visited were wonderful. My only suggestion, a local boat captain is highly recommended, my husband and I were on a raft together with our kids Read more”

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