Chiang Mai Safari & Padong Longneck
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
- Product code: CNXPTCDTCNXCMPLNE
Discover the Mae Sa Elephant Camp, a traditional Padong long-necked village and the beautiful Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden on this full-day tour. Ride on an elephant with an experienced mahout, learn about the Padong's cultural heritage, and marvel at exotic flowers and butterflies.
Depart from your centrally located Chiang Mai hotel and travel to the Mae Sa Elephant Camp – a safe haven for elephants. Enjoy an entertaining elephant show in which these remarkable creatures move logs and demonstrate their many skills.
After the display, take a thrilling elephant ride into the rural jungle. Hop on the back of an elephant and follow your experienced mahout guide along hilly trails, bamboo trees and hanging creeper vegetation.
Next, head over to the unique Padong long-necked village. Discover the daily lives of these villagers as you learn about their mesmerising customs and heritage of wearing coils on their neck, arms and legs.
Break for a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant before stopping by the beautiful Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden. Breathe in the fresh air, see tropical flowers and look out for the many fluttering butterflies. This scenic setting is perfect for a stroll before you journey back to your hotel.
HighlightsClose encounter with elephants at Mae Sa Elephant Camp
Discovery of unique Padong long-necked village
Exhilarating elephant ride through the jungle
Delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant
Exotic tropical flowers at Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden
Guided tour to Mae Sa Elephant Camp, Padong long-necked village and Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden
Admission fees
Elephant ride
Lunch
Roundtrip transport to and from your Chiang Mai hotel
Commentary in English
Drinks
Children aged 1 and younger are not allowed.
Children aged 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place
