Thailand: Elephant Adventure with Fonsi Abroad

From the hotel take a 30 minute private transfer to Old Chiang Mai Cultural Center. Get a taste of what makes northern Thai food distinctive and famous even among Thailand’s iconic cuisine. Tonight’s outing is your chance to experience a unique and rather delicious Thai custom, the ‘Khantoke’ dinner. Served on large platters on low tables, enjoy a selection of iconic Northern-style dishes, including spicy chili dip with steamed vegetables, crispy pork skin, fried chicken wings, spicy sausage and the classic Burmese-inspired pork curry. During your meal, enjoy a line-up of live dance and music performances by members of surrounding ethnic hill tribes, including Karen, Hmong, Lahu, Akha, Mien and Lisu. To cap off a memorable night, you’re invited to join in with the final act called ‘Ramwong’, where you can dance alongside the local performers.

Welcome dinner as a part of the Khantoke Dinner & Traditional Lanna Performances included. Your meal is typically a set menu Khantoke dinner of Northern-style Thai dishes served family style with water included. Additional drinks and food are at your own expense. Restaurant is subject to change based on availability.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a private transfer from the hotel to Lanna Countryside.

After hopping into a local tram (small open air trolley) you’ll continue to the ancient town of Wiang Kum Kam in Chiang Mai on a private tour. You'll ride around the ancient town of Wiang Kum Kam, and visit temples like Wat Pu Pia and Wat E-Gang, once part of King Mengrai's imperial capital in the 13th century. Later occupied by the Burmese and then flooded, this area was restored as a Historical Park by the Thai government during the 1980’s. Today, it is surrounded by a gorgeous patchwork of villages, rice fields and rural settlements. After exploring this majestic ancient city, continue to Wat Chai Mongkol to begin your private boat trip 40 minutes down the grand Ping River. From here, take in the gorgeous scenery as you sail past old teak wood houses, riverside farms and lush jungles intertwined along the riverbank. Around noon, make a pit stop at a typical Thai farmhouse for a traditional lunch of “khao soi”, a spicy curry noodle soup considered a specialty of northern Thailand before transferring back to your hotel.

Lunch at a Thai Farmhouse is included. You will be trying a traditional lunch of “khao soi”, a spicy curry noodle soup with water included.

Take a private transfer from lunch at a Thai Farmhouse back to the hotel.

You’ll be picked up at the hotel in the early evening for a 30 minute private transfer to the market. You will stop at local markets, Wat Chedi Luang, and a local bar. Tonight you’ll be trying a variety of Northern Thai street food such as: sai oua (Northern Thai sausage), moo ping (marinated pork skewers with sticky rice), and Gaeng Hang Lay (a Burmese-inspired pork curry). Types of street food you will be trying are subject to change. Take a 30 minute private transfer back to your hotel after the tour.

Trying a variety of street foods is included as a part of the Night Market Street Eats Tour with water included. Be sure to pack extra cash with you to buy any additional food or beverages at your own expense, most vendors are cash only.

Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

You’ll be picked up for a private transfer from the hotel to Doi Inthanon National Park. There will be bathroom breaks along the way or upon request.

Upon arriving to the mountain village you'll experience another side of Northern Thai Culture. The locals here are almost entirely from the Karen ethnic minority, and lead rural lifestyles that have remained largely unchanged for decades. After getting to know your village hosts, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on lesson in the village's specialty: coffee making! Follow the lead of your local host and guide through each step of the production process - from roasting, to winnowing and grinding - before sitting down for a tasting. After enjoying a few cups of the local brew, head off next on a gentle, two-hour trek along nature trails flanked by stretches of emerald paddy fields and verdant rice terraces.

A short 10 minute drive will take you to begin your hike. Embark on a leisure 2 miles hike through the forest and make a stop at Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall - a perfect place for a refreshing swim during the dry season. The trail is a mix of flat paths through the forest with some downhill sections. After the hike, you will be picked up and transferred 15 minutes to a local restaurant for lunch. *Please note that is it only safe to swim at Pha Dok Seio during the dry season - condition dependent.

Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu served family style with water included.

Take return transfer back to Chiang Mai. About an hour in, you'll stop at Mae Ya Waterfall. Then continue another hour and a half back to your hotel.

On your way back to Chiang Mai you'll stop to admire the Mae Ya Waterfall. Considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Inthanon National Park, you'll want to make sure to snap some photos during your final stop of the afternoon before heading back to Chiang Mai.

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Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a private transfer from the hotel to the Elephant Nature Park.

The Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai is devoted to the rescue and rehabilitation of elephants that have faced mistreatment in logging, tourism, and other exploitative industries. The sanctuary provides a safe and humane haven for these majestic creatures. Visitors to the park can partake in observation programs, where they have the opportunity to witness elephants in their natural environment, learn about their individual stories, and contribute to their well-being. Notably, the Elephant Nature Park upholds a strict "no riding" policy, prioritizing responsible and compassionate interactions with the elephants while advocating for broader conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the challenges faced by these incredible animals.

Lunch at the Elephant Nature Park is included. Typically, lunch will be a vegetarian buffet with water included.

A 10 minute drive will take you to the Mae Taeng River for your thrilling white water rafting. Lead by professional guides you'll get set up with your gear before your safety briefing to make sure you are familiar with the equipment and techniques for raft and river safety. The Mae Taeng River stretches a lengthy 10 kilometres and passes through 14 gorges with Class II-IV rapids*. It is known by many as Asia’s best place to go white water rafting. Enjoy your trip down the river tacking the challenging and fun rapids. Finally you will pull into the camp downstream where the rafting trip comes to an end. Here you'll rest up and change into dry clothes. Helmets and life jackets are included. *Rapid class can change based on water conditions. This activity is dependent on water and safety conditions.

Take a private transfer to Pai. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Take a 15 minute transfer from the hotel to Pai Night Market. Pai Walking Street is a large outdoor market, boasting an array of market stalls and shops lining both sides of the street. There are both restaurants as well as delightful options of street food as you stroll along this lively avenue. In addition to the culinary delights, the street is adorned with art, showcasing everything from jewelry to paintings. The Pai Night Market, situated on Pai Walking Street, spans between 500 and 1,000 meters, depending on the season. A leisurely walk, with stops, will take a maximum of half an hour. Note that this is just a walking tour and that food, drinks, and shopping are at their own expense. Be sure to have cash on you as most vendors are cash only. Then take a 15 minute transfer back to the hotel after a long day.

Overnight in Pai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a privarte transfer to Tham Lod Cave.

Upon arriving you'll walk around the cave before splitting into 3 person bamboo rafts to continue further into the cave. Tham Lod Cave is a highlight of the region and one of the largest in Northern Thailand. As you float through the complex cave system you'll marvel at its sheer size as well as the many limestone formations hanging from above. Please note that the bamboo rafts have a weight limit of 260 lbs. Those that weight above 260 lbs may be allocated their own raft for safety reasons. *This activity may not be suitable for those with claustrophobia.

Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu served family style with water included.

Take a private transfer to Sai Ngam Hot Springs.

Indulge in the relaxation of the Sai Ngam Hot Springs, or Secret Hot Springs. Shaded by tropical forest, the peaceful sounds of the waterfalls and the soothing thermal waters of the natural spring waters will be a refreshing and relaxing end to the day. Take a 30 minute private transfer back to the hotel to spend the evening at leisure.

Overnight in Pai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style.The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.

Take a private transfer from Pai back to Chiang Mai. Bathroom breaks will be made as needed.

Take a 20 minute private transfer to dinner. Farewell dinner at a local restaurant is included. Your meal will be a set menu of Thai cuisine shared family style. Additional food and drinks will be at your own expense. Restaurants are subject to change based on availability.

Take a 5 minute transfer to a spa near the hotel where you will enjoy a 60 minute Thai massage. It involves a combination of acupressure and stretches. This therapeutic practice is renowned for promoting relaxation, soothing your muscles, and enhancing overall well-being. Note that only 8 people can get a massage at a time. If the group needs to be divided, you will be given an appointment time and can relax at the hotel until pickup.

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Overnight in Chiang Mai.

Breakfast at the hotel is included. Typical hotel breakfasts are continental full/America, or buffet style. The exact breakfast offered will be determined by your finalized hotel.