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Chiang Mai Temples And Elephants – 4 Days

Elephants bathing in a jungle river at an ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai, Thailand
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The Heart of This Journey

Four days in Chiang Mai, the old capital of the north, at an easy pace. You explore the walled old town and its temples on foot and by rickshaw, drive up Doi Suthep, and spend a day with elephants in the hills to the south.

  • The old townWalls, moat and gates of the old city, explored on foot.
  • Three great templesWat Phra Singh, teak-built Wat Phan Tao and the ruined chedi of Wat Chedi Luang.
  • Rickshaw and marketA rickshaw through quiet lanes and a stroll through Warorot Market.
  • Doi SuthepThe forested mountain that rises above the city.
  • The Night MarketCrafts and street food in the evening, at your own pace.
  • Elephant dayA day at an elephant sanctuary in the hills south of the city.

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Detailed Itinerary:

A short stay with two full days of touring: one for the old town and Doi Suthep, one with the elephants, and relaxed arrival and departure days either side. Every part of it can be adjusted: add a night, swap a visit or change the hotel class, and we will shape the plan around you.

Day 01:Arrival In Chiang Mai

Arrive in the north’s old capital and settle in.

Arrival

Your guide meets you on arrival in Chiang Mai and takes you to your hotel.

At leisure

The rest of the day is at leisure, to rest or stroll around.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 02:Chiang Mai Old Town - Doi Suthep

The temples and lanes of the old town, then the mountain above the city.

Morning

Explore the old town on foot, stopping at the old walls, the moat and one of the ancient gates. Visit three of Chiang Mai’s most beautiful temples: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, built entirely of dark teak, and Wat Chedi Luang, with the ruins of its great brick chedi. Then wander small streets lined with traditional houses, take a rickshaw ride through the lanes and stroll through Warorot, the city’s central market.

Afternoon

Drive up Doi Suthep, the forested mountain that rises above the city, for views over Chiang Mai.

Evening

The evening is yours: browse the Night Market for crafts, street food and a lively atmosphere.

Good to know: Shoulders and knees must be covered in the temples, and shoes come off before entering the halls.

Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 03:Chiang Mai - Elephant Sanctuary - Chiang Mai

A day with elephants in the hills south of Chiang Mai, on a shared tour with other travellers.

Morning

You are collected from your hotel for the drive south through rolling hills, forest and farmland. At an elephant sanctuary, meet your guide and walk a short way through the jungle, change into traditional Karen clothing and learn about elephant anatomy, history and behaviour.

Midday

Meet the elephants, feed them and watch them in a natural setting as you learn more about their lives, then sit down to a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

Afternoon

Learn to make herbal medicine balls, feed the elephants again and walk with them to the river to bathe and brush them. Join them for a mud spa, swim in the river and take photos before changing and saying goodbye.

Late afternoon

Drive back to Chiang Mai and your hotel.

Good to know: This day is a shared tour with the sanctuary’s own transport and guides rather than your private guide and driver. Bring swimwear, a change of clothes and a towel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 04:Chiang Mai - Departure

A slow last morning before your onward flight.

Morning

Enjoy breakfast and a morning at leisure.

Departure

Your guide and driver take you to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 01:Arrival In Chiang Mai

Arrive in the north’s old capital and settle in.

Arrival

Your guide meets you on arrival in Chiang Mai and takes you to your hotel.

At leisure

The rest of the day is at leisure, to rest or stroll around.

Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 02:Chiang Mai Old Town - Doi Suthep

The temples and lanes of the old town, then the mountain above the city.

Morning

Explore the old town on foot, stopping at the old walls, the moat and one of the ancient gates. Visit three of Chiang Mai’s most beautiful temples: Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, built entirely of dark teak, and Wat Chedi Luang, with the ruins of its great brick chedi. Then wander small streets lined with traditional houses, take a rickshaw ride through the lanes and stroll through Warorot, the city’s central market.

Afternoon

Drive up Doi Suthep, the forested mountain that rises above the city, for views over Chiang Mai.

Evening

The evening is yours: browse the Night Market for crafts, street food and a lively atmosphere.

Good to know: Shoulders and knees must be covered in the temples, and shoes come off before entering the halls.

Meals: Breakfast. Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 03:Chiang Mai - Elephant Sanctuary - Chiang Mai

A day with elephants in the hills south of Chiang Mai, on a shared tour with other travellers.

Morning

You are collected from your hotel for the drive south through rolling hills, forest and farmland. At an elephant sanctuary, meet your guide and walk a short way through the jungle, change into traditional Karen clothing and learn about elephant anatomy, history and behaviour.

Midday

Meet the elephants, feed them and watch them in a natural setting as you learn more about their lives, then sit down to a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.

Afternoon

Learn to make herbal medicine balls, feed the elephants again and walk with them to the river to bathe and brush them. Join them for a mud spa, swim in the river and take photos before changing and saying goodbye.

Late afternoon

Drive back to Chiang Mai and your hotel.

Good to know: This day is a shared tour with the sanctuary’s own transport and guides rather than your private guide and driver. Bring swimwear, a change of clothes and a towel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Accommodation: Hotel in Chiang Mai.

Day 04:Chiang Mai - Departure

A slow last morning before your onward flight.

Morning

Enjoy breakfast and a morning at leisure.

Departure

Your guide and driver take you to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Price Included:

Private English-speaking guide for the touring days

Accommodation in a double, twin or single room with daily breakfast

Rickshaw ride in Chiang Mai old town

Meals as shown in the itinerary

Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all transfers and touring, except the shared elephant sanctuary day

Bottled water and cool towels

Entrance fees as shown in the itinerary

Service charges and government taxes

Price Excluded:

International and domestic flights, with airport taxes

Early check-in and late check-out

Meals and drinks not shown in the itinerary

Visa fees for Thailand, which depend on your nationality

Travel insurance

Tips and personal expenses

Porterage at hotels

Any services not shown in the itinerary

Supplement for airport transfers late at night or very early in the morning

Peak and high season surcharges, and compulsory festive dinners where the hotel requires one

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