Top 4 Bamboo Rafting Trips in Chiang Mai

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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

Spend a full day with rescued elephants, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, enjoy Thai lunch, and bamboo raft through Chiang Mai’s countryside.

“This tour made our holiday! Mel was so informative, full of energy and had us laughing at every activity. We were really pleased to see how happy all the elephants were and the experience was well balanced between for seeing and interacting with the animals whilst respecting them at the same time. Would recommend to anyone who comes to Chiang Mai!”

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

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

Review of Chiang Mai’s Bua Tong Waterfall, elephant sanctuary, and bamboo rafting tour, with practical advice on value, fitness, timing, and ethics.

“We had a great time in the elephant sanctuary with preparing food for them and feeding them and then giving them bath in the river. Our guide Fluke was really knowledgeable and cheerful. We also had an exciting time at the sticky waterfall which was adventurous and must do activity. Then the bamboo boat ride was also good. Just one advice don’t buy beers for the captain of the boats which shopkeepers will insist you to do that. I think there are much better elephant sanctuaries out there so you can explore more options, I deducted 1 star just because of that.”

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3.Elephant Sanctuary Bamboo Raft & Padthai Cooking

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

Meet rescued elephants, cook vegetarian Pad Thai, and raft the Wang River on a thoughtful full-day Chiang Mai adventure.

“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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4.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · from $61

Review of Chiang Mai’s Joy Elephant Sanctuary, waterfall stop, and Wang River bamboo rafting, with practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“Wow. We love elephants so much and this place was awesome!!! We got to feed them snacks, walk with them and just spend time watching them be amazing and beautiful animals! This place is truly ethical- NO touching/bathing/riding (excRead more”

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