Chiang Mai : Inthanon, Sanctuaire d'éléphants Observation & cascade
Description
Lancez-vous dans une aventure sauvage au Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Rencontrez des éléphants majestueux, partez à la conquête de Doi Inthanon et faites une randonnée à travers des forêts luxuriantes et plongez dans la beauté naturelle de la Thaïlande. C'est un voyage que vous ne voudrez pas manquer ! Plongez dans notre tourisme responsable avec les programmes d'observation des éléphants ! Interactions amusantes : enfilez les vêtements traditionnels Karen, apprenez, préparez la nourriture des éléphants et observez les gentils géants sur leur comportement tout à fait naturel tout en gardant une distance de sécurité. Elephant Paradise : Rafraîchissez-vous avec une tisane et faites une pause à la cascade, entourée de rivières sereines. Plongez au cœur de la culture en apprenant à fabriquer votre propre souvenir culturel thaïlandais fait à la main. Augmentez votre enthousiasme avec la randonnée Inthanon : découvrez la beauté inoubliable de la brise et de la brume au sommet du plus haut sommet de Thaïlande, visitez les magnifiques pagodes jumelles, puis explorez la jungle et la cascade de Pha Dok Siew.
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Itinéraire
Une aventure d'une journée avec notre programme d'observation du sanctuaire Joy Elephant, Doi Inthanon et randonnée. Profitez de la campagne pittoresque de Chiang Mai pendant que vous êtes pris en charge et voyagez à travers des paysages pittoresques. Au sanctuaire, enfilez les vêtements traditionnels Karen pour des activités pratiques, préparez de la nourriture pour les éléphants tout en découvrant leur histoire et leur comportement. Observez les éléphants dans la jungle pendant qu'ils se déplacent librement. Sirotez une tisane pendant que vous voyez les éléphants profiter de leur temps frais avant de fabriquer un souvenir culturel thaïlandais. Ensuite, vous prendrez votre déjeuner avant de quitter le Joy Elephant Sanctuary en direction de Doi Inthanon.
Doi Inthanon, la plus haute montagne de Thaïlande culminant à 2 565 mètres, est située dans la province de Chiang Mai. Nommée en l'honneur du roi Inthawichayanon, la région possède une riche biodiversité, comprenant plus de 400 espèces d'oiseaux, et présente divers écosystèmes comme des forêts tropicales et des forêts de pins. Les visiteurs peuvent profiter de superbes cascades, du phénomène unique des fleurs de givre pendant les saisons fraîches et visiter le plus haut sommet de Thaïlande.
Les Twin Royal Stupas, situés au sommet de Doi Inthanon dans la province de Chiang Mai, en Thaïlande, sont des monuments majestueux construits en l'honneur du défunt roi Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) et de la reine Sirikit. Ces élégants chedis sont entourés de magnifiques jardins et offrent des vues panoramiques sur les montagnes et les forêts environnantes, ce qui en fait une destination sereine et culturellement importante pour les visiteurs. Le site offre également un cadre pittoresque pour des séances photo mémorables.
Le sentier naturel Pha Dok Siew, situé sur la chaîne de montagnes Doi Inthanon, illustre le tourisme « éco-culturel » axé sur la préservation durable de la nature et de la culture locale. Le sentier est riche en diverses espèces végétales et sauvages, telles que le Gibbon aux mains blanches (également connu sous le nom de Lar Gibbon), et présente la cascade Pha Dok Siew comme point culminant. Le sentier mesure environ 2,6 kilomètres de long et prend environ 1,5 à 2 heures de marche, avec un niveau de difficulté modéré. Il traverse la magnifique cascade Pha Dok Siew, des ruisseaux pittoresques et des rizières en terrasses pour se terminer au village de Mae Klang Luang.
Le village de Mae Klang Luang est reconnu comme un musée culturel et artistique de la communauté Karen, représentant le concept des « personnes vivant avec la forêt ». De plus, c’est une destination touristique à faible émission de carbone qui minimise l’impact environnemental. Le village de Mae Klang Luang possède également une plantation de café, ce qui ajoute à son importance culturelle et économique.
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Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Prise en charge à votre hôtel ou hébergement à Chiang Mai Un service de transfert gratuit depuis/vers tous les lieux d'hébergement dans un rayon de 4 km. rayon de la vieille ville de Chiang Mai. Le transport depuis des endroits en dehors de cette zone entraînera un supplément. Dans ce cas, veuillez nous fournir le nom de l'hôtel/de l'établissement. Les clients voyageront dans une camionnette climatisée de 12 places, passant à un camion 4×4 couvert pendant les 10 dernières minutes pour atteindre le sanctuaire.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Les enfants en bas âge doivent être assis sur les genoux d'un adulte
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Condition physique moyenne requise
- Les animaux sont interdits
- Un siège enfant est disponible sur demande
- La randonnée Pha Dok Siew est recommandée aux enfants de plus de 5 ans.
- Quoi apporter : vêtements supplémentaires, maillot de bain, sandales, chaussures de trekking/randonnée, crème solaire, spray anti-insectes, médicaments contre les allergies du client.
- Conduire de la ville à la première attraction 3 heures (1,5 heure dans chaque sens) - Le reste des 45 minutes est consacré à voyager dans la région de Doi Inthanon
Avis(38)
Short version: amazing. They're doing amazing work and feel lucky to have seen it. Take a change of clothes. Towel. Insect repellent. Sensible shoes. Dry bag. Long version.. My husband and I spent yesterday with the Joy Elephant sanctuary. We had booked via get your guide and received confirmation and details of pick up almost immediately from the Joy Elephant Sanctuary. We were picked up promptly, driven to the sanctuary where we were given a safety briefing before being able to feed the elephants their breakfast. All of the staff were incredibly helpful and informative about the elephants, their behaviours and the work that they do. We then followed them through the jungle, maintaining a safe distance and observed them grazing as they were walking to the waterfall area. Once we arrived there we were able to go into the water, I would heavily recommend as the walk is HOT. Lunch was provided along with unlimited bottles of water. Lunch was delicious! We then created our souvenir which was a smelling box, used for travel sickness etc. After we then made our way through various stops before doing a 1hr 30 hike through the jungle. We collapsed into our hotel and now hold memories that we will cherish forever. Absolutely book this experience!
We joined this tour which included an elephant sanctuary, a visit to Thailand’s highest mountain, and a hike to a waterfall and a Karen village. First of all, the elephant sanctuary itself was nice. The elephants seemed well treated and it was a good experience to see them up close. During the bathing part, however, there was one staff member who kept splashing water on people even when it was clear they didn’t find it funny. It felt a bit strange and unnecessary, but overall the elephants themselves were lovely. The more disappointing part of the day was unfortunately the rest of the tour. Our guide on the mountain seemed quite inexperienced, and from the beginning it felt a bit like he just wanted to finish the tour and go home. When we reached the highest point of the mountain, we walked past the sign that marks the highest point without stopping. Most people take photos there, but we were just moving along quickly. Of course we could have insisted on stopping, but we didn’t know if there was another viewpoint or sign ahead. The most frustrating part of the day was the hike to the waterfall and the Karen village. The trail itself is beautiful, although quite crowded (which of course is not the guide’s fault). However, the pace was extremely fast from the beginning. We were only four people in the group, but we were constantly overtaking other hikers because of the speed. For us, hiking is about enjoying the surroundings and taking things in at a calm pace. We didn’t want to rush through the entire hike, so we slowed down a bit. After that, the guide seemed to lose patience and walked about 80–100 meters ahead of us for most of the hike. We ended up hearing parts of his explanations secondhand from other groups. When we finally reached the waterfall — the destination of a one-hour hike — we had about 55 seconds to look at it and maybe take a photo before we had to move on again. That felt very strange after walking that far to get there. In general, the whole hiking part felt rushed. For us, a hike should be something you experience and enjoy, not something you hurry through. If you feel the same way about hiking, we unfortunately cannot recommend this tour. The elephant sanctuary is worth visiting, but you might want to choose one closer to the city instead. And if you really want to visit the mountain, it might be better to go on your own or with a guide who has time to focus on your group. We also returned much earlier than the scheduled end time, even though there were only four of us on the tour.
We were sorry to read that parts of the day did not meet your expectations. The guide assigned to your group on 4 March 2026 has generally received positive feedback, and our guides are trained to look after guests carefully and not to rush the experience. If at any point the pace felt too fast during the hike, guests are always welcome to let the guide know on the spot so adjustments can be made where possible. That said, we still truly appreciate you taking the time to share this with us, and we will use your feedback to continue reinforcing the quality and consistency of how we care for our visitors. We are glad to hear that you found the elephants well cared for and enjoyed that part of the experience and we would like to Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Wow, we loved our mountain walk with the elephants.
A very dense full day. Nice trekking , visits also. We really liked the ethics of the sanctuary. The well-being of the elephant comes first. Our guide was on top (Attentive, humorous) And good singer 😁
Very nice experience Elephants are really seen up close and especially in a natural environment and well treated. Swimming possible at the end of the day and snack very well. To do
The elephants were the highlight of the day! It was surreal to walk beside then through the jungle area. They seemed very happy and well looked after, this was a no touch no bathing sanctuary which was lovely to be apart of. Then we went to Doi inthanon to see the Pagodas, the nature trail was great with an amazing waterfall finishing in a village to try some tea and coffee. It was a long day as we were still jet lagged but definitely worth it! Our tour guide was very friendly and informative. Thank you!
Recommended tour for nature lovers. Fun feeding in the morning, then respectful walk with elephants and bathing in the waterfall where our guide gave us valuable information about elephants. Delicious pad Thai, fruits and tea for lunch. After the highest point of Thailand (Summit Doi Inthanon - there it was 13 degrees) another short visit to the two king pagodas. Finally, a wonderful hike along a waterfall through the forest and past rice fields to an authentic Karen Village. We really liked it:-)
Amazing day with the elephants, was very impressed with how the sanctuary is run with proper respect for the elephants, and then the mountain jungle and waterfall hike were really great also
This tour was great! It was a very long day, we left our hotel at 6:30 and didn't get back until 19:30. Note, there is a LOT of driving, especially on small windy roads towards the sanctuary. What we liked the most was seeing the elephants, being able to feed them and walk with them. It was amazing witnessing the creatures up close and we loved how ethical and respectful this sanctuary was. No riding, no washing and no petting! The experience in the park was great too, we really enjoyed the hike with the beautiful waterfalls and views. The Karen village was a wonderful experience with the coffee tasting and the lunch was very tasty. Overall, we thought this tour was well worth the money and highly recommend it.
The day was absolutely amazing. From learning about the elephants to walking with them in their natural habitat to the amazing hike and seeing the Karen village it was a beautiful day. The guides were all fabulous as well. We felt we got to see a whole other side of Thailand from the cities.
