Chiang Mai : Inthanon, Santuario degli elefanti Osservazione e cascata
Descrizione
Entra in un'avventura selvaggia al Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Incontra maestosi elefanti, conquista Doi Inthanon e fai un'escursione attraverso foreste lussureggianti e immergiti nella bellezza naturale della Thailandia. È un viaggio da non perdere! Immergiti nel nostro turismo responsabile con i programmi di osservazione degli elefanti! Interazioni divertenti: indossa i tradizionali abiti Karen, impara, prepara il cibo per gli elefanti e osserva i giganti gentili nel loro comportamento completamente naturale mantenendo la distanza di sicurezza. Paradiso degli elefanti: rinfrescati con una tisana e fai una pausa alla cascata, circondato da fiumi sereni. Coinvolgiti nel cuore della cultura imparando a creare il tuo souvenir culturale tailandese fatto a mano. Aumenta la tua eccitazione con l'escursione a Inthanon: sperimenta l'indimenticabile bellezza della brezza e della nebbia in cima alla vetta più alta della Thailandia, visita le bellissime Pagode Gemelle, seguita dall'esplorazione della giungla e delle cascate d'acqua a Pha Dok Siew.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Un'avventura di un giorno con la nostra osservazione del Joy Elephant Sanctuary, Doi Inthanon e il programma di escursioni. Goditi la pittoresca Chiang Mai rurale mentre vieni prelevato e viaggia attraverso paesaggi pittoreschi. Al santuario, indossa i tradizionali abiti Karen per attività pratiche, prepara il cibo per gli elefanti mentre apprendi la loro storia e il loro comportamento. Osserva gli elefanti nella giungla mentre vagano liberamente. Sorseggia una tisana mentre vedi gli elefanti godersi il loro momento fresco prima di creare un souvenir culturale tailandese. Poi ti godrai il pranzo prima di lasciare il Joy Elephant Sanctuary in direzione Doi Inthanon.
Doi Inthanon, la montagna più alta della Thailandia con i suoi 2.565 metri, si trova nella provincia di Chiang Mai. Prende il nome dal re Inthawichayanon, l'area vanta una ricca biodiversità, tra cui oltre 400 specie di uccelli, e presenta diversi ecosistemi come foreste pluviali e pinete. I visitatori possono godersi splendide cascate, l'esclusivo fenomeno dei fiori di ghiaccio nelle stagioni fresche e visitare la vetta più alta della Thailandia.
I Twin Royal Stupa, situati in cima a Doi Inthanon nella provincia di Chiang Mai, in Thailandia, sono maestosi monumenti costruiti per onorare il defunto re Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) e la regina Sirikit. Questi eleganti chedi sono circondati da splendidi giardini e offrono viste panoramiche sulle montagne e sulle foreste circostanti, rendendoli una destinazione serena e culturalmente significativa per i visitatori. Il sito offre anche un ambiente pittoresco per servizi fotografici memorabili.
Il sentiero naturalistico Pha Dok Siew, situato sulla catena montuosa Doi Inthanon, esemplifica il turismo "eco-culturale" che si concentra sulla conservazione sostenibile della natura e della cultura locale. Il sentiero è ricco di varie specie di piante e animali selvatici, come il gibbone dalla mano bianca (noto anche come Lar Gibbon), e presenta la cascata Pha Dok Siew come punto culminante. Il sentiero è lungo circa 2,6 chilometri e richiede circa 1,5-2 ore di percorrenza, con un livello di difficoltà moderato. Attraversa la bellissima cascata Pha Dok Siew, ruscelli panoramici e risaie terrazzate, terminando al villaggio di Mae Klang Luang.
Il villaggio di Mae Klang Luang è riconosciuto come museo culturale e artistico della comunità Karen, che rappresenta il concetto di "gente che vive con la foresta". Inoltre, è una destinazione turistica a basse emissioni di carbonio che riduce al minimo l’impatto ambientale. Anche il villaggio di Mae Klang Luang ha una piantagione di caffè, che ne accresce il significato culturale ed economico.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Luoghi e orari di ritiro
Prelievo dal tuo hotel o alloggio a Chiang Mai Un servizio di transfer gratuito da/per tutti gli alloggi nel raggio di 4 k.m. raggio della città vecchia di Chiang Mai. Il trasporto da località al di fuori di quest'area comporterà un supplemento. In tal caso, forniscici gentilmente il nome dell'hotel/proprietà. I clienti viaggeranno in un furgone da 12 posti con aria condizionata, passando a un camion 4×4 coperto negli ultimi 10 minuti per raggiungere il santuario.
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- I neonati devono sedere in grembo a un adulto
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi alla schiena
- Sconsigliato in gravidanza
- Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con problemi cardiovascolari
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
- Gli animali sono vietati
- Il seggiolino per bambini è disponibile su richiesta
- L'escursione Pha Dok Siew è consigliata ai bambini di età superiore ai 5 anni.
- Cosa portare: vestiti extra, costume da bagno, sandali, scarpe da trekking/escursionismo, lozione solare, spray contro gli insetti, farmaci antiallergici del cliente
- Guida dalla città alla prima attrazione 3 ore (1,5 ore a tratta) - Il resto dei 45 minuti verrà trascorso viaggiando all'interno dell'area di Doi Inthanon
Recensioni(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.
