Get ready for an unforgettable day in Chiang Mai, where you’ll learn about elephants, explore a dazzling temple, and climb a waterfall like never before! Your journey begins at an ethical elephant sanctuary, witness rescued elephants living freely in their natural habitat and watch them enjoying life on their own terms. Stand beside them as , watching their gentle curiosity and intelligence up close. This experience is all about respecting elephants as they truly are. Next, explore the most beautiful and stunning in the northern part of Thailand calls Ban Den Temple, a hidden gem with towering blue rooftops, golden pagodas, and intricate carvings. Wander through peaceful courtyards and admire shimmering Buddha statues in this awe-inspiring setting. Finally, climb the Sticky Waterfall ! Thanks to its unique limestone surface, you can walk up the cascading water without slipping. Cool off in the refreshing pools and soak in the lush jungle scenery. *Small group tour*
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Spend your first stop with rescued elephants from the logging industry and you will see their daily lives in a natural, scenic environment surrounded by mountains. Learn about the history of elephants in Thailand, as well as their behaviors and social dynamics in natural habitat while promoting ethical and wildlife preservation.
Next, head to the majestic Wat Ban Den, one of the most beautiful temples in Northern Thailand. This stunning complex is a masterpiece of Lanna architecture, featuring vibrant blue rooftops, intricate wooden carvings, and colorful chedis including massive reclining Buddha and twelve zodiac pagodas.
Conclude your adventure with an exhilarating visit to the famous Sticky Waterfall (Bua Tong Waterfall). Unlike ordinary waterfalls, this unique limestone cascade is non-slippery, allowing you to climb up the flowing water with ease.
We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off for hotels located within the Chiang Mai city area.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall lasts about 9h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $61 per person for this Chiang Mai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
Children aged 0–10 pay from $30, adults from $61.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off for hotels located within the Chiang Mai city area. Pickup points include Anika Boutique Hotel, Ampawan.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 9 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 88 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Limmy Private Tour Chiang Mai (Taxi, SUV, Van).
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It has been a fantastic experience. Limmy found us at the Chiang Mai train station and offered us the excursion; we did not hesitate to take it because he was super nice to us, very friendly and funny. He picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel. We understood each other perfectly in English. Without a doubt, if we had more time in the city, we would take another excursion with him. He is a very endearing and nice gentleman.
100% recommended, very good experience
They treated us great, the guide lives what he does and that is how it feels when he explains things to you. At the end of the experience they even fed us very well. A 10/10
An unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone. We had an unbeatable day at the elephant sanctuary thanks to Limmy's attention and friendly treatment. It is very much worth it.
Very good experience. We met Limmy at the train station as soon as we arrived. He was very friendly from the beginning and speaks English well enough to communicate without problems. He organized a route for us from 8 in the morning until 5. He picked us up at the hotel and then took us to 2 temples and finally to the elephants. The price is very affordable and the experience is very cool. He also sold us discounted tickets to see muay thai fights. Right in the night market, which is interesting to see.
We had a very nice day with Lilly and Pai! They know their trade.
The experience was so Good! We Will repeat with Limmy! The elephants and the temples from Chiang Mai. Thank you so much
We were looking for a small-group tour of the attractions outside Chiang Mai. This tour checked all the boxes and more for a great value. We had the entire car to ourselves (being the only ones booked that day), and our guide/driver Limmy made the long drive times pleasant, conversing in fluent English about points of interest that we passed and Thai culture in general. Our favorite stop was visiting the elephant sanctuary. It was an amazing experience being right next to the huge creatures. Limmy made plenty of opportunities for us to meet and feed different elephants and shared fascinating tidbits and insights from his extensive knowledge of them. The stop at the temple was a beautiful, quiet respite before the next adventure at the sticky falls. We had so much fun climbing up -- four levels of waterfall meant the fun kept on going! Limmy was considerate and personable throughout the entire tour and we enjoyed each stop at our own pace. Very highly recommend Limmy for an unforgettable tour!
We had such a special day and would thoroughly recommend booking an excursion with Limmy. He picked us up and arranged our day so that we could go up the Sticky Waterfalls whilst it was nice and quiet. Then we headed to Wat Ban Den temple which was breathtaking and absolutely stunning. After the temple we headed to the elephant sanctuary where a delicious lunch was provided which we ate whilst watching the elephants. After lunch we changed clothes and headed up the hill to feed bananas to one of them. Then we met and fed the sanctuary’s other elephants which was just magical. We also met their new addition - a 9 week old baby elephant who was just a joy to watch. Overall a fantastic day out with Limmy and we’re so happy we booked our tour with him.
Our guide Limmy was very knowledgeable and accommodating! He is so nice and personable. We felt comfortable and looked after since my friend and I are not used to large animals and elephants were a bit out of our comfort zone. The temple was beautiful and the sticky waterfall was a fun experience! it was amazing!
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall | 9h 30min | 5.0 (88) | $61 | |
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