Elephants & Temple Trip
A beautiful motorbike trip to visit elephants, temples and viewpoints!
Go on a fun motorbike adventure to visit an elephant park, a beautiful temple (with viewpoint) and enjoy the stunning jungle and mountain rides along the way. In this trip you visit a local market near Chiang Mai University, followed by the beautiful Wat Phra Tha Doi Kham temple, located on a hill. Then, you can explore winding mountainous roads before reaching the main attraction: watching and feeding elephants at the sanctuary. Depending on your appetite, it’s possible to stop for lunch at a restaurant with amazing views of the Doi Suthep mountain range.
Usually, elephant tours in Chiang Mai start from 2000THB and up. This trip is an affordable alternative for those who simply like to visit, watch and feed elephants, without committing to half-day or full day educational elephant programs. As you ride your own motorbike (or car) along the picturesque routes, you’ll experience the fun of navigating through Chiang Mai’s jungle and mountainous landscapes.
The elephant park, is located in the west of Chiang Mai and known by people from the Elephant Rescue Park.
Route to Watch Elephants for Free
This trip can take about 4-5 hours, in the morning until the afternoon. It’s possible to start at your hotel / hostel or at the Mai Phare Motorbike Rental location of our partner and friend. This trip includes the following places:
Ton Phayom Fresh Market: The first stop brings you to a local fresh market near Chiang Mai University. Here you can try Northern Thai food and/or get some fresh fruits to eat as breakfast or bring on the way.
Visit Wat Phra Tha Doi: This a serene temple located on a hill, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. This peaceful sanctuary is known for its stunning architecture and tranquil atmosphere. You take hike 15 minutes or take the jungle road to the temple. Entrance to this temple is free.
* Elephants Spot 1: We know a place, surrounded by jungle and mountains, where the nearby elephant park takes it’s elephants during certain hours and where there is high probability to meet elephants for free.
Elefin Farm and Cafe: You can visit this place, which is located on a hill with beautiful view. Here you can feed elephants. There is a small coffeeshop and restaurant to rest while enjoying the elephants and scenery. There is no entrance fee to this location and a basket of food to feed the elephants costs 100THB.
Baan Kang Wat: This is a cute place with various craft shops that can be worth a visit to rest from your trip as you arrive back in Chiang Mai city.
More information and details
- Recommendation: prepare for warmer, colder and rainy weather conditions in the mountains, depending on season. Be confident in driving a motorbike, due hilly roads, and make sure the brakes of the motorbike work well.
- Trip can be extended (in the full day Samoeng Loop) or altered depending on personal preference.
