Long Neck Karen Village + Elephants, Rafting Tour - Chiang Mai

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Long Neck Karen Village + Elephants, Rafting Tour

Long Neck Karen Village + Elephants, Rafting  Tour - Chiang Mai

Chiang Dao Nest - Chiang Mai Tours - LKE1) Long Neck Karen / Elephant / Rafting / Cave Tour
See the famous Padong Ladies or "Giraffe Women", enjoy a day in picturesque rural Northern Thailand with an extended elephant ride, bamboo rafting and Chiang Da

Highlights - Opportunity to see the fascinating Karen Long Neck ladies - Fascinating Elephant Show at the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center. (Traditional logging skills demonstrated, not circus style.) - 1 1/2 hour elephant trek through beautiful forest to a Lisu Village - Bamboo rafting down the Ping River - Amazing Thai / Northern Thai Lunch at Tiger Kingdom, international Buffet - Visit Orchid Farm, Monkey School -Visit 7 hilltribe village including Long Neck Karen This day tour is based around the Chiang Dao area, which is famed for it's natural beauty.

Availability: - Available daily.

Private Tours and Non-Private Group Tours

Departs from: Chiang Mai

Suitable for all. Minimal exercise involved.

Itinerary: 7.30am - 8.00am  Pick up from your Chiang Mai Hotel / Guest House in an air conditioned air con car / SUV. Drive for just over an hour. For an idea of the air con car / SUV  9.00am - 10.00amBamboo rafting down the Ping River, starting from the Elephant Training Centre (this is not whitewater rafting! It is a gentle float down this beautiful river). The rafting usually takes around 55mins, but will be less when the river is flowing fast. At the end of the rafting you will be driven back to the Elephant Centre. 10am - 10.45am Watch the Elephant show at the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center. The show includes the elephants bathing, aided by their mahoots, followed by a demonstration of their skills, strength and intelligence used in the past for logging. 11am1 1/2 hour elephant ride at the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center to a Lisu hilltribe village Look around the Lisu hilltribe village. Followed by a 30 min drive to a picturesque location for lunch. 1.00pm Lunch at Tiger Kingdom - Buffet in Thai and Western Food...while you and your family could enjoy watching Tigers in a very close view...optional for tickets to touch and play with special care by pro tiger caretaker...Tigers available in 3 sizes, baby, medium and large size. 2.00pm Visit Orchid Farm, Monkey School and 7 Hilltribe Village including Long Neck Karen 4.30pm - 5.30pm  back to Chiang Mai a brief visit to a local market (the market visit is sometimes not possible if the day is running late) Transfer back to your Chiang Mai Hotel / Guest House. (usually arrive back between 5.30pm - 6.30pm)

Private Tours - price from Chiang Mai  - (Just you and your friends/ family) - from 1st October 2012 Number in group Rate per person in Thai Baht 6+ 945 5 1095 4 1295 3 1545 2 2145 1 4695

Price Includes ...- Transport to and from your Chiang Mai Hotel or Guest House in an air-conditioned minibus / minivan. If your accommodation is far from the centre of Chiang Mai there may be an additional charge for transport. This will be confirmed when you inform us of your pick-up location. - English speaking, experienced, friendly, knowledgeable and officially registered guide. (maximum of 8 people per guide) - Entrance to the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center - 1 1/2 hour elephant ride at the Chiang Dao Elephant Training Center (based on two people sharing an elephant) If you are comparing this with other tours be sure to ask how long their elephant ride is!! - Approx. 55mins bamboo raft (based on three people sharing a raft) N.B. The length of time on the raft varies depending on the speed that the river is flowing. At the height of the dry season (March/April) if the river is not at a suitable level we may substitute the bamboo rafting with visiting another attraction or doing another activity. - Thai and Northern Thai and western Buffet Lunch at Tiger Kingdom while you and your family could enjoy watching Tigers in a very close view...optional for tickets to touch and play with special care by pro tiger caretaker...Tigers available in 3 sizes, baby, medium and large size. -Visit Orchid Farm, Monkey School and 7 Hilltribe Village including Long Neck Karen -Cold water drinks and refreshing Towel Price does not includeInsurance - please make sure that you are adequately covered. Drinks. Souvenirs. Tips.

Booking & Paymentby E-mail:  neomart@gmail.com Attention:  Patrick...Payment upon pick up