THE BUSH CAMP CHIANG MAI – NORTHERN THAILAND – 2 Days & 1 Night
Tour code: TBC2 (Daily departure all year)
1 night at The Bush Camp, Chiang Mai
1st Days Activities: The Amazing Bush Camp Elephant Experience.
- Transfer from the airport or hotels in Chiang Mai to The Bush Camp. (Transfer times are approximately 2 hrs.)
- Arrive in the late morning before enjoying a delicious Thai lunch. After lunch check in and prepare for the day’s activities.
- Today’s activities are set around The Bush Camp’s Elephant and Mahout Experience:
- Visit our “Free-roaming chain free” elephant park. Feed and interact with Asia’s largest land animal. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Thailand majestic giants in their natural home.
- Spend time in the Elephant Café as elephants roam peacefully in front of you.
- Explore the life of the mahouts by seeing how they live together with nature and their elephants. Experience the traditions of the mahout by watching their families pound rice, weave their own hand made clothes and go about their daily life. Sample some of their cooking and help them make paper from elephant dung!
- Enjoy a sundowner on one of the many mountain-top viewpoints which overlook the majestic Ping River, the lifeblood of northern Thailand. Experience barbequed delicacies and a drink or two while watching the northern-Thai sun set behind the mountains.
- After watching the sun set and having time to freshen up you will return to enjoy a buffet dinner of freshly prepared Thai and western dishes whilst overlooking beautiful mountain vistas.
2nd Days Activities: The morning rituals of our mahouts and Elephants.
- Enjoy a fresh buffet breakfast at your leisure.
- Arrive at our “Free Roaming Forest” and sample “Kafee Boran” and “kanom krok” a traditional coffee and breakfast snack enjoyed by our mahouts and observe how our Elephants are cared for. Watch the elephants enjoy their morning wash and learn more about how we work with elephants here at The Bush Camp. Understand more about good animal husbandry techniques and how we administer veterinary care for the benefit of our pachyderms.
- After a full morning of activities return to your tent to check out before enjoying one final lunch overlooking the mountains and Ping River before returning to hotels / Airport in Chiang Mai.
Full Itinerary
Please kindly note that all mentioned activities depend on the weather and local conditions and may be subject to change!
1st Days Activities: The Amazing Bush Camp Elephant Experience.
- Transfer from the airport or hotels in Chiang Mai to The Bush Camp. (Transfer times are approximately 2 hrs.)
- Arrive in the late morning before enjoying a delicious Thai lunch. After lunch check in and prepare for the day’s activities.
- Today’s activities are set around The Bush Camp’s Elephant and Mahout Experience:
- Visit our “Free-roaming chain free” elephant park. Feed and interact with Asia’s largest land animal. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Thailand majestic giants in their natural home.
- Spend time in the Elephant Café as elephants roam peacefully in front of you.
- Explore the life of the mahouts by seeing how they live together with nature and their elephants. Experience the traditions of the mahout by watching their families pound rice, weave their own hand made clothes and go about their daily life. Sample some of their cooking and help them make paper from elephant dung!
- Enjoy a sundowner on one of the many mountain-top viewpoints which overlook the majestic Ping River, the lifeblood of northern Thailand. Experience barbequed delicacies and a drink or two while watching the northern-Thai sun set behind the mountains.
- After watching the sun set and having time to freshen up you will return to enjoy a buffet dinner of freshly prepared Thai and western dishes whilst overlooking beautiful mountain vistas.
2nd Days Activities: The morning rituals of our mahouts and Elephants.
- Enjoy a fresh buffet breakfast at your leisure.
- Arrive at our “Free Roaming Forest” and sample “Kafee Boran” and “kanom krok” a traditional coffee and breakfast snack enjoyed by our mahouts and observe how our Elephants are cared for. Watch the elephants enjoy their morning wash and learn more about how we work with elephants here at The Bush Camp. Understand more about good animal husbandry techniques and how we administer veterinary care for the benefit of our pachyderms.
- After a full morning of activities return to your tent to check out before enjoying one final lunch overlooking the mountains and Ping River before returning to hotels / Airport in Chiang Mai.
Important information
Booking Conditions
Our Tour
The Bush Camp tours include full board meals, activities, a trained native Guide (English-speaking) and shared transfers to and from The Bush Camp, based on our transfer options.
Not included are soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, personal expenses (e.g. souvenirs) as well as tips and gratuities.)
Itineraries:
Please note, all activities as shown in our itineraries are subject to change in the order they might be undertaken, depending on the local conditions on that date, for example the weather.
Payment:
100% prepayment is required to confirm the tour. The easiest way to pay is by credit card. In case of cancellation, the following cancellation fees may apply.
Cancellation before departure:
30 days before departure: 10% of the total package price will be charged
30-15 days before: 50% of the total package price will be charged
Less than 15 days before or no show will result in 100% cancellation fee.
What to bring:
Please bring non-slip shoes such as sandals or durable athletic shoes Loose and comfortable clothing Sunscreen and swimwear for use in the pool. Please remember to bring your passport during check-in.
luggage:
All your luggage can be taken to the Hill of Chang Phueak for your tour for storage. If you change hotels when your tour program is complete our tents have plenty of space. However, if you are returning to the same hotel It is recommended to bring a small overnight bag and leave your main luggage at the hotel.
Please note:
All guests participating in the tour and staying at The Bush Camp are required to have a personal travel insurance that covers their stay in The Bush Camp.
Children’s age: 4 years old.
Due to the nature of our tours, The Bush Camp can’t take responsibility for children under 4 years old, pregnant women, sick people. or anyone with a congenital disease, illness or injury unknown to The Bush Camp prior to their arrival.
Our sales price is based on 2 people sharing a room. Single supplement may be applied in case of bookings for only one person. A third guest will share a portable sleeping bed. Fees will be charged at the same rate as a double bed.
All Elephant Hills tour packages are fully inclusive of accommodation, full board, activities as per chosen itinerary, a fully trained, TAT-licensed English speaking Thai tour guide as well as joint transfers to and from Elephant Hills as per our transfer options.
Please understand that we cannot welcome children younger than 4 years of age.