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Chiang Mai Jungle Trekking —

25 years of small-group treks with Toto, a Lisu guide born in the Chiang Dao forest — elephants, waterfalls, bamboo rafts and real hill tribe villages.

  • Jungle Trekking
  • Elephant Experience
  • Hill Tribe Culture
  • Waterfalls
  • Bamboo Rafting
  • Doi Inthanon
Guests in mahout clothing walking beside an elephant through the rice fields
gentle giants
Two guests at the foot of a tall twin waterfall in the jungle
hidden waterfalls
Guests and a villager around the campfire at the hill tribe homestay
hill tribe homestay
A group of guests on a bamboo raft on the river, steered by a local guide
bamboo rafting
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Eco-Friendly Travel

Explore responsibly and help protect Chiang Mai’s natural beauty.

Support Local People

Create real income for local communities and hill tribes.

Low-Impact Tourism

Small groups that leave a light footprint on nature.

Ethical Elephant Experience

Walk alongside rescued elephants and watch their natural behaviour.

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Authentic jungle adventures, local culture and responsible wildlife experiences.

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1 dayEasy – Moderate · Minimum 2

Elephants, Waterfall Trek & Bamboo Raft

One day trek combining elephant observation, a swim at a mountain waterfall, a walk to a local village and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River.

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Guests in mahout clothing walking beside an elephant through the rice fields
Half dayEasy · Morning 08:00 or afternoon 12:30

Half Day: Toto’s Elephant Sanctuary

A half-day trip to an ethical elephant rescue camp in the mountain jungle north of Chiang Mai, with a 40–60 minute walk alongside the elephants. Morning or afternoon.

From฿1,900
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Trekkers walking a jungle path in the Doi Inthanon area
1 dayModerate · About 6 hours walking

One Day Jungle Walk: Doi Inthanon Area

About 6 hours of walking through jungle and farmland with mountain views to a Karen village, with lunch and a swim at three waterfalls.

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Toto, founder of Chiang Mai Jungle Trekking, carving bamboo in the village
Our Story

Welcome — my name is Toto

I was born in a small Lisu village in the beautiful Chiang Dao forest and, for 25 years, I have taken small groups back to my traditional hill tribe home to experience true jungle life — staying in real tribal huts, with real tribal people, eating real tribal food cooked the traditional way I remember as a village child.

As well as our jungle treks, we run Toto’s Elephant Sanctuary, dedicated to the care of these amazing, intelligent giants of the jungle.

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Two guests at a mountain viewpoint in Doi Inthanon National Park
our backyard

travel that gives backEthical Travel & Community Connection

We believe travel can be a force for good. Our tours protect nature, respect wildlife and create real, lasting benefits for the people of Chiang Mai.

Protect Nature

We keep to local trails, carry out our rubbish and help care for forests and water sources.

Empower Communities

We work directly with local guides, families and hill tribe villages — fair pay, every trip.

Respect Wildlife

At Toto’s sanctuary you feed, walk beside and learn about rescued Asian elephants in their jungle home.

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What Our Travelers Say

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    We had the greatest day of our lives! Me, my husband and our 3 kids (16, 14, 9) booked a day tour with the elephants, a hike through the rice fields and bamboo rafting. Amazing! And with such kindness and care for the elephants. This place is in the middle of nature, where they have enough space to walk. Everything was very good: the communication, the guide, the information during the tour, the transportation, lunch and activities. Thanks for our adventure!

    Laura · visited 2 Aug 2026

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    Thank you San, for a beautiful trip! The elephants, the rafting and the waterfall — all was beautiful and great fun. We were two adults and two children aged 11 and 13 and I would recommend this to anybody. San explained a lot about the culture and nature — he is a great guide. Thank you and the driver! Oh, and don’t forget insect repellent ;)

    Claudia · visited 27 Jul 2022

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    We did the one day Toto’s elephant tour and it was AMAZING! We were the only people on the tour, so we received the VIP treatment from Keng, our wonderful guide. It was evident that the elephants were well taken care of and very happy. The trek through the jungle was an experience I will never forget, but be prepared to get dirty and wet. To top off a once-in-a-lifetime experience, we were taken to a tropical waterfall for a swim. If you are looking for an amazing experience from beginning to end, do not hesitate — give Chiang Mai Jungle Trekking a chance!

    Donna and Larry · USA · visited 1 Jan 2017

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    We had a wonderful day trip to the elephants, white water rafting and the waterfall. Toto takes good care of his guests and knows a lot about everything. A super guide! Next time we are in Thailand we will contact him for a tour.

    Joey · visited 13 Jan 2022

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    My family and I had an amazing trip to the jungle for 2 days with Toto, the best tour guide in the world! Thanks for this unforgettable experience — Abuja :-)

    Julia Mayer · visited 18 Aug 2018

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    Super journée ! Magique ! Rencontre avec les éléphants respectueuse, encadrement du guide très bien. Authentique en petit groupe. Vraiment je recommande, loin des excursions bondées où on ne partage rien.

    Anaëlle Métais · France · visited 5 Apr 2018

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Trek the jungle, meet local people and experience a more sustainable way to travel in northern Thailand.

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Tell us your dates and how adventurous you feel — we’ll suggest the right trek for you.

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Good to know

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Every tour includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Chiang Mai old city or nearby. Most day trips pick up between 08:00 and 08:30; the bamboo raft day starts at 06:30–07:00.

How many people do you need to run a tour?

Most tours need a minimum of 2 people. Doi Inthanon and Chiang Rai are private tours, so the price per person goes down as your group gets bigger.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes and sandals, swimwear and a towel, a change of clothes, a sun hat, sunglasses, sun cream, insect spray, personal medication and some cash.

How fit do I need to be?

The half-day elephant trip is easy. The two-day trek includes a 2.5-hour up-and-down hill walk and the Doi Inthanon jungle walk is about 6 hours, so you need a reasonable level of fitness. White water rafting is not suitable for children under 15.

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