Full-Day Guided Tuk Tuk Chiang Mai Adventure and Rafting

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Highlights

Drive your own tuk-tuk with training
Visit a remote mountain temple
Ethical elephant home (no riding)
Bamboo rafting on the river
Small group capped at 18

Drive your very own Tuk Tuk and explore the hidden delights of rural Chiang Mai on this day long action-packed tour. Accompanied by a guide throughout, first learn to drive your Tuk Tuk, then pass through rural communities on your way to a remote mountain Temple. Continue enjoying your Tuk Tuk as you travel to a small but fascinating elephant home where you’ll learn about and see how the locals prepare their food. Then watch as they feed, walk and bathe the elephants. Follow this with a spot of bamboo rafting and one final spin behind the ‘wheel’ of your Tuk Tuk. A fun-filled and fascinating day on this small-group tour limited to 18 people - and don’t forget you’ll be driving you’re very own Tuk Tuk!

Itinerary

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You will spend the day exploring the beautiful Mae Wang region of Chiang Mai. From remote Temples to tiny farming communities and wonderful elephants to bamboo rafting along the local river. All by Thailand's most iconic vehicle, the Tuk Tuk

Included

Professional local guide
Bottled water
Pickup and drop-off from the designated meeting point and transfers to and from Chiang Mai city
Visit to remote mountainside Temple
All elephant activities (Note: no riding of elephants is allowed)
Lunch (vegetarian option available)
Tuk Tuk driver training
A specially designed and built Bangkok style Tuk Tuk - 3 passengers per Tuk Tuk
Bamboo rafting

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point & area

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Good to know

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I actually drive the tuk tuk myself?

Yes, you drive your own Bangkok-style tuk tuk (3 passengers per vehicle). The day starts with driver training before heading into rural Chiang Mai accompanied by a guide.

What does the day include besides driving the tuk tuk?

You visit a remote mountain temple, spend time at a small elephant home (no riding allowed — feeding, walking and bathing only), and do bamboo rafting. Lunch is provided, with a vegetarian option.

Where does the tour start and is hotel pickup included?

You meet at a designated pickup point in Chiang Mai (hotel pickup is not included). Transfers to and from the city are provided from the meeting point.

How big is the group?

Up to 15 people on the 10-hour tour, limited to 18 on the tuk tuk route. It's an active day, so wear clothes suitable for driving, temple visits and getting wet rafting.