{"product_id":"big-boy-chiang-mai-elephants-bamboo-rafting-cooking","title":"Big Boy Chiang Mai: Elephants, Mae Wang Bamboo Rafting \u0026 Pad Thai Cooking","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBig Boy Elephant Sanctuary is a no-control ethical elephant conservation center near Doi Inthanon National Park and the Mae Wang corridor. Compared with our other Chiang Mai camp options, this sanctuary places even more emphasis on elephant autonomy, Karen-led learning, and low-interference observation. Guests still enjoy meaningful participation through food preparation, herbal vitamins, and habitat care, but without performance-based handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy this full-day option stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombines ethical elephant care with \u003cstrong\u003eMae Wang waterfall and bamboo rafting\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a traditional Pad Thai cooking workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains Big Boy's no-control sanctuary values throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for travelers who want both wildlife learning and scenic outdoor adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout this full-day program\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Big Boy's most complete Chiang Mai experience. You begin with elephant education and sanctuary care, learn to cook Pad Thai, then continue to Mae Wang Waterfall and bamboo rafting through jungle scenery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin Ball Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e end the sanctuary portion with handmade herbal supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat Enrichment:\u003c\/strong\u003e support food planting and elephant grass harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Cooking Workshop:\u003c\/strong\u003e learn authentic Pad Thai before lunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMae Wang Waterfall \u0026amp; Bamboo Rafting:\u003c\/strong\u003e continue the day with river and forest views.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eActivities included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElephant education briefing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe ethical feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin crafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabitat enrichment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePad Thai cooking workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMae Wang waterfall visit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBamboo rafting along the Mae Wang River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical full-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e07:30–08:00\u003c\/strong\u003e hotel pickup in Chiang Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e09:30\u003c\/strong\u003e arrive at sanctuary and begin elephant education and care activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood preparation, ethical feeding, vitamin workshop, and habitat care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12:00\u003c\/strong\u003e Pad Thai cooking workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12:30\u003c\/strong\u003e enjoy lunch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13:00\u003c\/strong\u003e depart for Mae Wang Waterfall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13:30\u003c\/strong\u003e waterfall stop and relax time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14:30\u003c\/strong\u003e bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15:30\u003c\/strong\u003e return toward Chiang Mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17:00\u003c\/strong\u003e hotel drop-off\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePrice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult: \u003cstrong\u003e1,800 THB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChild (4–8): \u003cstrong\u003e1,300 THB\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInclusions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound-trip Chiang Mai hotel transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Karen clothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking workshop ingredients and materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal lunch and drinking water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccident insurance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll sanctuary activity materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat to bring\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwimwear, towel, and sandals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunscreen and insect repellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepending on weather and river conditions, the order of elephant care, waterfall time, and rafting may shift. 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