Chiang Mai, ThailandThailand's highest peak, one hour from Chiang Mai. Misty mountain trails, twin chedis with incredible valley views, hill tribe villages. The solo day trip Chiang Mai was made for.
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The world's most respected elephant rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary, founded by conservationist Lek Chailert in 1995. Home to over 80 rescued elephants living in natural conditions in the Mae Taeng valley. Visitors can feed, walk, bathe with, and observe the elephants ethically. Recognised globally as the gold standard of elephant tourism. Book weeks in advance.
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One of Thailand's most unusual natural attractions — a series of limestone waterfalls in Mae Taeng whose calcium-carbonate-coated rocks are so grippy that visitors can walk barefoot straight up the flowing cascade without slipping. A 90-minute drive from Chiang Mai, entirely free to enter, and one of the most exhilarating outdoor experiences in northern Thailand.
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A series of 10 spectacular cascading waterfalls spread over 1.5km of rainforest inside Doi Suthep National Park, 27km from Chiang Mai city. Each tier has a swimming hole and the shaded forest trails are beautiful. The lower tiers are best for swimming; the upper tiers are quieter and more dramatic. Best visited on weekday mornings before tour groups arrive.