Most of Northern areas are covered with montains and jungles. It is the origin of major important rivers such as Chao Phraya that flows to the sea at Thai Gulf near Bangkok. In the summer, it is a season of trekking on elephants.

Elephant trekking is one of the most outdoor exciting activities. Around Chiang Mai in the North of Thailand, there are elephant camps where Thai elephants are used for trekking tours.

This experience encompasses many aspects of local Chiang Mai life – elephants, the river and the traditional tribes.  It’s an exciting elephant trek passing through bamboo trees and hanging creepers on an upward journey to a remote hill tribe village.

It’s a good time to trek with elephants on the day of sunlight. There are the delight of green trees, colorful flowers and wonderful orchids on the way in jungles. It’s a worth of experiences.    

Sunshine Scene :
A good time to take the adventure with elephant trekking at Chiang Mai is Summer season from March to June. On the day, surrounding with sun delight and from the high view on elephant, it’s very impressived.

Getting There :
Ther are many elephant camps on the way to Samoeng and in Chiang Dao at Chiang Mai province - 696 kilometers or 432 miles from Bangkok. Samoeng is 37 kilometers ( 23 miles) from Chiang Mai and it has small local bus terminal to Samoeng with 2 daily departures : 9,11 A.M. Chiang Dao is 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Chiang Mai and it has small local bus terminal to Chiang Dao  with every 30 minute departure.