ELEPHANT HILLS - BUSH CAMP CHIANG MAI
Bush Camp swimming pool
BUSH CAMP
CHIANG MAI , NORTHERN THAILAND
Tucked away from downtown Chiang Mai , the Bush Camp allows you to experience local life close to nature without missing out on luxuries . Each of the 10 tailor-made luxury glamping tents were built by highly skilled local artisans in order to prioritise sustainability and support the local community . The area around the camp is natural , unique and prime habitat for a myriad of birds , while from the pool you can admire the views over the Ping River and the Chedi ’ s that nestle in the lush green mountains .
Features : Open-air restaurant • bar • swimming pool • evening activities • free WiFi
Accommodation : In one of 10 luxury glamping tents with fan , shower , safe and deck . There is no airconditioning , television or telephone in the tents .
Glamping tent
Glamping tent
BUSH CAMP ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE
1 NIGHT WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
1 night from
£ 235pp
elephant activities • meet mahouts • luxury tents
Bush Camp 1 night
DAY 1 Chiang Mai / Bush Camp
Morning transfer from Chiang Mai airport or hotels to the Bush Camp ( approximately 2 hours drive ). Arrive late morning and after settling in , tuck into a delicious lunch . This afternoon ’ s activities are set around the Bush Camp ’ s Elephant and Mahout Experience with a visit to the ‘ freeroaming chain-free ’ Elephant Park , to interact with Asia ’ s largest land animal . There ’ s time to relax in the Elephant Café and observe the animals as they roam peacefully in front of you . Later , learn all about the life of the mahouts , seeing how they live together with nature and their elephants . Experience traditions as their families pound rice and weave their own clothes before sampling some of their cooking . Enjoy a sundowner on one of the many mountaintop viewpoints , which overlook the majestic Ping River , before returning to the camp for dinner .
DAY 2 Bush Camp / Chiang Mai
After breakfast , transfer to the ‘ free roaming forest ’ where you get to make paper from elephant dung , sample ‘ Kafee Boran ” and ‘ kanom krok ’, a traditional coffee and breakfast snack . See how the elephants are cared for and watch them enjoy their morning wash . Understand more about the work with the elephants at the camp with an insight into good animal husbandry techniques and how veterinary care is administered . Return to Bush Camp for lunch and then transfer to a Chiang Mai hotel or airport .
BUSH CAMP SAFARI
2 NIGHT WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE
2 nights from
£ 345pp
unforgettable experience • activities • local life
Bush Camp 2 nights
DAY 1 Chiang Mai / Bush Camp As day one of Bush Camp Elephant Experience .
DAY 2 Bush Camp
Morning transfer to the ‘ free roaming forest ’ where you learn to make paper from elephant dung , and sample ‘ Kafee Boran ” and ‘ kanom krok ’, traditional coffee and breakfast snacks . See how the elephants are cared for and watch as they are washed . Return to Bush Camp for lunch and an afternoon to relax poolside before dinner .
DAY 3 Bush Camp / Chiang Mai
Drive to Elephant Valley to see more free-roaming elephants and gain an insight into good animal husbandry techniques and how veterinary care is administered . After lunch at Bush Camp , your tour concludes with a transfer to your Chiang Mai hotel or airport .
Dining area
ELEPHANT HILLS EXPERIENCES ( CHIANG MAI ) WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily from Chiang Mai .
Meals : Breakfast , lunch and dinner , all buffet style with Thai and western cuisine . Specific dietary requirements can be catered for .
Tour price : The prices shown includes return shared transfers from Chiang Mai hotels or airport ( must be on flight arriving before 8.30am ), accommodation and activities as shown .
Note : Not recommended for the less mobile .
The order of activities can change depending on the day , transfer times and the weather .
Children from 4 years old are welcome at Bush Camp .
PREMIER PLUS
Early booking 10 % tour discount : On selected dates Sep-Oct 24 , May-Jun & Sep-Oct 25 .
Family offer : Sep 24 , May-Jun & Sep 25 . Children up to 15 years stay FREE . If more than one tent is required , child price is payable .
Offers apply to all camps and tours . visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
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