Welcome to FABTOUR, Chiang Mai

Visit the magnificent Mae Sa Elephant Camp, 30 minutes to the northwest of Chiang Mai city, which is located on the banks of a small river, where the demonstration of how trained elephants are used as working animals in teak forests is given daily. The show includes elephant bathing in the river, working in the jungle, dragging and pushing logs, and responding commands. This is your chance to enjoy an elephant ride around the camp (supplement will be paid on the spot). A relaxing drive takes you up the slopes of Mae Sa Valley to visit a Meo hilltribe, “Baan Phanokkok“ to observe their simple way of life.

The Meo hilltribe originated from South China and usually live on mountain peaks above 3000 feet. Lunch served at Mae Sa Valley Resort. Then continue to visit “Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden”, the first true botanical garden in Thailand. It is the center for botanical studies and research, render services concerning botanic and environmental knowledge as well as to provide recreation for public to enjoy the beautiful flora. On the return to Chiang Mai stops are made at the Orchid Nursery to see a large collection of more than 50 different types of colorful exotic year-round-bloom orchids.