Mae Rim – Samoeng attractions
The Mae Rim – Samoeng area has a lot of attractions to offer. Below is an overview of the most well known.
We are happy to arrange tickets and transportation at your request.
Mae Sa Elephant Camp
Open daily from 7.30 to 14.30.
Elephant shows three times daily; 8.00, 9.40, and 13.30 (about 1 hour).
Elephant riding in nature area. Available from 7.30 to 14.30. Long track: 50 min., short track: 25 min., mini track: 10 min.
Tiger Kingdom
Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00.
Touch and be close to tigers, and have your picture taken. Tickets for small, medium and big tigers, and combinations.
Eagle Track Zipline
Ziplines, abseiling lines and bridges in 3 different settings: mountain forest, waterfall and rice paddies. Three packages available; 1 to 3 hours of adventure, lunch included.
Phoenix Adventure Park
Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00.
High rope courses, climbing and ziplines. Do it yourself, for active, sportive people. Three packages available. A la carte restaurant.
Flying Squirrels
Ziplines, bicycle and skateboard in the air, walking steps, climbing steps, etc. in a mountain forest setting. One package of adventure (about 2,5 hours), lunch included.
Pongyang Jungle Coaster & Zipline
Open daily from 9.00 to 17.00 (Sat, Sun 8.30 to 17.30).
Jungle Coaster bob sledge, velocity up to 40 km/h. Zip-lines, abseiling lines and bridges, 3 packages available. Packages include lunch.
Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden
Open daily from 8.30 to 17.00.
Botanic garden with themed trails through the gardens.
Large glass house complex with 11 different sections, amongst them: tropical rainforest, orchids and ferns.
Elephant PooPooPaper Park
Open daily from 9.00 to 17.30.
Learn about elephants, papermaking (hands on), and saving the planet. Gift shop with eco friendly products.
Siam Insect Zoo
Open daily from 9.00 to 17.00.
Museum and live insects, including lots of butterflies.
Mae Sa Waterfall
Open daily from 9:00 to 16:30.
Waterfall with 10 levels. Best in rainy season (June to September). Good for hiking, swimming and a picnic.
Tard Mork Waterfall
Open daily from 9:00 to 16:30.
Beautiful waterfall. Best in rainy season (June to September).
Doi Mon Cham
Beautiful mountain views with flowers, strawberries, coffee and food.
Doi Mon Cham and the Tard Mork and Mae Sa waterfalls can be combined in a beautiful 3 hour (40 km) scenic round trip by car or motorcycle.
Baan Tong Luang
Open daily.
Four different Thai hill tribes brought together in a village setting.
Dara Pirom Palace Museum
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 to 17.00.
Old teak wood palace of a Lanna princess and consort of the Thai king.
Wat Pa Dara Phirom
Beautiful temple buildings, set in well kept grounds.
Sai Nam Phung Orchid Farm
Open daily from 8.00 to 17.00.
Orchid farm and gift shop.
X-Centre Extreme Sports
Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00.
Bungee jump, go-karts (10 min.), off road buggy and ATV tours (1 or 2 hours), off road trail bike tours (1 or 2 hours), paintball and Xorb ball.
ATV – Chiang Mai Tours
Open daily.
ATV mountain view tour (3 hours), and for experienced drivers: off road tours, ATV (3 hours) or buggy (1 or 2 hours).
Maerim Shooting Range
Open daily from 9.00 to 18.00.
Choice of arms: pistol, rifle, shotgun, etc. Professional instructors.
Maerim Elephant Sanctuary
Open daily.
Feed, wash, swim and play with elephants. Half day and full day packages available, lunch included. Requires advance booking.
Pong Kwao Hot Spring
Open daily from 9.00 to 17.30.
30 km from the resort, 1 hour drive. Open air baths and private rooms available. Towel and swimsuit supplied.
Mae Taeng attractions (36 km from Mae Rim)
Buatong Sticky Waterfall
A waterfall that can be climbed; it is not slippery because of a special mineral deposit.
Wat Ban Den
An impressive large newly built monastery complex.
Maetaeng Elephant Park & Clinic
Open daily.
Program with elephant show (1 hour), elephant ride (25 min.), ox cart ride (20 min.), river rafting (40 min.), and a free lunch takes about 3.5 hours. Additionally, a Long Neck village can be visited.
Rantong
Open daily.
Offers separate Ridding and Care programs. Ridding (bareback): ½ day and full day, including bathing the elephant. Care: ½ day and full day; feeding, walking and bathing the elephants. Half day morning programs can be combined with ½ day whitewater rafting or ATV rides.
Elephant Nature Park
Open daily.
Meet, feed, bath, and walk with elephants. Several full day programs available, lunch included. Requires advance booking.
Happy Elephant Home
Open daily.
Feed, wash, swim and play with elephants. Half day and full day packages available, lunch included. Requires advance booking.
Chiang Dao attraction (58 km from Mae Rim)
Chiang Dao Cave
Large cave complex with some Buddhist shrines. Can be visited with or without a local guide.
