Chai Lai Orchid - Chiang Mai
18.658291, 98.633767
Overview
Eco-friendly jungle resort with daily elephant encounters in Chiang Mai's mountains
Daily Elephant Encounters
Guests at Chai Lai Orchid feed elephants from their balcony during a breakfast delivery each morning. The hotel offers guided walks with elephants through the jungle and into the river for bathing. Elephant happy hour from 3:30-5:30 PM allows guests to feed bananas and sugarcane while sipping cocktails at the bar.
Traditional Bamboo Bungalows
Chai Lai Orchid Chiang Mai provides bamboo bungalows with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or mountain views. The rooms are glamping-style cabins with mosquito nets, open-air bathrooms, and a fan for comfort. Each bungalow includes a dining table and sofa, with free toiletries replenished daily.
Local and Organic Cuisine
The restaurant at Chai Lai Orchid serves Asian and barbecue grill cuisines for lunch and dinner, using ingredients sourced from local markets. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, and the café also offers a coffee house on site. Breakfast is delivered to the balcony each morning, where elephants may visit during the meal.
Jungle Wellness and Adventure
Chai Lai Orchid elephant sanctuary offers massage services including back, foot, full body, and head massages in an open-air setting. Yoga classes are available daily, and hiking tours through Mae Wang National Park are guided by local Karen people. Guests can join a tour about local culture and cooking, learning to prepare traditional Karen meals over an open fire.
Immersive Cultural Location
The Chai Lai Orchid eco lodge is located in the foothills of the Himalayas, 51 km from Chiang Mai International Airport. The hotel arranges guided visits to a local Kayan Hill Tribe village, hidden temples, and Doi Inthanon National Park. A paid airport shuttle connects guests to the airport and nearby areas like Mae Wang Waterfall.
- Elephant Interaction: Daily feeding, river bathing, happy hour from 3:30-5:30 PM
- Accommodation: Bamboo bungalows with open-air bathrooms and mountain views
- Dining: Asian and barbecue grill cuisines from local ingredients
- Activities: Jungle treks, cooking classes, river swimming
- Wellness: Back, foot, and full body massages, yoga classes
- Location: Foothills of Himalayas, 51 km from Chiang Mai International Airport
Facilities
Main facilities
Off-site car park
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Electric kettle
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Yoga class
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- BBQ facilities
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Open-air bath
Room features
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Chai Lai Orchid
| 💵 Lowest room price | 74 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 38.0 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 54.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Chiang Mai, CNX |
Location
- City landmarks
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