Tawan Riverside - Mae Wang

3-star riverside resort with on-site elephant experiences in Mae Wang Valley

Elephant Experiences

Tawan Riverside offers guests direct interaction with 14 resident elephants through activities like the Elephant Wake-Up experience for early morning feeding from guest balconies. The resort provides customizable excursions including jungle walks with elephants and bathing sessions in the Mae Wang River. Guests can also book bamboo rafting excursions that depart directly from the resort property.

Accommodations & Grounds

The resort has bungalow accommodations set in a jungle environment, each with private balconies overlooking garden or river views. Standard bungalows and deluxe family rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms with hairdryers, and small refrigerators. The property features an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and sun terrace surrounded by gardens.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves Thai cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available for brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. A buffet breakfast featuring Asian and vegetarian options is included with accommodation. The restaurant also offers a kid-friendly buffet, special diet menus, and a snack bar with wine and champagne.

Activities

Tawan Riverside Elephant Resort provides canoeing and water sport facilities on the Mae Wang River for guest use. The resort organizes guided jungle treks and visits to local hill tribe villages as part of customizable excursions. Evening in-room massage services are available, including foot, full body, head, and neck massage options.

Family-Friendly Amenities

The resort offers family rooms and a designated children's area with supervised elephant interactions suitable for all ages. Kids can enjoy the kid-friendly buffet and participate in the Elephant Wake-Up experience delivered directly to their room balcony. The property's location near Doi Inthanon National Park and Wat Luang Khun Win Temple provides additional family excursion opportunities.

• Location: Mae Wang Valley, 25 miles from Chiang Mai International Airport, near Doi Inthanon National Park
• Elephant Programs: Elephant Wake-Up experience, jungle walks, and river bathing sessions with 14 resident elephants
• Accommodations: Bungalow-style rooms with private balconies, garden or river views
• Activities: Bamboo rafting, canoeing, guided jungle treks, and hill tribe village visits
• Dining: On-site Thai restaurant with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
• Services: In-room massage (foot, head, full body, neck), airport shuttle, meeting facilities

License number: 0503564002974