Chai Lai Orchid – A Favorite for Families in Chiang Mai

Chai Lai Orchid offers daily elephant wake-up calls where guests feed elephants from their balcony each morning. The hotel runs a daily happy hour from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. where guests can buy bananas and sugarcane to feed roaming elephants. Guided excursions include walking with elephants through the jungle and bathing them in the river.

The hotel provides traditional bamboo bungalows with ensuite bathrooms, balconies, and mountain views. Each room includes a mosquito net, a ceiling fan, and an open-air bathroom. Guests can choose between the King Room with Balcony or the Quadruple Room with Mountain View.

The on-site restaurant serves freshly prepared Thai cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, with vegetarian and gluten-free options. Breakfast is delivered to the bungalow balcony each morning. The bar offers cocktails, wine, and champagne, with a coffee house on site.

The hotel offers guided jungle treks and hikes through the Mae Wang National Park, led by local Karen guides. Guests can join a half-day elephant jungle expedition that includes walking with the elephants and a bamboo raft ride. A tour to the Kayan Hill Tribe village and hidden temples is also available.

Chai Lai Orchid provides on-site massage services, including full body, foot, and head massages. Yoga classes are held on the property, and guests can use the open-air bath. Paid airport shuttle service connects the hotel to Chiang Mai International Airport, 51 km away.

Elephant interactions: Daily wake-up feeding and happy hour with elephants

Bamboo bungalows: Traditional bamboo rooms with mountain views

Local cuisine: Thai meals from locally sourced ingredients

Guided tours: Jungle treks, hill tribe village, and hidden temples

Airport shuttle: Paid service from Chiang Mai International Airport

Wellness: Massage and yoga classes on site