17 Mar 2023
From the very start we knew this was going to be an amazing experience. Communication from the UK with Bruce was quick, informative and you could just sense that he had a passion for what he does.
The TukTuk Club is something that everyone should experience if staying in Chiang Mai. While the old city is lovely, be sure to venture out into the countryside with Bruce's team of locals where you'll experience memories you'll never forget...from the back of a comfy tuk tuk!
The TukTuks Bruce uses are different to those used in the city. You can see much more from them and they are much more comfortable. We chose to be driven rather than do self-drive which enabled us to take in more of our surroundings and make the most of our day. Also doing the chauffeur driven tour ensures you have your very own “guide” to take you around the different activities. Our wonderful guides - Oa and Milk - excelled in making sure we were comfortable and happy with the plans for the day. They were extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions about local culture and elephants!
We got to see life in the countryside and learned the differences between rural and city temples as well as the life of monks. We had opportunities to buy from roadside sellers and had a lovely lunch (supplied by the club) at the foot of a beautiful waterfall.
The chance to spend some time learning about the plight of the Asian elephant at a rescue centre was really rewarding and we had great fun, first feeding the elephants, and then walking them down to the nearby river for a well-earned bath. They love the water and it was a joy to watch them rolling around getting a good soak!!!
We finished the afternoon with a trip on a bamboo raft – mostly relaxing but interspersed with a few exciting (but safe) moments.
The whole day was thoroughly enjoyable and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it as a definite “must do” when visiting Chaing Mai.