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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary and Doi Inthanon Park Full-Day Guided Tour

Twin pagodas at Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, under a clear blue sky.
Elephants playing in mud at Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand.
Tourists and guides bathe elephants in a river at Chiang Mai sanctuary.
Pagoda at Doi Inthanon surrounded by lush greenery, Chiang Mai.

Duration

10 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers included

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • See the best of Chiang Mai with a convenient round-trip hotel transfer and visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and Doi Inthanon National Park.

    • Travel with an English-speaking guide who will be with you throughout the journey, sharing insights into local traditions & culture. Stay refreshed with complimentary drinking water, and enjoy an authentic Thai lunch at the sanctuary.

    • At the Elephant Sanctuary, you’ll get the chance to interact with the gentle giants and feed them, walk alongside them, and learn about ethical elephant care in a natural setting.

    • Continue your journey into the lush mountains of Don Inthanon National Park, where you’ll take in cool forest air and scenic viewpoints, making it an escape from Chiang Mai city life.

    • Full-day tour

    • Entry fee to Doi Inthanon National Park

    • Entry to Elephant Sanctuary

    • Observe elephants & swim with them

    • English-speaking guide

    • Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel

    • Set lunch menu

    • Bottled water

    • Insurance

    • Personal experiences
  • FIRST DEPARTUREDon Inthanon National Park
    LAST DEPARTUREDon Inthanon National Park
    Chiang Mai City Centre
    Start point

    Chiang Mai City Centre

    Don Inthanon National Park

    1. Don Inthanon National Park

    Tickets included

    Things to do

    Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

    2. Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

    Tickets included
    2 activities

    Things to do

    Chiang Mai City Centre
    End point

    Chiang Mai City Centre

    Your ending point would be same as your start point

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Getting started

    Begin with a morning pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel and meet your English-speaking guide, who shares local stories and insights throughout the journey.

    What to expect

    At the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, feed, walk with, and learn about elephants in a natural, ethical environment. Enjoy a freshly cooked Thai lunch before heading into the mountains.

    Explore Doi Inthanon

    Continue to Doi Inthanon National Park, Thailand’s highest peak, to explore its waterfalls, cloud forests, twin royal pagodas, and a Karen hill-tribe village surrounded by rice terraces.

    Features

    • Guided elephant interaction and Thai lunch

    • Entry to Doi Inthanon National Park

    • Visits to waterfalls, pagodas, and hill-tribe villages

    • Round-trip transfers with drinking water

    Wrapping Up

    End the day amid cool mountain air and scenic views before returning to Chiang Mai by evening.

  • What to bring

    • When visiting the King and Queen’s Chedis, please dress respectfully to honor the site. Comfortable casual attire is welcome, including T-shirts and long jeans, while sneakers, sports shoes, flip-flops, tank tops, and short pants should be avoided.

    • Bring a change of clothes, sunscreen, camera, mosquito repellent, and wear comfortable shoes.

    What’s not allowed

    • This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility.

    • This activity is not recommended for pregnant women.

    • This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible.

    Additional information

    • This is a joint tour, so the operator will pick up each guest in sequence. Please wait patiently at your hotel, and if the wait is unusually long, contact the operator immediately.

    • All activities are supervised by trained handlers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for both guests and elephants.

    • The program runs in all weather conditions, so pack a poncho and embrace the jungle spirit!

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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