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Guided tour
Transfers available
Pickup available
Meals included
4.7/5
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Donald
Devanshi
Tan
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Spend your day surrounded by nature at Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary as you learn about elephant care, conservation, and more.
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An English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout, sharing insights on elephant welfare and helping you engage with the animals.
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Whether you’re short on time or want to spend the whole day with these gentle giants, there’s a package for everyone. Don’t want to drive? Choose the round-trip hotel transfers for added comfort.
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Choose the Feed & Shower Program for a short yet memorable experience, or the Watch Me Program if you’d rather observe them in their natural habitat, capture photos in traditional Karen attire, and enjoy an authentic Thai lunch.
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With the half-day or full-day tours, spend more time connecting with the elephants; walk with them to the river, join feeding and mud-spa sessions, try Thai cooking, and unwind with a hearty Thai meal before heading back
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Entry to Elephant Sanctuary
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English-speaking guide
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Karen clothing
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Drinking water
Available packages:
Feed Me
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1-hour tour
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Feed the elephants seasonal fruits & supplements
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Drinking water
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Make elephant poop paper
Feed & shower
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2-hour tour
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Observe elephants & learn about them
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Feed the elephants seasonal fruits & supplements
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Prepare food for elephants
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Custom-built outdoor elephant shower
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Make elephant poop paper
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai
Watch Me
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6-hour tour
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Observe elephants & learn about them
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Feed the elephants seasonal fruits & supplements
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Prepare food for elephants
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Thai cooking and artisanal coffee-making demonstration
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Thai lunch with fresh seasonal fruit
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai
Half-day tour
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6-hour tour
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Elephant feeding & interaction
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Elephant mud spa & bathing
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Walk with elephants to the jungle & river
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Thai lunch with fresh seasonal fruit
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai
Full-day tour
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9-hour tour
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Elephant feeding & interaction
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Elephant mud spa & bathing
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Walk with elephants to the jungle & river
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Thai lunch with fresh seasonal fruit
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Round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai
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Transport from locations outside a 5 km radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City (surcharge applies)
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Priority drop-off at airport or other locations (must be requested 24 hours in advance; not guaranteed)
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Meals and drinks not specified in the program
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Personal expenses
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- TOTAL DURATION9 hours
Start point90 min
1. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Things to do
Feed, interact & play
Walk with elephants
Mud spa with elephants
Swim & bath with elephants
Lunch with elephants
90 minEnd pointYour ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION6 hoursStart point90 min1. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Things to do
Feed, interact & play
Mud spa with elephants
Swim & bath with elephants
Lunch with elephants
90 minEnd pointYour ending point would be same as your start point
TOTAL DURATION6 hoursStart point90 min1. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Things to do
Educational introduction
Observing elephants
Feed the elephants
Elephant ethology
Thai culinary adventure
Elephant farewell feast
90 minEnd pointYour ending point would be same as your start point
1. Chiang Mai Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Guided tour & Visit attraction
Things to do
Introduction about elephants
Feeding elephants
You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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121010Guests from United States, Lithuania, Canada and over 9 countries have loved this experienceWhat our guests say
Tan
Feb 2026Verified booking
Donald
Feb 2026Verified booking
Devanshi
Jan 2026Verified booking
Felix
Jan 2026Verified booking
Jorge
Nov 2025Verified booking
What to bring
- Bring a valid photo ID or passport to match the name on your booking for entry.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed at the sanctuary.
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Pets are not permitted.
Accessibility
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This experience is not wheelchair friendly.
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The experience involves physical activities such as walking, mud spa, and bathing with elephants; it may not be suitable for guests with back problems, cardiac issues, or during pregnancy.
Additional information
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Children aged 0–3 can join for free but must be accompanied by an adult.
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The experience emphasizes ethical treatment of elephants; guests are expected to follow all sanctuary guidelines for animal interaction.
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You are welcome to bring your camera to the experience. However, unless your device is waterproof, it is recommended not to use it during the mud activity or while bathing the elephants in the river.
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Please note: This is an ethical, no-riding elephant sanctuary where all elephants are lovingly cared for by a team of experts, ensuring regular health checks, nutritious diets, and freedom to roam in a safe, natural environment.
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- 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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