Duration
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Guided tour
Transfers included
Hotel pickup
Meals included
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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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- 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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Interact ethically with elephants on a full-day guided visit to Chiang Mai’s renowned Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, with hotel transfers included.
Getting started
Upon arrival, enjoy refreshments and a brief introduction to the elephants’ diet and the sanctuary’s welfare mission, led by your guide.
What to expect
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai: This experience offers hands-on, educational encounters with elephants in a natural setting, making it a popular choice for families and wildlife enthusiasts.
Features
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Traditional Karen clothing: Change into traditional attire for a more immersive cultural experience while interacting with the elephants.
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Elephant care activities: Prepare and feed the elephants, participate in a mud spa session, and help bathe them in the river, learning about their daily routines.
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Photo opportunities: Capture memorable moments with the elephants throughout the day.
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Family-friendly program: Children aged 0–3 join for free, and the experience is designed to be accessible for all ages.
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What to bring
- Carry a valid photo ID or passport that matches the name on your booking for verification.
What’s not allowed
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Large bags, suitcases, and bulky luggage cannot be brought into the sanctuary.
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Pets are not permitted on the premises.
Accessibility
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This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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Activities include walking, a mud spa, and bathing with elephants, which may not be suitable for guests with heart conditions, back issues, or those who are pregnant.
Additional information
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Children aged 0–3 can join free of charge but must be accompanied by a paying adult.
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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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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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