CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s standout days out.
The 15 elephant sanctuary tours travellers book most in Chiang Mai right now, with prices, run times and the operator behind each one so you can choose the day that fits.
Ethical rescued elephant day outside Chiang Mai with waterfall swim, in-river bathing, banana feeding, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang.
Most Popular“We thoroughly enjoyed our day at the Sanctuary , very well organised !”
Ethical elephant sanctuary plus Mae Wang waterfall hike from Chiang Mai: feed and bathe rescued elephants, then enjoy Thai lunch and jungle trails.
“Such an amazing day at Pon Elephant Sanctuary from start to finish, our guide was great, the sanctuary was amazing and the elephants are really chilled and are really well looked after by the staff”
A half-day ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary tour with safe feeding, herbal treats, and river bathing at Pon Elephant Thailand.
“The best day!! The team at the elephant sanctuary are so lovely and truly love the animals. It is 100% ethical and would definitely recommend”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“Can’t recommend it enough! The guides are super helpful from answering questions, to taking pictures & encouraging everyone to get stuck in. Being up close with the elephants is truly amazing. The bath especially was a highlight, getting splashed by the elephants was something I’ll never forget. I was also super pleased to see that…”
Chiang Mai day tour to Bua Tong waterfall, ethical New Elephant Home, and scenic bamboo rafting, with lunch and pickup.
“Paul was very good guide, he was funny and helpful. I would specifically ask for him again in the future.”
Chiang Mai eco elephant park: mud-bath play, feeding baby elephants, stream bathing, Thai lunch, and an eco-focused care talk.
“Elephants were beautiful and our guide “F” was very funny and full of information!”
Elephant Pride Sanctuary full-day tour from Chiang Mai: small-group elephant care lessons, Thai lunch, mud bath and river rinse with hotel transfers.
“This is the most personal experience with Thailand elephants! No big crowds, no 1/2 day twice a day bookings. The 5 elephants are very free to roam where and when they want to: the mountainside, the mud pool, the river and along the edges. This was the best tour of northern Thailand!”
A half-day Chiang Mai elephant visit at Ran-Tong Save & Rescue with small groups, hotel pickup, and hands-on feeding and bathing.
“We loved this trip. It is a fairly large facility, maybe 10-20 acres in size hosing about 20 elephants. Our group size was about 10-15 people. Our guide, Seven, was very engaging and informative. We each had time with multiple elephants to fRead more”
Full-day Chiang Mai tour mixing ethical elephant care at Pon, a forest hike to Wat Pha Lad, and Wat Doi Suthep’s golden pagoda.
“Great day out and the elephants seemed well cared for and happy. doi suthep was well worth a visit and our guide even took us in to meet the monks and receive a blessing! Walking downhill on the monk trail isn't physically draining. Can leave things on the bus which makes it easier.”
Half-day Elephant Dream Project sanctuary in Chiang Mai: ethical elephant jungle feeding, guided learning in English, Thai lunch, hotel pickup.
“The tour was so good! Such a beautiful way to see elephants in their own habitat. The owner grew up with the elephants so they are his family. Hopefully, he will be able to buy a big land for them one day so that all of the elephants will be able to live there free…”
Ethical half-day elephant observation in Chiang Mai: feed and walk with Joy Elephant Sanctuary, then waterfall tea, swim, and herb inhaler craft.
“This sanctuary is amazing, very informative while also making it fun. The guides were all great, I really enjoyed talking with them. I recommend this place for anyone who wants to see elephants and learn more about their care.”
Ethical elephant sanctuary, Doi Inthanon summit hike, Twin Pagodas and Karen coffee farm. Full-day Chiang Mai tour with Pad Thai lunch.
Half-day CHIANGMAI ELEPHANT CARE with hotel pickup, Mahout-style uniform, close elephant observing, feeding, and lunch, no riding.
“The sanctuary is not big and there was only our group, so we could enjoy interaction with the elephants. The place is scenic and the lunch was good. Great choice for a half day activity.”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary and Thai cooking workshop: feed gentle elephants, tour an organic garden, and cook classic dishes for $63.
“The cooking class was very enjoyable. Feeding and seeing the elephants in a natural environment was great. Our guide, Pimdao was very good, very informative and good fun. All in all a lovely day.”
Full-day Chiang Mai ethical elephant sanctuary visit with hands-on vegetarian Pad Thai and bamboo rafting on the Wang River.
“Really good tour guide explained all the history, we got to do a lot more than we expected”
The old city, the temple mountains and the valleys around them, and every way to see them.
