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“Loved this day! Kids were over the moon with the elephants. :) The animals loved bathing with us and splashing water. We fed them and then walked a bit through the jungle alongside them. Loved also the dip by the waterfall!”
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.
“Tuto our guide was so good! Such good information on the elephant. A great ethical sanctuary”
Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day: feed rescued elephants, join mud-bath play, make treats, eat Thai lunch, with hotel pickup and English guide.
“Absolutely LOVED this experience! To start the park was very ethical & the elephants were free to roam throughout the area, and participate in their own terms. The staff and caregivers were so passionate, kind, hospitable & knowledgeable which was great (I had lots of questions!). I’d recommend booking at a non-peak time as well,…”
Chiang Mai day tour to Bua Tong waterfall, ethical New Elephant Home, and scenic bamboo rafting, with lunch and pickup.
“Paul was the guide for today's adventure. It started with a trip to the waterfalls, followed by the trip to New Elephant Home, and then the bamboo raft excursion. Paul took care of us, and gave us lots of information and what to expect. He was knowledgeable about the elephants and was always willing to…”
Chiang Mai eco elephant park: mud-bath play, feeding baby elephants, stream bathing, Thai lunch, and an eco-focused care talk.
“Wonderful experience. Must do while im Chiang Mai. Had fun preparing food for the elephants feeding them and bathing them.”
Elephant Pride Sanctuary full-day tour from Chiang Mai: small-group elephant care lessons, Thai lunch, mud bath and river rinse with hotel transfers.
“Amazing experience with genuine, caring, fun, safe and welcoming people. It was a pleasure to be able to visit, we were incredibly well looked after from the moment we were collected. A day we will never forget!”
A half-day Chiang Mai elephant visit at Ran-Tong Save & Rescue with small groups, hotel pickup, and hands-on feeding and bathing.
“This was the highlight of my trip to Thailand. You get to feed, bathe and walk elephants. Something that I will remember for the rest of my life.”
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.
“One of the best experiences we’ve ever had. Paul was an amazing guide, super friendly and full of knowledge. Seeing the elephants was very rewarding, this is a great ethical activity worth every penny. The food and transport was great as well.”
Half-day Elephant Dream Project sanctuary in Chiang Mai: ethical elephant jungle feeding, guided learning in English, Thai lunch, hotel pickup.
“Amazing experience!! We did some research regarding ethics etc. when choosing a sanctuary and we’re so glad we went with this one. It was locally run, and the elefants were taken good care of. We fed the elefants and went for a little walk up the mountain with them, it was amazing to see them…”
Ethical half-day elephant observation in Chiang Mai: feed and walk with Joy Elephant Sanctuary, then waterfall tea, swim, and herb inhaler craft.
“A truly ethical elephant sanctuary! The elephants are not forced to do anything and live almost like they are free. Although you are not allowed to pet the animals, you can get very close to them and feed them. The guides were super nice and made sure that the day was a unique and wonderful…”
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.
“Felt like what heaven might be like 🙌🥰🙏🏻- Thank you to our fabulous and truly funny guide. She made it extra special! 😍”
Full-day Chiang Mai ethical elephant sanctuary visit with hands-on vegetarian Pad Thai and bamboo rafting on the Wang River.
“Mark and Nim were great guides, we had 11 in our group so everyone got plenty of time with the elephants, it was a great experience with good food and the bamboo rafting on top made it a great day. Just be prepared you are gonna get very wet on the raft.”
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