CHIANG MAI
Chiang Mai’s best days out.
The 15 elephant sanctuary tours most travellers book in Chiang Mai, gathered in one place. Each with what the day involves, what it costs, how long it runs and the operator behind it.
Ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai plus Mae Wang waterfall swim and bamboo rafting. Lunch and guide included in a full 9-hour day.
Most Popular
Spend a full day with rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand and then hike to Mae Wang Waterfall, with lunch included.
Ethical half-day at Pon Elephant Thailand: feed gentle Asian elephants, learn herbal treats, and splash at the river. Pickup optional.
Chiang Mai 9-hour tour with elephant caretaker training, Long Neck village lunch, river bathing, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall climbing.
Ethical elephant care in Chiang Mai: feed rescued elephants, join the mud spa and bath, meet baby elephants, and enjoy a vegetarian Thai buffet.
“Very nice ratio of guests to elephants. It felt very intimate.”
Ethical Living Green elephants, Doi Inthanon summit and pagodas, plus the Phak Dok Seaw trek to Pha Dok Siew Waterfall.
“John was our tour guide and did an amazing job explain what to expect. He took pictures of us feeding and bathing the elephants in the Elephant Sanctuary. The King and Queen Pagodss were beaufull. At the amazing waterfall hike, I had difRead more”
Climb the sticky Bua Tong falls, spend time at an ethical elephant sanctuary, then float on bamboo rafts in the Chiang Mai countryside.
“Started with bamboo rafting which was very scenic. Then to the elephant sanctuary where we got to feed and get up close with the elephants. Our guide Dam was very friendly and answered our questions about the elephants. Highlight was the sticky waterfall, where we had lots of time to explore. Recommend for all ages.”
Kerchor Eco Elephant Park from Chiang Mai: feed and bathe elephants, learn conservation, enjoy Thai lunch, with easy pickup and transport.
Family-run Elephant Pride Sanctuary near Chiang Mai for small groups. Feed and walk elephants, do a mud-river bath, with lunch and transfers.
“Great day, great staff at the sanctuary. Everything was perfect. From walking with to feeding and playing in the mud and washing them off in the river. Every moment was perfect. Staff was fun and friendly.”
Half-day elephant time at Ran-Tong near Chiang Mai. Small group, hotel pickup, Karen dress, feeding, baths, and Thai lunch included.
“The elephants were beautiful and well cared for. The guide Rambo was informative and fun. The visit was amazing for the price. The food was delicious! I give this place a A+. Very ethical and clean. I recommend it to anyone looking for an experience with these beautiful creatures.”
Full-day Chiang Mai tour with Wat Pha Lat monk trail, Doi Suthep temple, and ethical elephant care at Pon Elephant Thailand.
Half-day Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary. Feed and walk with Asian elephants in the jungle, learn the project’s ethics, plus Thai lunch.
Ethical half-day at Joy Elephant Sanctuary near Chiang Mai: feed and walk with rescued elephants, then cool off by a waterfall.
Ethical elephant walking in a no-riding sanctuary plus a Doi Inthanon summit hike, Twin Pagodas, rice-terrace nature trails, and Karen coffee.
Half-day ethical elephant care in Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, mahout-style uniform, feeding time, roaming, and lunch, with no riding.
“An amazing day! Tom was a fantastic guide. He looked after us really well. He was funny, caring and knowledgeable. His English was excellent. The experience with the elephants was hands on and close up. You get to feed them and make protein supplements for them. There were 2 female Asian elephants”
The Old City temples, the elephant valleys, the mountain day trips and every way to spend a day in the north.
