A swimsuit or change of clothes (you will get wet and muddy), sunscreen, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle. Sandals or water shoes are recommended.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off within Chiang Mai city is included in the package.

Is the meal suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, vegetarian and vegan meal options are available on request.

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Half-Day Visit with Meal

Duration

1 Days

Accommodation

N/A (Half-Day Trip)

Start | End

Phuket to Phuket

Activity

Elephant Feeding, Bathing, Jungle Walk

Max Altitude

-

Difficulty

Easy

Best Season

Year Round

Group Size

1 - 15 People

Meal

Lunch Included

TOUR DETAILS

Spend a half-day at an ethical, no-riding elephant sanctuary in the jungle outside Chiang Mai. Feed, bathe and walk with rescued elephants, then enjoy a homemade Thai lunch before returning to your hotel. Read More

TRIP ITINERARY

Day 1: Hotel Pickup & Drive to the Sanctuary

Day 1: Feed and Bathe the Elephants

Day 1: Thai Lunch & Return to Hotel

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AMAZING FACTS ABOUT THE TRIP

A Sanctuary, Not a Circus

This sanctuary rescues elephants from logging and trekking camps and lets them roam freely in the jungle. There is no riding and no chains — guests interact with the elephants entirely on the elephants’ terms.

Feeding and Bathing

You will prepare fruit and vegetable snacks, hand-feed the herd, then join them at the river for a mud bath and swim — a favorite part of every visit.

Supporting the Local Community

Your visit directly funds the Karen hill-tribe caretakers and the sanctuary’s ongoing elephant rescue and rehabilitation work in the region.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Spend a half-day at an ethical, no-riding elephant sanctuary in the jungle outside Chiang Mai. Feed, bathe and walk with rescued elephants, then enjoy a homemade Thai lunch before returning to your hotel.

•Comfortable closed-toe shoes for the jungle walk
•A full change of clothes for after the mud bath
•Basic swimming ability for the river bathing session
•Respect the no-riding
•no-chains house rules

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Half-Day Visit with Meal Package Cost

USD 200 p/p | Based on 2 people

Price is based on a private tour for 2 people. The final cost may vary depending on travel dates, group size, itinerary, and hotel selection.

Price Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
English-speaking guide
Elephant sanctuary entrance fee
Thai lunch
Drinking water
Insurance

Price Excludes

Tipping
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages

Complementries

Bottled water
Fresh towel
Change of clothes bag

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Half-Day Visit with Meal Itinerary

At 8:00 AM you will be picked up from your hotel in Chiang Mai and driven roughly 1 hour into the jungle to the elephant sanctuary, with a short briefing on the sanctuary's ethical, no-riding policy on the way.

Note

Chiang Mai to Sanctuary · Briefing & Scenic Drive · 35 km

Altitude

N/A

Meals

Breakfast (own arrangement)

QFAQs

Yes. The sanctuary follows a strict no-riding, no-chains policy. Elephants are rescued from logging and trekking camps and interact with guests only through feeding, bathing and walking.

Traveler Stories

Reviews(5 / 5 from 1 review)

Sarah Mitchell

2026-03-14

★★★★★

Best half-day we spent in Chiang Mai

The elephants were clearly well cared for and the no-riding policy made it feel genuinely ethical. Feeding and bathing them was unforgettable, and lunch afterward was delicious.