Thailand · ELEPHANT SANCTUARY TOURS IN CHIANG MAI
The 15 best elephant sanctuary tours in Chiang Mai you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend a full day with rescued elephants, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, enjoy Thai lunch, and raft through the jungle near Chiang Mai.
“Fantastic experience, beautiful ethical elephant sanctuary who prioritises the Elephants well being and happiness. We had a wonderful guide”
Spend seven hours with rescued elephants, a Thai lunch, and a jungle waterfall near Chiang Mai in a welfare-focused day tour.
“Beer was such a great tour guide & very patient! Knowledgeable & welcoming. Our group had such a great time, awesome experience!!! WooHoo shout out to Beer!!! Until next time :)”
Feed, learn about, and bathe elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand on a five-hour Chiang Mai sanctuary tour with optional hotel pickup.
“The tour was well organised. We had a wonderful time as a family seeing the elephants in a beautiful setting. The elephants are well cared for, and we learned a lot about them. It was a memorable day!”
Review of Chiang Mai’s elephant sanctuary, Long Neck village, Thai lunch, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall day tour, with practical tips and honest value advice.
“It was the best experience ever. Our guide Amy was the best. She explained everything perfectly. The elephants were awesome and the work of the people there is truly amazing. They saved them and they live freely now. I totally recommend this.”
Feed, care for, and bathe rescued elephants near Chiang Mai with lunch, hotel transfers, a baby elephant, and an ethical hands-on program.
“The half day experience was amazing! It was the highlight of my trip to Thailand. The staff was outstanding and passionate about their elephants. I highly recommend this excursion.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon, ethical elephant sanctuary, waterfall trek, pagodas, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.
“Even there was a communication or language issue, I enjoyed this tour. The elephants were scary for me but I finally manage to be able and feed them. The Inthanon temple was amazing!”
Climb Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall, walk beside rescued elephants, and float through jungle scenery on an active, full-day tour.
“Our guide, Poppy, was great. He made us feel comfortable and made sure we had a god experience. The day was well organized and we were surprised to hike up a waterfall. The bamboo rafting was relaxing surrounded y the jungle. The elephant sanctuary was best part. A must do in Thailand.”
Feed, walk with, and bathe elephants at Kerchor Eco Elephant Park, with a Thai lunch, local guides, and Chiang Mai transport included.
“the elephants seemed happy and that was nice to see. the guides were very informative and we had a great time”
Spend a full day with elephants near Chiang Mai, including feeding, forest walks, mud baths, river rinses, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“This is an amazing experience and I encourage anybody traveling to Thailand to sign up for this! This excursion was extra special as it was our first full day in Thailand. After the hour-long drive up to the mountains (they picked us up from our hRead more”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Ran-Tong elephant experience, with feeding, bathing, rescue education, meals, transport details, and practical booking advice.
“We have a good experience with my family . This is our first time seen elephant but the experience was amazing .”
Review of Chiang Mai’s $57 temple, monk trail, and ethical elephant sanctuary tour, with practical tips on timing, value, fitness, and what to bring.
“It was great !! The guide Sumit was really nice, funny and knowledgeable, the driver Tan was perfect too. The elephant sanctuary was an amazing experience with elephants, Doi suthep tour was a perfect completion to the the day. Very good experience I recommend it.”
Feed and walk with elephants in Chiang Mai’s jungle, meet a local Karen-run team, and enjoy Thai lunch on this thoughtful half-day visit.
“This day tour was an amazing experience. It was both educational and engaging, with great insights into elephants and their habitat at the sanctuary. Feeding the elephants was a highlight, and the delicious lunch made the day even better.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Joy Elephant Sanctuary, with ethical elephant encounters, jungle walks, waterfall time, lunch, and a Thai craft.
“Such a beautiful sanctuary, the elephants are clearly very well taken care off! The whole experience was just amazing and amazing people running it!”
Spend a full day with rescued elephants, hike Doi Inthanon, visit pagodas, waterfalls, rice terraces, and a Karen coffee farm.
“This tour was SO worth it! Jon was very knowledgeable and fun to hang out with. We all loved the activities and the lunch. Definitely a huge highlight of our trip. Thank you!! 🙂”
Feed rescued elephants, prepare herbal supplements, and explore a small Chiang Mai care facility with hotel pickup, lunch, and no riding.
“A great experience with these great creatures. Super friendly and greedy 😂😂. I'd love to have these elephants back home.”
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