Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Full Day – Chiang Mai
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🎫 Public Ticket Price
฿3,500
per adult (at gate)
🏆 Our Exclusive Price
฿2,800
per adult (incl. transfers)
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About Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Full Day – Chiang Mai
Spend a full day with rescued elephants at Chiang Mai's top ethical sanctuary — feed, bathe in the mud spa, and walk alongside these gentle giants with no riding, no hooks, no chains.
🐘 ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE Chiang Mai is home to the world's most renowned ethical elephant sanctuaries. This full-day (9-hour) experience is one of the most meaningful wildlife encounters in Thailand. Unlike traditional camps that involve elephant riding, this sanctuary is 100% no-riding, no hooks, no chains — focused entirely on the natural behaviour and welfare of rescued elephants.
🏷️ PUBLIC TICKET PRICES (2026)
- Arrive at the jungle sanctuary and receive a full safety briefing
- Change into traditional Karen hill tribe clothing provided
- Meet your elephant family and learn each elephant's rescue story
- Prepare and feed fruit baskets to the elephants
- Walk with the elephants through the forest trail
- Elephant bathing & mud spa — get muddy together!
- Traditional Thai lunch served at the sanctuary
- Optional: Tie-Dye Workshop & Elephant Poo Paper Workshop
- Half Day Experience (6 hrs): ฿1,900/person
- Full Day / One Day Elephant Care (9 hrs): ฿2,800/person
- Feed & Shower Experience (2 hrs): ฿1,390/person
- Feed Me Experience (1 hr): ฿690/person
- Overnight Stay (2D1N): From ฿3,500/person
- Volunteer Program (3D2N): ฿5,900/person
🐘 ABOUT THE ELEPHANTS The sanctuary is home to rescued elephants from logging operations, street begging, and riding camps. Experienced mahouts (elephant caretakers) supervise all activities and share the personal story of each elephant. The sanctuary follows strict ethical guidelines for elephant welfare. 👗 WHAT TO BRING
- Pickup from hotel: 7:00–8:00 AM
- Arrive at sanctuary: ~9:00 AM
- Activities: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Return to hotel: ~5:00–6:00 PM
- Total duration: 9 hours
- Comfortable clothes you don't mind getting muddy
- Closed-toe shoes or sandals (not flip flops)
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Camera (waterproof recommended for bathing)
- Small towel
- ️ IMPORTANT NOTES
- No elephant riding at any time
- Suitable for ages 5 and above
- Not recommended for pregnant women or those with serious back/mobility issues
- Free hotel pickup within 5km of Chiang Mai Old City
Best Time to Visit
All year round. Morning programs depart 7–8 AM. November–February for coolest weather. Avoid rainy season (June–October) if possible.
Location & Directions
What's Included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (within 5km of Old City)
- English-speaking mahout guide
- Traditional Karen hill tribe clothing
- Elephant feeding (fruit baskets)
- Elephant bathing & mud spa
- Traditional Thai lunch
- Full safety briefing
Not Included
- Elephant riding (not offered — ethical sanctuary)
- Personal purchases & souvenirs
- Tips for mahouts (appreciated)
- Hotel pickup outside 5km radius (surcharge applies)
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Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before visit. No refund for cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows.
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🔥 Complete Package
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Hotel + Airport Transfer + Tours — all included. Airport to airport.
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Experience
1D/0N · 3-star
฿3,500
Our Exclusive Price
฿2,800
per adult
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