Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai - Half day tour
Duration
daily
Max Group Size
20
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Partially guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
3 - 60 Ages
Tour Overview
Spend a meaningful half-day with elephants in an ethical environment while learning about their behavior and conservation.
Your journey begins with hotel pickup and a 1.5-hour drive through the scenic countryside to our sanctuary. Upon arrival, our professional English-speaking guides will provide an orientation while you change into traditional Karen clothing.
You'll receive bananas and sugar cane to feed the elephants before meeting each member of our elephant community. Learn their individual stories as you interact with them in a respectful environment.
The experience continues with a mud spa session where you'll help apply protective mud treatments to the elephants' skin, followed by river bathing where you can assist in their cleaning routine.
**Operate 2 times per day : Morning 6.30am. & Afternoon 11.30am.**
Route
Starts from
Chiang Mai
Ends in
Chiang Mai
Pickup Location
Chiang Mai, 06:30
Dropoff Location
Chiang Mai
Highlights
Itinerary
Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
Learn about the elephants and change into traditional Karen clothing.
Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history. Take photos with the elephants.
Mud Spa with the elephants
Walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them.
Eat a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants.
Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Trip includes
Included
Guiding Method
Partially guided
EnglishLunch
Round-trip transfer to/from your hotel in Chiang Mai (We offer a free transfer service to all places of accommodation within a 5km radius of Chiang Mai’s old city. Transport from locations outside this area will incur a surcharge)
Customers will be collected in a 9 seater, air conditioned van for the first part of the journey. A change of vehicle, to a single- or dual-cab 4x4s with sheltered bench seating is necessary for the final 20 minutes of the transfer.
- Photographer (Customers can download experience photos from our private portal)
- Food for the elephants
- Snacks, tea, coffee, drinking water
- Interactive Experience: Be prepared for a hands-on experience, as this program includes elephant bathing and mud spa activities. These engaging activities help foster a memorable connection with the elephants.
- Health & Safety: All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.
- Children (4-10yrs.) & Infant (1-3yrs.) must be accompanied by parents/guardians
- Our program will continue even in heavy rain. There will be no cancellations due to rain.
- Recommend to bring : Hat, Bathing Suit, Sunscreen, Insect Repellent, Towel, Change of Clothes and Walking Shoes
Excluded
- Own expense
- Tip for guide & driver
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