Learning about and observing rescued elephants at a sanctuary. Observe elephants respectfully in quaint surroundings, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian Thai buffet lunch.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 5 - 6 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Pickup from your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Experience
Itinerary
Pickup location:
Chiang Mai
Van
(1 hour)
Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Break time, Coffee, Lunch (5 hours)
Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Walk (5 hours)
Arrive back at:
Chiang Mai
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights
- Watch or join with elephants playing in the mud pool and bath
- Learn about and observe the rescued elephants' behavior
- Prepare food and feed the elephants
- Eat a delicious traditional Thai buffet lunch
- Enjoy a relaxing pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Full description
Meet and feed elephants on this elephant sanctuary tour from Chiang Mai. Watch these majestic creatures up close and learn about them from specialists. Sit down to an authentic Thai lunch and stay hydrated with complimentary water.
Start your journey in the morning with a hotel pickup from Chiang Mai city center. Take the 1-hour ride to the countryside of Mae Tang district.
Get changed into the local clothes and be ready for the fun activities. The experienced guide will provide information about the elephants' behavior and how to provide proper care for them. Then, prepare food and healthy treats for the elephants and feed them afterward.
After that, you and the elephants will walk to play in the mud and sand spa. During this time, you will have a chance to observe their behavior, in beautiful natural surroundings.
After your time with the elephants, change your clothes, shower, and then enjoy a delicious traditional Thai buffet lunch, which is suitable for vegetarians. After lunch, relax on the 1-hour journey back to your hotel in Chiang Mai city center.
Includes
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Chiang Mai city center
- Live guide
- Drinking water
- Food for feeding the elephants
- Vegetarian lunch
- Transfers from outside 5 km of the old town
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Important information
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Flip-flops
- Insect repellent
Know before you go
- Please note that all activities mentioned will be based on the elephants, who are not forced to do any activity they do not want to do
- Once booked, the local operator will confirm the pick-up time with you again
- Your visit will help support the work and future elephant rescues
- This tour supports ethical elephant tourism with greater welfare