Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai, TH
Explore a full day adventure with a waterfall trekking experience and an ethical elephant sanctuary. Interact with rescued elephants and enjoy bamboo rafting in the jungle.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Embark on a one-of-a-kind experience and visit an ethical rescued elephant facility in the jungle outside Chiang Mai. Visit the a local community of indigenous people, settling in an area with natural resources, forests, water sources and beautiful surroundings. Cool off in a waterfall, savor a traditional Thai lunch, and become a caretaker for the day as you interact, feed, and observe the gentle giants in their natural environment.
Begin with a pickup from your hotel or accommodation in downtown Chiang Mai. Take a scenic drive southwest of Chiang Mai and see local farms, hill tribe villages, and rice fields along the way.
Journey to the Mae Wang Waterfalls, where you'll relax and take a dip in the water. Arrive at the Pon Elephant Thailand located deep in the jungle. You'll be welcomed to the sanctuary by a guide who will lead you through the experience.
Next, get a briefing on Asian elephants and the background of the sanctuary. Come and meet the friendly rescued elephants and feed them bananas.
Walk up the hill with elephants through the forest and watch the elephants forage for food in the wilderness. Observe elephants interacting between families in their natural environment.
Head down to the river and enjoy bathing with the elephants. Walk with the elephants back to the sanatorium and embrace the memories and have time to say goodbye to these marvelous creatures.
Finish off with a scenic bamboo rafting trip along the Mae Wang River before you get dropped off at your hotel in Chiang Mai.
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Guide
Lunch
Fruits
Drinking water
Towel
Tips
The itinerary is subject to change due to bad weather or other force majeure events. If there is heavy rain, the waterfall and bamboo activity will be cancelled due to safety reasons. You will be able to enjoy a Khao Soi cooking class instead.
Opening hours are subject to change
All activities mentioned are based on elephants who are not forced to do any activities
Wir hatten einen fantastischen Tag! Der Ausflug zu den Elefanten war wirklich atemberaubend - wir konnten die Elefanten (klein und groß) aus nächster Nähe erleben und mit ihnen interagieren! Wunderschöne Momente für unsere Teenager und uns. Das Bamboorafting war toll - die kleine Wanderung zum Wasserfall sehr schön. Danke an unseren großartigen Guide Paul, der uns die Geschichte und das Leben der Elefanten in Thailand so nah gebracht hat! Wir geben eine 10 von 10 für diesen einzigartigen Tag und können diese Tour uneingeschränkt empfehlen!
Espectacular. Nuestra guia Yaya ha estado super pendiente de nosotros, preocupándose por qué comieramos lo que nos gustaba y haciéndonos fotos de la experiencia. Ver los elefantes de tan cerca y sin una aglomeración de gente ha sido lo mejor.Además hay 4 puntos con elefantes, por lo que vas conociendo a cada grupo de elefantes por fases y nunca hay más de unas 10 personas con ellos, lo que hace la experiencia super inmersiva. Recomendable 10/10.
We had a great day with Nop as our guide He made the whole experience unforgettable. Thanks again, Nop! Highly recommended activity in Chiang Mai.
El guia de la actividad Nop ha estado todo el rato pendiente del grupo, es muy profesional y ademas de cuidarnos nos ha hecho pasar un dia muy divertido. Ha sido una experoencia increible. Nop transmitia amor por los elefantes y conocia muy bien su trabajo. Tanto Nop como el señor que conducia eran alegres y muy divertidos. A toda la familia nos ha encantado y repetiriamos sin dudarlo
Molto positiva. Guida Pon top. Organizzazione perfetta.
Really enjoyed the whole day . Excellent guide and plenty of time with the Elephants . Rafting was great fun and a lovely group of people .lunch was excellent.
The best experience in Thailand so far. Suriya the best guide we could ask for. Everything 10/10.
La experiencia con los elegantes y la guía ha sido muy buena. Lo único que no pudimos hacer rafting y nos lo cambiaron por clase de cocina. En época de monzon tiene que ser frecuente que no se pueda hacer rafting
Du début à la fin cela a été une expérience exceptionnelle. Nous avons rencontré des personnes investies et qui aiment ce qu’ils font et qui aiment tout autant le partager, Paul notre guide en a été un parfait exemple. Grace à lui nous garderons de tout ça des souvenirs inoubliables. Merci à vous.