Spend quality time with elephants in their natural habitat in Chiang Mai.
Enjoy fun activities with these gentle giants while dressed in traditional attire.
Indulge in a mud spa session, hand-feeding experience, and a river shower.
About this activity
The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai promotes a sustainable and ethical way of caring for elephants. Decked out in a traditional Karen attire, you will encounter these rescued gentle giants and have the opportunity to hand-feed them. Following joyful interactions and memorable photos, continue with a relaxing mud spa session and join in bathing the elephants by the river. Your visit also includes a serving of …
What's included
Included
Instructor
Insurance
Tour Guide
Shared Transfers (Round Trip)
Traditional costume rental
Location
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Good to know
Child policy:
Children under 4 years are free of charge. They are welcome to interact with the elephants and access the facilities while under the supervision of their parents.
Good to know:
During the activity, an in-house photographer will capture moments of you at no additional cost. You will receive a download link to access the photos.
Schedule of activities for the full-day visit:
8:00-8:30 AM
Pickup from Chiang Mai hotels.
Depart for the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
10:30 AM
Arrive at the sanctuary.
Walk through the jungle for 10-15 minutes.
Change into traditional Karen clothing.
Listen to an introduction about elephants.
11:00 AM
Play, interact, and take photos with the elephants in a natural setting.
12:00 PM
Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
1:00 PM
Make herbal medicine balls.
Feed the elephants.
Walk the elephants to the river.
Bathe and brush the elephants.
2:00 PM
Experience a mud spa with the elephants.
Categories & locations
Kids & Family
Other attractions
Wildlife
Regions
Chiang Mai · Thailand
Swim in the river and take more photos with the elephants.
3:00 PM
Wash up and say goodbye to the elephants.
3:30-5:00 PM
End of activity with drop-off at Chiang Mai hotels.
Schedule of activities for the morning or afternoon visit:
6:30-7:00 AM / 11:30-12:00 PM
Pickup from Chiang Mai hotels.
Depart for the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
8:30 AM / 1:30 PM
Arrive at the sanctuary.
Change into traditional Karen clothing.
Listen to an introduction about elephants.
9:00 AM / 2:00 PM
Play, interact, and take photos with the elephants in a natural setting.
09:45 AM / 2:45 PM
Experience a mud spa with the elephants.
Walk them to the river and bathe them.
11:30 AM / 4:30 PM
Enjoy a meal of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruit.
12:00-1:30 PM / 5:00-6:30 PM
End of activity with drop-off at Chiang Mai City hotels.
