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15 Best Elephant Sanctuary Tours In Chiang Mai

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The 15 most popular elephant sanctuary tours in Chiang Mai. What each one involves, what it costs and who runs it, so you can pick the right day before you book.

15 Best Elephant Sanctuary Tours In Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Pon Elephant Thailand: what ethical really looks like in practice
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Spend real time with ethical elephants near Chiang Mai, swim by Mae Wang Waterfalls, then bamboo raft the Mae Wang River.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“This tour made our holiday! Mel was so informative, full of energy and had us laughing at every activity. We were really pleased to see how happy all the elephants were and the experience was well balanced between for seeing and interacting with the animals whilst respecting them at the same time. Would recommend to…”

9,160 reviews9 hoursFrom $60by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Meet the Elephants: Feeding, Walking, Touch, and Foraging Time
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

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2.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

Ethical elephant care plus a jungle hike to Mae Wang Waterfall from Chiang Mai, with river bathing, lunch, and expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Excelent tour to Po Elephant Sanctuary ! We had a great time feeding peting washing and observe the elephants in their natural habitat ! Highly Recommended ! 🙏🤗🩷🐘🐘🐘🇹🇭”

5,780 reviews7 hoursFrom $50by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - First Stop: Meet the Team, Then Learn How to Behave
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour - Changing into local clothes and learning how elephants communicate
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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

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4.From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

Ethical elephant care in Chiang Mai: feed rescued elephants, join mud bath, then enjoy a vegetarian Thai buffet with pickup and guide.

★ 4.8

“We had an amazing time at the Elephant Sanctuary. Our guides were lovely and so welcoming. You can tell the Elephants are truly looked after. We will be back! Thank you 🙏🏼”

1,899 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $53by Elephant Retirement Park Chiang Mai

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3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail - Doi Inthanon’s top views and the royal pagodas
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3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour - Stop 1: Bua Thong Waterfalls (Sticky Waterfall) and the barefoot climb
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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

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6.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

Ethical elephant sanctuary, a sticky waterfall barefoot climb, and scenic bamboo rafting in Chiang Mai, with lunch included for $58.70.

★ 5.0

“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour, largely thanks to our guide, Paul, who was extremely knowledgeable and caring. He took great care of us throughout the day, especially during our visit to the Bua Tong Waterfall. At the New Elephant Home, we had an excellent “classroom” session where Paul taught us about the elephants and their…”

870 reviewsFrom $58.70by NEW ELEPHANT HOME

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From Chiang Mai: Kerchor Eco Elephant Park Tour - Getting from Chiang Mai to the park without turning the day into a slog
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From Chiang Mai: Kerchor Eco Elephant Park Tour

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Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience - Getting there: hotel pickup plus a long mountain ride
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Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience

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8.Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience

Chiang Mai full-day at Elephant Pride Sanctuary: family elephant care lesson, feed and bathe, Thai lunch, and round-trip hotel transfers.

★ 5.0

“Our driver was very friendly and attentive throughout the day. It was a comfortable ride to the farm with a short stop along the way. The elephants are very docile, still they are large and unpredictable so always be aware. When having the mud bath expect to get muddy! The clay may stain your clothes.…”

658 reviewsFrom $91.31by Elephant Pride Sanctuary

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Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong - The Elephant School Start: Mahout Karen Clothes and Center Rules
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Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong

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9.Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong

Half-day rescued elephants at Ran-Tong in Chiang Mai: hotel pickup, small group of 15, feeding, bathing, Thai meal, and shower time.

★ 5.0

“This was the highlight of my trip to Thailand. You get to feed, bathe and walk elephants. Something that I will remember for the rest of my life.”

625 reviewsFrom $58.70by Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour - Doi Suthep: Chiang Mai’s big temple moment
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour

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10.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Monk Trail & Doi Suthep Tour

Ethical elephant care plus a forest monk trail and Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep temple in one full-day tour. Great value for $57.

★ 4.9

“Our family really enjoyed this adventure and the guide, Sumit, went over the top and told us about the history of everything. He definitely made this adventure for us and we really enjoyed his personality. The Pon Elephant crew definitely needs to take care of Sumit.”

563 reviews1 dayFrom $57by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Dream Project Sanctuary - Half-Day - Hotel pickup, the drive out of Chiang Mai, and arriving in jungle country
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Dream Project Sanctuary – Half-Day

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11.Chiang Mai: Elephant Dream Project Sanctuary – Half-Day

Half-day ethical elephant experience near Chiang Mai: feed and walk with elephants in jungle habitat, learn from local guides, and enjoy Thai lunch.

★ 4.9

“JJ was positive, upbeat, and genuinely you can tell he shares the owner’s spirit when it comes to creating a caring home for the elephants. There are many ethical sanctuaries, and this one truly deserves more attention. The elephants are clearly well cared for, and nothing felt forced. They were guided gently, and if they…”

552 reviews4 hoursFrom $51by Elephantdreamproject

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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall - Getting there: a realistic 7-hour rhythm from Chiang Mai Old City
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Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

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12.Chiang Mai: Ethical Half Day Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall

Ethical Chiang Mai elephant observation at Joy Elephant Sanctuary: feed the herd, watch them roam, swim by a waterfall, make Ya Dom.

★ 4.9

“This was such an amazing experience and a highlight on my trip to Thailand. Learned about elephants, got to feed and walk with them, had a great lunch, got to swim in a beautiful area with a waterfall and elephants in close distance, and the day ended with a craft activity to take home. It…”

450 reviews7 hoursFrom $54by Joy Elephant Sanctuary

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program - Doi Inthanon summit, Twin Pagodas, and botanical garden pauses
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

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13.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program

Ethical elephant walking at Living Green Sanctuary plus Doi Inthanon hike and Twin Pagodas, with Karen coffee and Pad Thai from Chiang Mai.

★ 4.6

“We had an amazing experience with the Doi Inthanon Hiking & Elephant Sanctuary Program! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. The highlight of the day was definitely the ethical elephant sanctuary. Walking alongside the elephants, learning about their stories, and seeing how well they are cared for was truly unforgettable. No riding, no…”

324 reviews12 hoursFrom $56by Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai and Chonburi

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Elephant care program at CHIANGMAI ELEPHANT CARE - Morning logistics in Chiang Mai: pickup, van comfort, and timing
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Elephant care program at CHIANGMAI ELEPHANT CARE

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Chiang Mai, Cooking Classes, Elephant Sanctuary Tours, Thai Cooking Classes, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Thai Cooking Workshop

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15.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Thai Cooking Workshop

Ethical elephant sanctuary time plus a hands-on Thai cooking workshop in Chiang Mai, with farm herbs, river bathing, and take-home recipes.

★ 4.9

“Incredible value for money. Air was so warm and funny. We learned so much about the local cuisine. The elephant sanctuary was amazing, it was so heartwarming to see the freedom the animals had and they seemed genuinely happy to be there. Transportation was all brilliant also. We were well taken care of from start…”

276 reviews9 hoursFrom $63by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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