Day Trips

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Experience in Chiang Mai

Name: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Experience in Chiang Mai
Start: 2024-11-22T13:30:00
End: 2024-11-22T16:30:00
Location: Chiang Mai

Whether you're eager to feed elephants, dive into a half or full-day of learning about rescue efforts, or simply observe from afar, we’ve got the ideal ethical elephant experience lined up for you!

Highlights

Dive into a half or full-day tour, or choose the 'Watch Me' or 'Feed Me' experiences for splendid personal moments with elephants at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
Enjoy the journey across soothing hills and farmlands in a round-trip transfer, and don traditional Karen clothing for an enriching cultural experience.
Get up close with elephants in their natural habitat! Feed, play, and shower with these gentle giants under the guidance of an English-speaking expert.
Relish a traditional meal amidst the greenery after a mud spa and river bath session with the elephants, enhancing your bond with these gentle giants.
Fun fact: Ever wondered if an elephant can remember you? Surprise! Elephants have a strong memory and may remember your interaction for a long time!

Inclusions

Half-day/full-day tour of Elephant Sanctuary (as per option selected)
English-speaking guide
Elephant feeding
Interaction & mud spa with elephants (as per option selected)
Access to Elephant Rain Shower (as per option selected)
Bathe with elephants (as per option selected)
Elephant walk to the river (as per option selected)
Round-trip hotel transfer (as per option selected)
Lunch & snacks (as per option selected)
Traditional Karen clothing (as per option selected)
Access to the viewing platform (as per option selected)
Preparing elephant food (as per option selected)
Thai cooking and artisanal drip coffee demonstration (as per option selected)

Itinerary

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Your experience

Feed me experience

Pressed for time but still want to connect with elephants? The Feed Me experience is just what you need! Spend a couple of hours feeding these gentle giants from a specially-built platform while learning about their behaviors up close. Plus, you’ll get to flex your eco-creativity by turning elephant poop into paper in a fun sustainability class. Perfect for a quick yet meaningful introduction to elephant care! Want more? Upgrade to get access to Elephant Rain Shower to have fun with your new friends.

Half-day experience

Start by getting into traditional Karen clothing, then meet and greet the elephants with their favorite snacks—bananas and sugarcane. After feeding, it’s time to get muddy! Join them for a spa treatment, covering the elephants in a healthy layer of mud while they happily frolic. Next up? A splashy trip to the river for a fun bathing session. Scrub, swim, and bond with these gentle giants as they play in the water. Wrap up the day with snacks, fresh fruits, and some final photos before heading back to Chiang Mai.

Watch me experience

If you prefer observing elephants in their natural element, the 'Watch Me' experience is your go-to! Slip into traditional Karen attire and follow the elephants as they stroll, forage, and bathe in the jungle. It’s a photographer’s dream as you capture their everyday routines from a respectful distance. You’ll also get the chance to feed them, but the real magic lies in simply watching them be themselves. Learn about their behavior, the dynamics of the herd, and help prepare their meals.

Full-day experience

Ready for the full elephant experience? After a scenic ride through Chiang Mai’s stunning countryside, you’ll arrive at the sanctuary, greeted by your English-speaking guide. Start with feeding and learning about each elephant’s unique story. Then, after lunch, it’s time to dive into a full day of elephant fun. Walk alongside them as they wander through the jungle, then give them a mud bath in their spa! The fun continues with a refreshing river bath, where you’ll scrub, splash, and play with these gentle creatures. End the day with some final photos and farewells, leaving with unforgettable memories of your time with these incredible animals.

Know before you go

What to bring

Have your passport ready for a seamless experience.
Bring along your hat, bathing suit, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, spare clothes, and walking shoes.

What's not allowed

Keep in mind drones are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.
Your safety comes first so visitors with pregnant people and individuals with serious medical conditions are restricted from participating in this experience.

Additional information

You are welcome to bring your camera to the experience. However, unless your device is waterproof, it is recommended not to use it during the mud activity or while bathing the elephants in the river.
The sanctuary offers a complimentary photography service. A professional photographer will accompany you and will upload the photos taken to the EJS Chiang Mai Facebook page. You can find the images labeled with the date and program name. Please download the images within 90 days from the visit date, after which the photos will be permanently deleted.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.