est. 2007
Chiang Mai’s Sanctuary with Soul — Since 2007
Where elephants are family, not attraction.
Experience Real Elephant Care
For over 17 years, our local sanctuary has quietly protected and cared for elephants who were once exploited.
No crowds. No chains. No riding. Just peace, clean rivers, and banana-loving elephants living their best lives.
What Makes Us Different?
17 Years
17 years of real sanctuary work — not just tourism.
No riding, ever
We believe in dignity, not performances.
Small groups
For a calm, respectful experience. And actually we just enjoy this way.
What Your Visit
Really Supports
Respect Comes First
Elephants are sentient beings — emotional, social, and wise. That’s why we never force them to perform or interact. Every visit is built around their freedom, not our schedule.
Natural Life, Natural Moments
Here, elephants roam freely through forests, nap in the shade, roll in mud, and bathe in clean mountain water. You’ll walk beside them — not behind a rope — and witness who they really are.
Your Visit Helps More Than You Know
When you book a tour with us, you’re doing more than joining a sanctuary visit. You’re helping us care for our herd and support the community we call home.
Every Booking Directly Supports:
- Ongoing elephant rescue & lifetime care
- Salaries and housing for our mahouts & staff
- Local school lunches & hill-tribe community programs
Our Promise to Elephants
Every elephant here lives free — no chains, no riding, no tricks. Just elephants being elephants — loved, respected, and finally at peace.
17 years of ethical sanctuary work
12 Rescued Elephants
5★ Traveler-Rated Experience
Meet Our Elephants
Our Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary is home to 12 elephants — including 4 baby elephants who were born here and are now growing up safely with their herd. Each elephant has been rescued from difficult pasts and now lives freely in our care. Visiting us means supporting an ethical elephant experience in Chiang Mai, where you can see happy elephants, learn their stories, and witness true family bonds in a natural sanctuary setting.
Meet Our Elephants
Our Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary is home to 12 elephants — including 4 baby elephants who were born here and are now growing up safely with their herd.
Each elephant has been rescued from difficult pasts and now lives freely in our care.
Visiting us means supporting an ethical elephant experience in Chiang Mai, where you can see happy elephants, learn their stories, and witness true family bonds in a natural sanctuary setting.
Mae Kam
Retired logging elephant, now living slow and free. Rescued from a logging camp in northern Thailand.
Birthday
April 2, 1968 | Aries ♈️
Personality
Wise, calm, protective
Favorite snack
Pineapple stems 🍍
Dara
Loves quite mornings. Recued from the street begging in Bangkok.
Birthday
September 19, 1984 | Virgo ♍
Personality
Sweet, shy, observant
Favorite snack
Watermelon chunks 🍉
Nong Sai
Our youngest, curious and always playful. Born at the sanctuary.
Birthday
June 11, 2018 | Gemini ♊️
Personality
Curious, energetic, mischief-maker
Favorite snack
Everything. Especially sugarcane 🍬
Every elephant here has a story — one of survival, healing, and a second chance at life.
As you walk beside them, our guides will share their journeys and the moments that brought them home.
Your Visit Experience
More than just fun — this is a mindful day of bonding, care, and joy.
Every moment is designed to respect the elephants and let you connect naturally.
🙏Welcome & Elephant Lesson (30 min)
Begin your visit with a warm hello from our team and a short, heartfelt intro to elephant care.
We’ll share their stories, explain basic behavior, and guide you on how to engage respectfully.
🍌Feed & Walk with the Herd (1 hour)
Help prepare fruit and vitamin snacks — then hand-feed them to our elephants (they’ll remember you forever). Walk alongside them as they roam, snack, and just be elephants in the open space.
💧River Bath & Playtime (45–60 min)
If they’re in the mood, join the elephants for a splash in the river! Some love mud, some love water, some just want to chill — we follow their lead.
🍜Thai Lunch & Relaxation (30–45 min)
After all the fun, enjoy a freshly prepared Thai meal with views of the sanctuary. Shower and change if you like — then take a moment to breathe it all in.
Your Visit Experience
More than just fun — this is a mindful day of bonding, care, and joy.
Every moment is designed to respect the elephants and let you connect naturally.
🙏Welcome & Elephant Lesson (30 min)
Begin your visit with a warm hello from our team and a short, heartfelt intro to elephant care.
We’ll share their stories, explain basic behavior, and guide you on how to engage respectfully.
🍌Feed & Walk with the Herd (1 hour)
Help prepare fruit and vitamin snacks — then hand-feed them to our elephants (they’ll remember you forever).
Walk alongside them as they roam, snack, and just be elephants in the open space.
💧River Bath & Playtime (45–60 min)
If they’re in the mood, join the elephants for a splash in the river!
Some love mud, some love water, some just want to chill — we follow their lead.
🍜Thai Lunch & Relaxation (30–45 min)
After all the fun, enjoy a freshly prepared Thai meal with views of the sanctuary.
Shower and change if you like — then take a moment to breathe it all in.
Program options
Half-Day Morning
Half-Day Afternoon
Full Day Program
Daily Schedule
Morning Pickup: 07:00–07:30
Afternoon Pickup: 13:30–14:00
Drop-off: Hotel drop-off included for all programs
Pricing
Full Day Program: ฿2500 per person
Half Day Program: ฿1600 per person
Children under 12: ฿1200
Program options
Half-Day Morning
Half-Day Afternoon
Full Day Program
Daily Schedule
Morning Pickup: 07:00–07:30
Afternoon Pickup: 13:30–14:00
Drop-off: Hotel drop-off included for all programs
Pricing
Full Day Program: ฿2500 per person
Half Day Program: ฿1600 per person
Children under 12: ฿1200
What’s Included in Your Experience
Elephant feeding, walking & river bathing
Cooking elephant snacks & vitamin balls
Thai lunch with fresh local ingredients
Round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai
Stunning photo opportunities in nature
Optional shower & change facilities
Small group size for a calm, personal vibe
Insurance
What’s Included in Your Experience
- Elephant feeding, walking & river bathing
- Cooking elephant snacks & vitamin balls
- Thai lunch with fresh local ingredients
- Round-trip transportation from Chiang Mai
- Stunning photo opportunities in nature
- Optional shower & change facilities
- Small group size for a calm, personal vibe
- Insurance
What Our Guests Say
«Truly the highlight of our Thailand trip.»
I can’t even explain how special this felt. No crowds, no riding, no shows — just real elephants, living free. I cried twice.
Diane
January 2025
«Worth every baht and then some.»
Our guide was incredible. The elephants were happy and relaxed. It felt like being invited into their home — not watching from a fence.
Mia
June 2025
«We didn’t want to leave.»
Bathing with them, feeding them by hand, learning their names and pasts… It didn’t feel like a tour. It felt like joining a family.
Lee
June 2025
Legally Licensed by Thai Authorities
We’re officially registered and certified by the Thai government.
LET’S PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Elephants Are Waiting
Book your spot in advance to support ethical tourism — and make memories that matter.
Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai. We operate since 2007. Fully licensed and certified.
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Contact Info
- Mae Tang, Chiang Mai 50100
- +66968422777
- Mon-Fri 7am-9pm
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