Chiang Mai’s Sanctuary with Soul — Since 2007
Where elephants are family, not attraction.
Chiang Mai’s Sanctuary with Soul — Since 2007
Where elephants are family, not attraction.
Experience Real Elephant Care
For over 19 years, our local sanctuary has given its elephants calm, supervised days in nature.
No crowds. No chains. No riding. Just peace, clean rivers, and banana-loving elephants living their best lives.
Recognized by travelers worldwide
Top 10% Worldwide
We’re incredibly grateful to the guests who shared their experiences and helped Elephant Sanctuary | Est. 2007 receive the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026 award.
This recognition places us among the top 10% worldwide—and means even more because it comes from real traveler reviews.
For us, it is a reminder to keep improving every part of the experience: elephant care, honest communication, reliable pickup, thoughtful guides, and warm support before and after your visit.
What Makes Us Different?
19 Years
19 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.
19 years of ethical sanctuary work
12 Rescued Elephants
4.8 · 554 reviews · Tripadvisor · Oct 2026
Meet Our Elephants
Our elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai is a 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 quiet mornings. Rescued from the street begging in Bangkok.
Birthday
September 19, 1984 | Virgo ♍
Personality
Sweet, shy, observant
Favorite snack
Watermelon chunks 🍉
Nong Sai
Retired logging elephant, now living slow and free. Rescued from a logging camp in northern Thailand.
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.
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: ฿2800 per person
Half Day Program: ฿2200 per person
Children under 12: from ฿1400
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
Why travelers book with us
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Elephant Sanctuary | Est. 2007 is proud to be a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026 winner, placing us among the top 10% worldwide.
This recognition is based on reviews and ratings shared by travelers who experienced our sanctuary.
- Operating since 2007
- No elephant riding
- Hotel pickup available
- Secure online payment
