Full Day
A Soulful Day in the Jungle — Walk, Feed, Bathe & Bond with Elephants
🏆 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026
Pricing
฿2800 per person
Children under 12: ฿2000
Children under 4 join for free
Includes:
- Transportation
- Guide
- Lunch
- Elephant food
- Insurance
Pick-Up / Drop Off
07:30–07:45 am / 03:30-04:00 pm
Duration
8 Hours
Small groups, 10-12 persons
Program Highlights
Slow down, unplug, and spend a full day immersed in elephant life. Walk beside gentle giants. Cook for them. Bathe with them in the river.
Watch them just be. It’s a rare kind of magic — where every moment feels honest, quiet, and real.
Elephant Welcome & Storytime
Begin with a short introduction where we share the story of each elephant — how they were rescued, how they’re healing, and why your visit matters.
Cooking Time: Elephant Treats
You’ll help prepare special snacks (banana, sugarcane, vitamin balls) and hand-feed the elephants — one of their favorite moments of the day!
Walking Side by Side
No saddles, no hooks, no pressure. Just a slow walk through open forest and hill paths. The elephants roam. You follow.
Lunch in Nature
Enjoy a peaceful Thai lunch on-site, surrounded by trees and the sounds of the jungle. Vegetarian options available.
Herbal Skin Spa or Mud Bath for the Elephants
Help care for the elephants’ skin with a traditional compress massage or mud spa session. It’s fun and healing — for them and for you.
River Bathing Together
Join the elephants in the water for a playful bath. Wash, scrub, and splash in a shallow, clean jungle stream.
Optional Shower & Relax Time
We have a shower and changing area so you can clean up, rest, and sip tea before heading back to Chiang Mai.
🏆 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026
Pick-Up Info
We pick you up at your hotel in Chiang Mai between 07:30–07:45 AM
You’ll return around 03:30–4:00 PM
Complimentary round-trip transfer is available from any hotel within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old City.
⭐ If you’re staying outside this zone, a small additional fee may apply.
☺️ All transfers are done in air-conditioned 12-seat vans for your comfort
🏆 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026
Why Choose the Full-Day Experience?
More time = deeper connection
Less rushed, more relaxed
Includes both mud spa & river bathing
Ideal for elephant lovers, photographers & families
Reserve your beautiful morning
The Elephants Are Waiting
We keep our groups small to ensure every guest has time and space to connect with the elephants. Most days sell out — early booking is recommended.
Prefer a shorter visit?
Need a relaxed start to your day?
Why travelers book with us
- Elephant Sanctuary | Est. 2007 is proud to be a Tripadvisor Travellers’ 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
Why Travelers Choose Us
Real stories from guests who helped us earn the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2026 award.
Tears in my eyes, in the best way.
I didn’t expect to get emotional, but seeing the elephants just be — no chains, no rides, no rush — was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. This place is full of love.
Emily R.
@emily987_p
My kids didn’t want to leave!
They fed baby elephants, made vitamin balls, and even got to help bathe them. My son said, “This is one of the best days of my life.
Jason T.
@pp.austronaut11
The sanctuary every traveler should visit.
I’ve been to Chiang Mai three times and this is by far the most soulful, respectful experience I’ve had with elephants. No touristy vibe — just peace.
Ann
@ann_kjftrybbbbryyr76
Ethical. Heartfelt. Unforgettable.
You can feel the difference the moment you arrive. These elephants are free, and the staff truly cares. This is what tourism should look like.
Rafael D.
@amazingrafa_b
Not a show. A sanctuary.
If you’re looking for tricks, rides, or selfies — look elsewhere. But if you want to connect with nature and feel part of something meaningful, this is it.
Chloe
@cloe_in_clouds
