This half-day adventure takes you to one of Chiang Mai’s best elephant sanctuaries, where you'll learn about the history and behavior of elephants while getting up close and personal with them. Start by feeding the elephants, then join them in a fun mud spa and cool off together in the river.
After bonding with these majestic animals, enjoy a traditional Thai buffet and visit a beautiful waterfall to complete your experience. It's the perfect way to spend your morning in Chiang Mai!
Hotel Pickup
Your adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City.
Scenic Drive to Sanctuary (1.5 hours)
Enjoy a scenic drive through Chiang Mai's lush landscapes, passing by nature, agricultural areas, and forested hills. You'll also stop briefly at a local market for coffee and snacks.
Arrive at Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary
Upon arrival, you will change into traditional uniforms provided by the sanctuary.
Introduction and Elephant Education
Your guide will introduce you to the sanctuary and provide an insightful briefing on elephant history, their behavior, and conservation efforts.
Prepare Elephant Treats
Learn to make vitamin balls and tamarind treats for the elephants.
Feeding the Elephants
Feed the elephants with your prepared baskets, which include bananas, sugar cane, and other natural treats. Interact closely with the elephants as they enjoy the food.
Play and Bond with Elephants
Spend quality time observing and interacting with the elephants in their natural habitat, learning about their daily lives, and capturing some memorable photos.
Mud Spa with Elephants
Join the elephants for a fun mud bath, applying mud to their skin as part of their care routine.
Bathing and Brushing the Elephants in the River
Walk to the river and help bathe and brush the elephants while they play and cool off in the water.
Buffet Lunch
Enjoy a delicious buffet of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit with your fellow travelers. A bottle of drinking water is also provided.
Visit a Local Waterfall
After saying goodbye to the elephants, visit a nearby waterfall where you can swim and relax in the natural surroundings.
Return to Chiang Mai City
After a memorable morning, you'll head back to your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City
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4.6
I had an incredible time feeding and bathing the elephants at the sanctuary in Mae Win; their playful personalities made every moment delightful. While I loved learning about their care, I wish the time spent with them had been a bit longer for an even deeper bond.
4.8
Spending time at the sanctuary was a highlight of our family trip to Chiang Mai. We loved the moment we fed the elephants, watching their gentle trunks curl around the bananas we offered. Bathing them in the river was both exhilarating and calming, as we splashed water and shared laughter together. The connection we felt while bonding with these magnificent creatures was truly unforgettable. If there’s one thing we would suggest, it would be to have more time to explore the beautiful surroundings in Mae Win after our elephant encounters. Overall, this experience was a delightful way to appreciate the beauty of nature and wildlife.
4.8
Interacting with the elephants was a dream come true; feeding them and watching them play in the water was such a joyful experience.