Elephant Sanctuary: Ethical Wildlife Experience

Explore Chiang Mai’s ethical elephant sanctuary, enjoy a waterfall, and bamboo rafting. Experience authentic Karen culture and support rescued elephants.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary Camp - Guests will be picked up from their accommodation between 7:30-8:00 am by their assigned tour guide. The journey to the Doi Inthanon Elephant Park will take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Along the way, there will be a stop at a local fresh food market where guests can purchase local fruits and enjoy…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Tea and coffee
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

The sanctuary takes great pride in being an ethical haven for elephants. The elephants here have been rescued from unethical parks and attractions where they were subjected to chaining, caging, and riding. At this sanctuary, elephants receive the love and care they deserve, fostering peaceful and respectful interactions between humans and animals. The…

Location
Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary Camp
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Maps23074507145
Jun 18, 2025
Great Experience! - Booking a tour of an elephant sanctuary was at the top of my list, but I was so worried after hearing about the prevalence of unethical practices, so I asked the person who booked the tour for us some questions before going. Taksin, the guide, not only answered my questions, but during the tour, he explained the history of how elephants were used for work and why they don't do that anymore. There were 4 elephants during our visit and they were treated very well throughout the experience. If any of them wanted to take longer munching on leaves, they had the time:) The elephants were incentivized by food treats and none of the staff ever spoke harshly or had to coerce them. The elephants seemed genuinely content and I could see the effort that goes into their care. Riding is NEVER allowed. The waterfall was beautiful and we loved the bamboo raft experience. Taksin was a fun and outgoing tour guide and we really enjoyed our time with him! He took pictures of us throughout the day and shared them with us which was above and beyond. I highly recommend helping support this local community and their beautiful elephants!
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306musac
Apr 13, 2025
Great day - Great day spent with family with our guide Marc who is extremely kind and friendly. We were lucky enough to be alone with family so the guide was private. We had the luxury of doing the activities according to our pace and our needs. Marc is excellent.
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From $74
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).