Trip Info
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Join-in transfer within 5km of Chiang Mai city
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Include
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English, Thai
Know before you go
Physical Requirement: Moderate fitness level needed for trekking and activities.
Respectful Interaction: Follow guide instructions to ensure elephant welfare and visitor safety.
Booking Requirement: Number of participants must exceed observers (children under 10).
Luggage: Avoid bringing large bags (200 THB fee per bag if necessary).
Overview
The Full-Day Experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers an in-depth, ethical encounter with elephants in the stunning forests near Chiang Mai. This program combines education, adventure, and cultural immersion, allowing guests to form meaningful connections with these gentle giants while supporting sustainable and cruelty-free tourism. Perfect for those seeking a comprehensive and transformative elephant experience.
🐘 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Full-Day Ethical Elephant Adventure
⏰ Duration: 9 hours (including 1.5-hour scenic drive each way)
📍 Location: Mountainous jungle near Chiang Mai
🎯 Activities: Feeding, trekking with elephants, mud spa, river bathing, cultural dressing
🍽️ Included: Traditional Thai lunch, snacks, drinking water, elephant food
🚌 Transportation: Round-trip transfer within 5km of Chiang Mai Old Town
💪 Difficulty: Moderate (includes 1.5 km trekking)
Highlights
- Full-Day Immersion: Spend 9 hours deeply connecting with elephants in their natural habitat.
- Ethical & Educational: Learn each elephant’s unique history and behavior while participating in feeding, bathing, and mud spa activities.
- Scenic Adventure: Trek 1.5 km alongside elephants through lush jungle and mountainous terrain.
- Cultural Experience: Wear traditional Karen clothing and enjoy a authentic Thai lunch.
- Comprehensive Care: Engage in all aspects of elephant care, from feeding to river bathing and therapeutic mud spa.
Itinerary
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Round-trip transportation (within 5km of Old Town)
- English-speaking guide
- Traditional Karen clothing rental
- Elephant food (bananas/sugarcane)
- 1.5 km jungle trek with elephants
- Mud spa and river bathing activities
- Traditional Thai lunch and snacks
- Drinking water
- Comprehensive conservation education
Excludes
- Personal expenses and tips
- Luggage storage fee (200 THB/bag)
- Surcharge for pickup outside 5km zone
- Activities for children under 10
FAQs
No. This is an ethical sanctuary that prohibits riding or any forced activities.
The trek is approximately 1.5 km through scenic jungle terrain alongside the elephants.
Yes, a traditional Thai lunch, snacks, and drinking water are included.
The tour operates regardless of weather. Bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
No. Children under 10 are observers only for safety reasons.
