Half-day tour to admire elephants and enjoy Thai nature

Activities

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Free Cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 7 Hours

Instant Confirmation

Guided Tour

e-Voucher

Group Tour

Do this because

You'll join the elephant observation program, a hub for responsible tourism

There's an English-speaking guide to help you observe elephants in their natural habitat

You can refresh with tea and take a break at the waterfall while observing elephants

You'll craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir as a memorable gift

You can walk alongside elephants as they forage in the jungle with their herd

What to expect

Imagine stepping into a peaceful jungle area where elephants roam freely near a beautiful waterfall. This half-day elephant observation program allows you to connect with these amazing animals in a natural setting. You can choose between 2 different ticket options in the order box: - Option 1, half-day tour starting in the morning, with pick-up between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. - Option 2, half-day tour starting in the afternoon, with pick-up between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. Your day starts with hands-on activities like preparing food for the elephants and learning about their behaviors. You’ll also get to observe them as they walk and forage in the jungle. Afterwards, take a break by the waterfall (no elephant bathing) and enjoy herbal tea.Throughout the experience, you’ll see the elephants’ natural behaviours and learn about their care from the staff. At the Sanctuary, the focus is on ethical and meaningful interactions, offering a chance to see elephants as they truly are. Guided by an English-speaking guide, this program provides a responsible experience with these gentle giants.

What's included

Entrance fees

Lunch

Guided tour

Water

Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle

Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas

Towels

Coffee or tea

Insurance

What's not included

Tips (optional)

Personal expenses

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not wheelchair accessible

Know in advance:

Customers will travel in a 12-seater, air-conditioned van, switching to a roofed 4×4 truck for the last 10 minutes to reach the camp

The pick-up window for the morning session is 06:30–07:00, with drop-off around 13:30

The pick-up window for the afternoon session is 12:00–12:30, with drop-off around 19:00

Free transfer service to/from all places of accommodation within a 4 km radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Transport from locations outside this area will incur a surcharge, in this case, kindly provide the provider with the hotel/ property name

Child seat is available on request

Remember to bring:

Extra clothes, swimming suit, sandals, closed shoes (anti-slip), sunblock lotion, insects spray, customers own allergy medication if needed

Provider

Joy Elephant Sanctuary

Booking Fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation Fee

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins

Where

Meeting point:

Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City. The pick-up window for the morning session is 06.30–07.00 a.m. The pick-up window for the afternoon session is 12.00–12.30 p.m.