“Three drafts of the itinerary before we paid anything, and every change was answered the same day. The guide in Chiang Mai was worth the whole trip.”

Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary Day
A full day at a small ethical sanctuary: feed, walk and observe, with no riding and no bathing shows.
A full day at a small ethical sanctuary: feed, walk and observe, with no riding and no bathing shows.
Best for: Families and animal lovers. The route runs Chiang Mai. Everything below is a starting point: hotels can be upgraded or simplified, days can be added, and any element can be removed.
What happens
- Small herd, small group
- No riding, no hooks
- Vegetarian lunch cooked on site
- Rescue stories from the staff
7:30 pickup, morning walk and feeding, lunch, river walk, back by 5pm.
What’s included
Included
- Transfer
- Guide
- Lunch
- Sanctuary entrance
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips
- Photos
Good to know
From $110 per person, based on small group · max 10, 1 days. The quote includes the hotels, guiding and transport listed under “What’s included”; international flights and travel insurance are not included.
Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. Days can be added or removed, hotels upgraded or simplified, and the route reordered around your dates — we re-cost it as many times as you need before you commit.
Not included: drinks, tips. Everything else listed under “What’s included” is in the quote, and we do not add local payments on arrival.
Three to six months ahead for the best hotels, and by September for travel over Christmas and New Year. Green-season trips can usually be arranged with six weeks’ notice.
Experiences on this trip
Reviews for this trip
“Travelled with a 7 and a 10 year old. Boat timings changed twice and they still met us at the pier with cold water and a smile.”
“One person in Bangkok from the first email to the last transfer. She had actually stayed in the hotel she recommended.”