— What You Can Expect —
Get up close and personal with 5 elephants (4 adults & 1 baby) in a 100%
cruelty-free elephant sanctuary at , where you can feed, bathe, and play with
elephants in their natural habitat. This unforgettable bonding experience
offers interactive activities like feeding elephants with bananas (included)
and splashing around with them in the water—no riding, no shows, just genuine
connection.
Customize your day by choosing an additional activity that suits your
interests: take part in a hands-on Pad Thai cooking class, trek to the
stunning Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall, or explore the exciting Chiang Mai Night
Safari. Perfect for animal lovers and adventure seekers alike, this flexible
itinerary lets you enjoy the best of Chiang Mai with heartwarming memories and
meaningful experiences.
— Important Info —
- Shared transfers operate on approximate schedules. Please wait in hotel lobbies during designated pick-up time. Drivers will wait a maximum of 10 minutes (no refunds for missed transfers).
- Complimentary pickups are provided within specified zones (refer to map). Delays may occur with shared transfers; please contact us for assistance with late arrivals.
- Children under 100cm ride free when not occupying seats. Accurate height disclosure is mandatory to avoid standard admission charges at attractions.
- Please prepare a change of clothes for bathing the elephants
- This programs offer both Chinese and English-speaking guides. When booking, please specify if you require an English-speaking guide. Otherwise, Chinese guidance will be provided by default.
— Program details —
[Lanna Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour]
- Hotel pick-up to Elephant Camp (Morning session: 08:00-08:30 around; Afternoon session: 13:00-13:30 around; Sunset session: 15:00-15:30 around; pick-up time subject to the voucher.)
- Arrive at the Elephant Eco Sanctuary, where a Chinese-speaking guide will help you better understand the elephants’ habits and related knowledge. Change into a uniform to make it easier for the elephants to get close to you.
- Feed the elephants bananas, bamboo, and other foods.
- Take the elephants for a walk, give them a refreshing mud bath and spa, and bathe them.
- Enjoy a simple Thai meal* ( This activity is available for additional package: Pad Thai Cooking Class only, which can be enjoyed immediately after cooking).
- Arrive in Chiang Mai (Morning session: 12:30-13:00; Afternoon session: 17:30-18:30; Sunset session: 19:30-20:00)
[Lanna Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour + Chiang Mai Night Safari]
- 13:00 - 13:30 Hotel pick-up to Elephant Camp (Pick-up time is subject to the voucher).
- 14:30-15:00 Arrive at the Elephant Eco Sanctuary. The Chinese-speaking guide will help you better understand the elephants’ habits and related knowledge. Change into a uniform to make it easier for the elephants to get close to you.
- 15:00-15:30 Feed the elephants bananas, bamboo, and other foods.
- 15:30-16:30 Take the elephants for a walk, give them a refreshing mud bath and spa, and bathe them.
- 16:30-17:30 Enjoy a simple Thai meal.
- 17:30 Depart for the Chiang Mai Night Safari.
- 20:30-21:30 Arrive back in Chiang Mai city.
[Lanna Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour + Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall]
- 08:00-08:30 Pick-up from hotels in Chiang Mai city (Pick-up time is subject to the voucher).
- 10:00 Arrive at the Elephant Sanctuary. The Chinese-speaking guide will help you better understand the elephants’ habits and related knowledge. Change into a uniform to bond more easily with the elephants.
- 10:00 Activities: Prepare herbal vitamin balls for the elephants, then professional mahouts will introduce elephant behaviour and feed the elephants (each guest receives a complimentary basket of bananas). After that, bathe and play with the elephants in the water.
- 12:00 Lunch, then depart for Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall (Note: Depending on weather conditions, the itinerary order may be adjusted—waterfall visit first, then elephant sanctuary).
- 14:00 Arrive at Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall for free exploration.
- 16:00 Transfer back to Chiang Mai city hotels.
- 17:00-17:30 Estimated arrival at hotels in Chiang Mai.