Chiangmai Half Day Visit and Wildlife Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours 30 minutes

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1.Connect with elephants in a natural and ethical environment

2.Learn about the care and well-being of elephants from local experts

3.Support a sustainable eco-tourism project that prioritizes elephant welfare

4.Enjoy a meaningful experience that contributes to elephant rescue efforts

5.Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the local community

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Lunch

Transportation(Air condition van)

Coffee and/or Tea

Insurance

Local Tour Guide ( English-Speaking)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Visit Smile Elephant Chiangmai, an ethical and sustainable eco-tourism project in Banchang, Chiang Mai. This cooperative brings together traditional Thai elephant caretakers and local residents, all dedicated to the well-being of elephants. Learn about the project’s mission to rescue elephants and provide them with a better quality of life. Discover how your visit supports elephant rescue, food, veterinary care, and the overall management of the sanctuary. Enjoy a meaningful experience that balances offering visitors a unique encounter with elephants while ensuring the animals’ health and happiness.

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Chiangmai Half Day Visit and Wildlife Experience

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Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice experience!
Ruubking,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience! Very cool to feed the elephants up close and wash them in the river. The sanctuary is well cared for and located in beautiful nature!
Amazing time with elephants in the nature. BOY was very friendly with great sense of humour. Highly recommend this.
gpaikane2016,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing time with elephants in the nature. BOY was very friendly with great sense of humour. Highly recommend this activity.
Éléphant visit
S2127KHlilianm,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun and peaceful place, beautiful sanctuary with great elephants and a lovely visit! A must-see for nature lovers. Thanks for all
We love Jack
konradkP3281KY,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience the guide(Jack) was super friendly and funny we had a lot of fun the group is not to big just the right amount
Respect and beauty. Amazing experience.
Navigate752806,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, water battle with elephants, understand how they live, feed them. The elephants are very well cared for, in a superb setting. I highly recommend it. Amazing, beautifull and respect full.
A wonderful experience with the elephants
Passenger43295106362,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A wonderful experience with the elephants and our guide, Adison. We were scared at first, but the elephants are very cute and affectionate. We had fun in the end.
Incredible
Oriol Garcia 25,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amzing experience and very nice people, elphants are incredible and the food taste good, i recomend a lot this experience
SANCTUARY ELEPHANTS
260manelt,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a beautiful experience, the guide taught us everything we needed to know to make it unforgettable. His name is Arison and to end the activity they gave us a local pad thai made with a lot of love. 100% recommended
One of a kind experience!
sibsankarp2025,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of a kind experience! A wholesome and kind interaction with Elephants. Thanks to Adison and Team😍😍😍🐘🇹🇭. Namaste from India!
Excellent experience, worth it
jpassos74,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with the elephants. Various activities included (preparing food, feeding the elephants, bathing them in the river, photographs). Very friendly and attentive guide (Adison). At the end excellent lunch. Good conditions. I recommend