Elephant Sanctuary with Thai Cooking Experience in Chiang Mai

Overview

Available languages

Thai

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Witness an unforgettable elephant observation tour at Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai, where you’ll watch these gentle giants roam, forage, and interact in their natural habitat. Start with an educational talk before donning a Karen shirt and observing elephants from a viewing platform. Help prepare a nutritious fruit and vegetable feast, then capture incredible moments as they bathe and socialize. Join a Thai cooking demonstration and brew artisanal coffee using local ingredients. Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch before giving the elephants a farewell treat. Choose between early morning or late morning tours to suit your schedule. Perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this ethical experience fosters a deeper connection with elephants while supporting conservation.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children aged 1-3 years can join free of charge.

Please note that customers can download their experience photos from Facebook.

Guests who are pregnant are not recommended to join the tour.

All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.

On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide – English/Thai

Snacks, tea, coffee, drinking water

Round-trip transfer within a 5km radius of Chiang Mai’s old city.

Photographer

Interact and observe elephant

Insurance

Thai lunch or dinner

Tip & personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Upon arrival, change into a traditional Karen shirt and meet expert guides who will introduce you to elephant conservation. Head to the viewing platform to watch elephants roam, graze, and splash in water, learning about their personalities and social bonds. Observe their natural behaviors from a safe distance, gaining insights into their lives without interfering with their routines. Take stunning photos of these majestic creatures in a lush, jungle setting.

6 hours • Admission Included

Options

Chiang Mai Watch Me

Duration: 6 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Unforgettable Day with Gentle Giants and Thai Delights
Mvanas,
Apr 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We visited the Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary with our family, my sons and their girlfriends. We got picked up from our hotel along with a few fellow adventurers. The others got dropped off at Camp 4… and we kept going, only our family, like we were VIPs headed to Camp 5. Our guide at Camp 5 was a total legend, friendly, funny, and full of elephant facts and surprise Thai vocabulary quizzes. We learned so much, including a few useful Thai phrases and some Thai words that would be better not to use in a public setting. The elephants? Majestic, gentle, and clearly living their best life. We got to feed them watermelon and later made some nutritious elephant “energy balls” with bananas, rice, and mystery ingredients that felt like a cross between a smoothie and a mud pie. The best part? There was a photographer ninja-ing around the whole time, capturing all the laughs, trunk hugs, and slightly-too-close elephant selfies. They gave us a Dropbox link afterward with all the photos—so no worries if your own phone was too busy being smeared with banana goo. After our elephant bonding session, we got to dive into a Thai cooking experience. Let me tell you—if you think feeding elephants is fun, try cooking Thai food with people who make it feel like a party. We learned and we laughed. It was delicious and slightly chaotic in the best way. The whole experience was set in a beautiful, lush environment, with the kindest Thai people you’ll ever meet. 10/10 would recommend.