Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Ran-Tong is devoted to rescuing abused elephants from all over Thailand and surrounding countries. Every elephant rescued is brought to the sanctuary in Chiang Mai and cared for with great passion and enthusiasm. Our mission is not only geared towards the protection and prevention of abused Elephants in Thailand but also to educate the public about their long history within Thai culture. Founded in 2009, Ran-Tong has rescued over 40 elephants to date with the help of public generosity, support, and private donation they can continue their ongoing vital work. Our priority is animal welfare. At Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre, you will completely get to learn a lot about elephants and have a memorable experience with them.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch for Half Day Morning or Dinner for Half Day Afternoon

Mahout Style Karen Clothes to change

Travel Insurance

What To Expect

ITINERARY - Pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in Chiang Mai city. - Drives approximately 1 hour to Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre in Mae Taeng District. - On arrival, you will change to Mahout Style Karen clothes and start your elephant school where you will learn all about the centre and these incredible creatures. - Make vitamins for the elephants including pregnant, injured, and old elephants. - Meet the elephants, walk with them, take a bath for them and observe them in their natural habitat. - Say goodbye to the elephants and change your clothes. - Lunch/Dinner - Thai food, seasonal fruits, and drinking water. - Leave Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre and go back to your hotel/accommodation in Chiang Mai city. **You should bring spare clothes, comfortable shoes, sandals that you do not mind getting wet and dirty, shampoo and soap, a camera, mosquito spray or insect repellent.

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Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong

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Reviews

4.82

534 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

471

Majestic and unforgettable experience
Cassandra T,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This spectacular sanctuary is Home to 13 elephants who are cared for and loved by a community who looks after them. We have the opportunity to learn about the elephants, feed them, bathe them and engage with them. At the end of our time with the elephants, we had the opportunity to take a shower and then we were given a delicious spread of pad Thai and tropical fruit.
Perfect morning
Ria s,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Was a really great experience. Pick up was on time and the driver was friendly. The sanctuary was great - friendly, calm and there were clear instructions on how to interact with the elephants to make sure they were always had freedom to do their own thing. The shower/changing area was really clean and spacious and they provided towels and shower gel for afterwards. There were plenty of opportunities to interact with the elephants but it was done slowly so you could take your time gaining confidence. The staff were friendly and encouraging and happy to take photos and answer questions. The meal at the end was also really tasty!
First time “playing” with...
Robert U,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
First time “playing” with elephants. Didn’t expect to get so wet and muddy but no complaints. Had a blast feeding, petting and bathing elephants. Baby elephants were cute! Good food afterwards.
Fantastic. The...
Jimmy Y,
Jun 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fantastic. The elephants are amazing and they give me a different experience to be around them. The lunch was delicious (pad thie and lots of fruit) and re-filled.
Up close with the elephants.
Graham T,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great trip to see the elephants. Picked up on time from my hotel and just over an hours drive to the elephant rescue centre. Have to change into protective clothing and boots as you get up very close to the elephants feeding them and finally washing them down in the river. The elephants seem to have been trained to spray water all over you from their trunk so be warned that you will get quite wet. It’s all good fun though. Basic showers are provided with towels so that you can get changed back into your own clothes at the end. A tasty vegetarian meal is also provided.