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5 hours
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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.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch for Half Day Morning or Dinner for Half Day Afternoon
Mahout Style Karen Clothes to change
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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.
Pickup included
582 reviews
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Leanne N,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
Excellent half day tour. Seven was a great guide. Very well run and amazing interaction with the elephants.
Jan H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
This was the highlight of my trip to Thailand. You get to feed, bathe and walk elephants. Something that I will remember for the rest of my life.
Michael B,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
Marvelous half day. Easy van ride. Great guide. Wonderful experience interacting up close with elephants. Fed them - eating from our hands, and bathed them. Just great being with these majestic animals. The sanctuary rescues and takes care of them. A must see experience and highly recommended.
Ryan B,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
Had a wonderful day with the family. My daughter seemed more interested in the dogs, but it was all wonderful
Alma C,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
It was the most spectacular experience. Loved every second of it dang was a fabulous guide. Highly recommend and would do it again.
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