Elephant Sanctuary Thailand
Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai Thailand
No Elephant Riding
No Riding,or Chains. Only Pure Love!

What Our Guests Say

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alex nope
5 September 2026
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Estuvo increíble la experiencia. Incluye almuerzo. Lee la letra chica al reservar, porque no leí y te cobran es una parte. El saldo lo pagas a los guías en el sitio y en efectivo. Fui en auto particular y fácil llegar.
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Rob
5 September 2026
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We last came here in 2023 and it was an incredible experience. We booked again, but unfortunately we had to cancel our booking due to a mistake we made with our plans. Mint was extremely understanding and helped us with a solution. Thank you, and we hope to come again sometime soon.
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Guilloud maud
26 August 2026
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Un moment magique ! Sur notre parcours au sri Lanka, nous avons fait une halte pour découvrir cette association et ces 2 magnifiques éléphants… cela restera un des plus beau souvenir de notre séjour 🐘 Bravo pour cette association, pour penser tjrs au bien être animal et pour votre extrême gentillesse 🥰💋🫶🏻 l’équipe semble vraiment heureuse avec un métier qui a du sens et lors de la visite, ça se sent : de supers partages, des rires… merci pour tout 🫶🏻🥰💗
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Roger Lagart
25 August 2026
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Pasar un día impresionante con elefantes felices y bien tratados Hemos pasado una experiencia increíble disfrutando de un tour de un día con estos bellos animales a los que alimentas, das un paseo con ellos (no sobre ellos) y bañas en un día inolvidable, es un Santuario Ético en los que los elefantes o han sido rescatados o han nacido allí, con grupos pequeños sin masificar ni agobiar al elefante y dejando a los elefantes a su aire donde ves la relación que tienen con su cuidador como si fueran familia. Era una de los aspectos que para nosotros era imperante y hemos podido verificar que están bien cuidados y sobre todo queridos y felices.
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Roger Lagart
25 August 2026
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Pasar un día impresionante con elefantes felices y bien tratados Hemos pasado una experiencia increíble disfrutando de un tour de un día con estos bellos animales a los que alimentas, das un paseo con ellos (no sobre ellos) y bañas en un día inolvidable, es un Santuario Ético en los que los elefantes o han sido rescatados o han nacido allí, con grupos pequeños sin masificar ni agobiar al elefante y dejando a los elefantes a su aire donde ves la relación que tienen con su cuidador como si fueran familia. Era una de los aspectos que para nosotros era imperante y hemos podido verificar que están bien cuidados y sobre todo queridos y felices.
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Roger Martinez Rey
24 August 2026
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Un santuario donde puedes compartir una experiencia junto a elefantes donde se nota que son felices y los cuidan con cariño.
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Holly Burton
12 August 2026
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We had such a wonderful experience at the Elephant Freedom Project! It was amazing to spend time with the elephants in a way that felt respectful, ethical, and focused on their well-being. Our tour guide, Pat, was fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the elephants. Pat taught us so much about their behavior and care, which made the experience even more meaningful. Getting to see the elephants up close was unforgettable and definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Thailand. If you’re looking for an ethical elephant experience, we highly recommend the Elephant Freedom Project. Thank you, Pat and the team, for making our day so special!
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chrissiekirkby
9 August 2026
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Amazing experience This is an experience you will remember for a long time. We did the full day tour. Our guide Pat, was very funny and so likeable. Him, and the other “mahouts” are so caring and respectful to their elephants. They are never forced to do anything they don’t want to do. One didn’t want to have a swim at the river. So it wandered off. No problem! They really are beautiful and intelligent creatures and being so close to them, respectfully, was a privilege. The surrounding jungle and hills are beautiful also, as is the drive to the place once you start getting to the hills. The road isn’t as windy as I thought it would be (I can get car sick if not sat in the front). Lunch was good and tailored to the tourist so not spicy at all, fried rice and Pad Thai with watermelon for afters. I did pack a 7-Eleven sandwich and crisps for my middle son as he is a fussy eater and I was glad I did this. Soft drinks and ice creams can be bought also. Tea, coffee & water is free. We also bought some lovely little handmade trinkets made by the Karen people. Your belongings are locked in a room whilst you are away. Thank you so much for such an amazing day for me and my family.
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chrissiekirkby
9 August 2026
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Amazing experience This is an experience you will remember for a long time. We did the full day tour. Our guide Pat, was very funny and so likeable. Him, and the other “mahouts” are so caring and respectful to their elephants. They are never forced to do anything they don’t want to do. One didn’t want to have a swim at the river. So it wandered off. No problem! They really are beautiful and intelligent creatures and being so close to them, respectfully, was a privilege. The surrounding jungle and hills are beautiful also, as is the drive to the place once you start getting to the hills. The road isn’t as windy as I thought it would be (I can get car sick if not sat in the front). Lunch was good and tailored to the tourist so not spicy at all, fried rice and Pad Thai with watermelon for afters. I did pack a 7-Eleven sandwich and crisps for my middle son as he is a fussy eater and I was glad I did this. Soft drinks and ice creams can be bought also. Tea, coffee & water is free. We also bought some lovely little handmade trinkets made by the Karen people. Your belongings are locked in a room whilst you are away. Thank you so much for such an amazing day for me and my family.
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Dóra Mágocs
17 July 2026
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Really nice and special experience, definitely recommend going! We were at the afternoon program, started with lunch, then fed the elephants and went on a tour with them, where they took a bath. It was very cool to touch and walk around these huge animals! The guide was really nice, answered all our questions and took plenty of photos and videos of us. I would recommend you to give your phone to the guide to take photos and videos, so you get the desired quality. There was supposed to be a waterfall tour that we did not go to at the end, even though it was mentioned as part of the program. It was fine without, but could have been nice to see it.
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12 July 2026
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Elephant freedom project moeite waard Dit was echt een top uitstap. Onze gids Boo bracht ons van Chiang Mai naar het reservaat. Hij was een top gids die zijn liefde voor olifanten op een heel mooie wijze deelt. Zelf mag je veel doen. Zo was het maken van het voedsel, voederen van de olifanten en het wandelen met de olifanten een heel unieke ervaring. Ook zie je dat de olifanten veel vrijheid hebben en goed behandeld worden. Dit vonden we zeer belangrijk. Dit was een activiteit om nooit te vergeten.
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12 July 2026
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Elephant freedom project moeite waard Dit was echt een top uitstap. Onze gids Boo bracht ons van Chiang Mai naar het reservaat. Hij was een top gids die zijn liefde voor olifanten op een heel mooie wijze deelt. Zelf mag je veel doen. Zo was het maken van het voedsel, voederen van de olifanten en het wandelen met de olifanten een heel unieke ervaring. Ook zie je dat de olifanten veel vrijheid hebben en goed behandeld worden. Dit vonden we zeer belangrijk. Dit was een activiteit om nooit te vergeten.
Elephant Rescue Sanctuary

Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai

Join us on our mission to rescue abused elephants. Our Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai has been caring for these majestic creatures for over twenty-five years. It is our honor to share this most beautiful experience with our friends from around the world. Elephant Freedom Project offers visitors a unique experience while visiting our elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. Our sanctuary is just one hour from Chiang Mai City. We offer four tours daily and allow for same-day booking. Check out our Full Day Elephant Experience, Our Half Day Morning tour, or our Half Day Afternoon Tour

You can also check our Elephant Feeding Experience.  Our tours are great fun for singles, couples, and families alike. Elephant Freedom Project guarantees an unforgettable, intimate adventure with our elephants in their natural surroundings. Observe elephants foraging in the forest, interacting with each other, and playing in the mud and river– the elephants have been freed from elephant riding, performing tricks, and other unnatural behavior. We support independent ethical elephant projects that are now providing a better life for these gentle giants.

Our hope is to lead by example and contribute to a positive change in the perception of elephants, to witness a future where elephants are not poached, ridden, overworked, or abused, and are instead treated with care, love, and respect as all living things should be! Our Full Day Tour is fully inclusive. Please click here for frequently asked questions. Click Here to Check out all our tours. Want to see what other guests had to say? Please click here to see our guest comments and reviews. Our website is offered in 25 languages. Please click here.

Full Day Tour

Our day starts with a pick-up in Chiang Mai at 8-8:30 AM. Join us for a journey of a lifetime and spend the day with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Prepare their food, journey on an elephant jungle hike, lunch in the mountains, prepare elephant supplements, and join us for the elephant river trek, and river swim. Topped off with a waterfall experience, a beautiful location.

Last minutes bookings are welcome. We are the only 5 Star Google-rated Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Thailand

Morning Tour

This tour starts at 10 AM and finishes at 1:30 PM. It’s perfect if you don’t want too much hiking or wish not to spend the entire day. Enjoy our half-day morning tour with our majestic friends.

This is a great experience; one you will not soon forget. Use Karen clothes, food preparation, elephant jungle trek, and lunch. You will feed the elephants two times during your visit.

Last minutes bookings are welcome. We are the only 5 Star Google-rated Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai Thailand.

Afternoon Tour

This tour starts at 12 PM and finishes at 4:00 PM. It’s perfect for those who prefer not to spend the entire day but want the best of what the full-day tour offers.

We start with lunch at a mountain retreat just steps away from our sanctuary, followed by preparing food for the elephants, taking an elephant river trek, elephant swimming and bathing, and finishing at a beautiful waterfall. 

Last minutes bookings are welcome. We are the only 5 Star Google-rated Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Thailand

Full Day Tour

Our day starts with a pick-up in Chiang Mai at 8-8:30 AM. Join us for a journey of a lifetime and spend the day with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Prepare their food, journey on an elephant jungle hike, lunch in the mountains, prepare elephant supplements, and join us for the elephant river hike, and river swim. Topped off with a waterfall experience, a beautiful location.

Last minutes bookings are welcome. We are the only 5 Star Google-rated Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Thailand

Morning Tour

This tour starts at 10 AM and finishes at 1:30 PM. It’s perfect if you don’t want too much hiking or wish not to spend the entire day. Enjoy our half-day morning tour with our majestic friends.

This is a great experience; one you will not soon forget. Use Karen clothes, food preparation, elephant jungle hike, and lunch. You will feed the elephants two times during your visit.

Last minutes bookings are welcome. We are the only 5 Star Google-rated Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai Thailand.

Full Day Tour

Our day starts with a pick-up in Chiang Mai at 8-8:30 AM. Join us for a journey of a lifetime and spend the day with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

Prepare their food, journey on an elephant jungle hike, lunch in the mountains, prepare elephant supplements, and join us for the elephant river hike, and river swim. Topped off with a waterfall experience, a beautiful location.

Last minutes bookings are welcome. We are the only 5 Star Google-rated Elephant Sanctuary, Chiang Mai Thailand

The hotel is situated in a building near the Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai.

Lunch In The Mountains

Looking for a truly authentic Thai experience? You will find that as we offer you a Thai lunch prepared by the Plern Home. Prepared just like she was cooking for family, you can’t get more local than this. Now sit back and relax and, enjoy yourself, spend time with your newfound friends while having lunch watching the elephants. 

A group of people walking down a dirt path with elephants in the background at an Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai.

Elephant River Hike

Hiking along the river is very peaceful. The scenery is beautiful, the river’s water flows endlessly. Hiking with the elephants in such a majestic area just adds to the fun.

As we do not control the elephants in any way, it’s great fun to see them entertain themselves along the way. They say elephants never forget, they know exactly where we are headed. To the river to swim and play.

A waterfall in the woods near Chiang Mai.

Waterfall Experience

You should check out our vids and image gallery. The waterfall experience is always a highlight of the day. The surroundings are peaceful, you really feel connected to nature. This is another spot you would never find on your own.

Everything from the path leading to the waterfall, the base of the waterfall, and the crossing of the waterfall are all absolutely beautiful. What a great moment to reflect upon life.

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Lunch In The Mountains

Looking for a truly authentic Thai experience? You will find that as we offer you a Thai lunch prepared by the Plern Home. Prepared just like she was cooking for family, you can’t get more local than this. Now sit back and relax and, enjoy yourself, spend time with your newfound friends while having lunch watching the elephants. 

A group of people walking down a dirt path with elephants in the background at an Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai.

Elephant River Trek

Trek along the river is very peaceful. The scenery is beautiful, the river’s water flows endlessly. Hiking with the elephants in such a majestic area just adds to the fun.

As we do not control the elephants in any way, it’s great fun to see them entertain themselves along the way. They say elephants never forget, they know exactly where we are headed. To the river to swim and play.

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Waterfall Experience

You should check out our vids and image gallery. The waterfall experience is always a highlight of the day. The surroundings are peaceful, you really feel connected to nature. This is another spot you would never find on your own.

Everything from the path leading to the waterfall, the base of the waterfall, and the crossing of the waterfall are all absolutely beautiful. What a great moment to reflect upon life.

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