About Us
About Us
Elephant Freedom Project provides a unique setting to experience our elephant sanctuary personally and intimately. We were formally established in 2016; however, our various tribe members have cared for these majestic creatures for over twenty-five years. Our commitment has remained the same over all these years: providing a safe environment to house and care for rescued elephants. Our sanctuary is one hour from the City of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Commitment of Care
It is our honor to share this sanctuary with all our guests from around the World. We are thankful for those who support the Elephant Freedom Project, which allows us to maintain the highest level of care for our gentle giants. We are committed to providing the best medical care possible. But, more than that, we give the love that these elephants deserve. We are their voice in all matters concerning their welfare.
Elephant Freedom Project Mission Statement
- A Sanctuary for elephants rescued from forced labor or other unnatural acts. Our number one mission is to care for and love these majestic creatures.
- Independent from Outside Forces. We will not allow the manipulation of our commitment by outside forces. This sanctuary is a project of love, and we will never give in to any commercial influence which may affect our commitment.
- Preservation of Local Community: To act in a way that will benefit the local community. The purchase of local goods and food to help support the various tribes surrounding our camp. To source all of the required labor and material from local tribe members to better the lives of those around us.
- Guests Education: All our staff members have worked with the elephants for many years. We desire to share this wealth of knowledge with our guests in an entertaining yet highly educational fashion.
- We are Giving Back. A percentage of each tour is donated to save the climate and remove carbon to do our small part.
Contact details:
Business Name: Elephant Freedom Project
Contact Name: Siriporn Tanaseth
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Number: 66 95 785-5191
Address: 136 Moo.9 Ban SobWin MaeWin Maewang, Chiang Mai Thailand 50360
Country: Thailand
Website: https://Elephantfreedom.org
Operating Hours: 8 AM – 10 PM Daily
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Brittney Duncan16 October 2026
An incredible experience where we got to meet Minwee. I stayed in awe the entire time. I highly recommend this place, the experience package that comes with the ATV and hill tribe textile and bamboo rafting. The whole far was incredible.Posted on Google![]()
Alex Vinelott11 October 2026
We had the BEST time with the elephants today at elephant freedom project. With so many elephant sanctuaries in northern Thailand it can be daunting knowing which one to pick, but all I can say is that we couldn't be happier we came here specifically. Our tour guide was lovely, spoke great English and was really knowledgeable. You could tell just how much they cared for the elephants, and equally how much the elephants cared for the Mahouts. They have a baby elephant and she spent so much time chasing and playing with her Mahout - it was incredible. We did the afternoon tour and got to feed them, wash them and hike with them. Hands down one of the best things we've done in our lives, let alone on our travels.Posted on Google![]()
Jadeleen Casaya19 September 2026
Pat was excellent. The staff were very hospitable. The atmosphere was pleasant and felt safe and serenePosted on Google![]()
Luca Sardone (Aquileia '69)16 September 2026
Elephant Freedom Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai. Il nostro gruppo era formatoda sole 3 person, interazione intima e diretta. Le attività principali includono la preparazione del cibo, la camminata con gli elefanti nella giungla e il bagno al fiume. Il nostro accompagnatore, persona squisita, ci ha fatto fare un giro nella foresta fino alle cascate e lì abbiamo fatto il bagno. Esperienza indescrivibile. Finito il giro ci hanno dato da mangiare, abbondante frutta e da bere. Esperienza imperdonabile.Posted on Google![]()
Scott Blackman10 September 2026
Absolutely worth the time! My daughter and I agreed it was a top highlight of our trip. We while enjoying the elephants we also learned about the local culture from our wonderful guide Kevin.Posted on Google![]()
alex nope5 September 2026
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.Posted on Google![]()
Guilloud maud26 August 2026
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 🫶🏻🥰💗Posted on Google![]()
Roger Martinez Rey24 August 2026
Un santuario donde puedes compartir una experiencia junto a elefantes donde se nota que son felices y los cuidan con cariño.Posted on Google![]()
Holly Burton12 August 2026
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!Posted on Google![]()
Dóra Mágocs17 July 2026
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.Posted on Google![]()
Tamam Pereira10 July 2026
Simply put, visiting The Elephant Freedom Project is a once in a lifetime experience! These beautiful gentle giants are so magnificent to see up close and it is very clear that they are taken care of with lots of love and great care! Our guide, Pat was wonderful. He was very funny, informative and passionate about making sure we not only enjoyed our time with the elephants but that we also understood the importance of why they are here in this sanctuary. We took the full day tour and lucky us, no one else booked that day, so we had the 4 elephants all to ourselves! My family and I got to cut bananas off their stalks, hand feed them to the elephants, then walk alongside them on a hike, give them a bath and watch them enjoy the baby swimming in the river and then make medicine balls for them and feed it to them! They provided a homemade lunch for us which was very tasty and we got to visit the waterfall nearby and take some great pictures and a quick swim! The day was full of magical moments and it was a memory that my family and I will always remember when we think of Thailand. Thank you Elephant Freedom Project for such a beautiful experience.Posted on Google![]()
Luke Landman3 July 2026
Wat een leuke ervaring om op deze manier (zo dichtbij!) kennis te maken met de mooie olifanten van de Sanctuary. Pat heeft ons geweldig begeleid en het eten was top. De dieren ogen erg gelukkig en worden goed verzorgd. Jullie hebben ons een mooie dag bezorgd om nooit te vergeten!
Elephant Freedom Project
Chiang Mai's Top Rated Elephant Tour
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136/1 Moo.9 Ban SobWin
MaeWin Maewang Chiang Mai
Thailand 50360
- +66 95 785-5191
- General Inquiries: [email protected]
- Media Inquiries: [email protected]
- Business Hours: Monday to Sunday - 8:00am - 10:00pm
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