Experience the magic of a full day in the mountains of Chiang Mai. This full-day elephant tour features an elephant cooking class, a river hike, elephant bathing and swimming, and an elephant hand-feeding experience. Finish the day by taking a swim at the Mae Wang waterfall.
About this activity
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Tour Pick Up at 08:15 AM – 08:45 AM
Duration 8 hours
You may check online for availability or contact us
Live tour guide
English, Thai
Complimentary Pickup is included in Chiang Mai City
The driver will exit the vehicle and look for the guest at the reception. Free pickup is included from any location within Chiang Mai City.
Highlights
- Complimentary round-trip A/C transportation from Chiang Mai City
- Our guest reviews rave about our elephant sanctuary and English-speaking guides.
- Unforgettable Mahout Elephant Experience. 100% ethical.
- Elephant jungle and river hike, swim, and bathe with the elephants.
- Hand-feed these majestic creatures.
Tour Highlights
Embark on a full-day elephant tour in Chiang Mai, an enriching journey with these majestic creatures amidst breathtaking natural settings with complimentary transfers. The top-rated, highly-reviewed elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai is educational and entertaining. Meet authentic tribe members who care for the elephants! English-speaking guides, low ratio of guests per elephant.
Delve into elephant care by preparing their meals and dressing in traditional Karen attire, a unique cultural immersion that’s fun and informative. – Experience the tranquil charm of an elephant river hike, marvel at their natural behavior in a picturesque setting, and explore an untouched Mae Wang waterfall nestled in the jungle.
“Welcome To The Jungle.” Elephant Retreat Sanctuary is located in the northern mountains of Chiang Mai. Take a journey into what many call the Jurassic Park of Thailand.- From enjoying an authentic Thai lunch amidst elephants to watching the Mahouts bathing with them and capturing these moments in free downloadable photos, it’s a day packed with unforgettable experiences.
Includes
- Complimentary air-conditioned transport from Chiang Mai City
- Elephant Jungle Hike
- Prepare The Elephant’s Feast
- Mahout Feeding Experience
- Authenticate Thai Lunch in The Mountains
- Prepare vitamin balls and supplements
- Elephant River Hike
- Mahout River Experience
- Observe the elephants swimming
- Mae Wang Waterfall experience
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Towels
- Shoes
- Hat
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Screen
- Bug Repellant
- Umbrella
Not suitable for
- Children under one year
- Wheelchair users
- Visually impaired people
- Sun hat
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
Not allowed
- Pets
- Flash photography
- Riding the animals
- Physical interaction with the elephants
Tour Overview
There are few things in life that are truly once-in-a-lifetime experiences, our sanctuary will provide just an experience. Spending an awe-inspiring day with these gentle giants is certainly an experience you will never forget.
Elephant Freedom Full Day Tour
- Roundtrip Transportation From Chiang Mai
- Mahout Chat
- Elephant Cooking Class
- Prepare The Elephants Feast
- Feed The Elephants
- Lunch In The Mountains
- Elephant River Hike
- Elephant River Swim & Bathing
- Waterfall Experience
- Free download Pics & Vids Next Day
It’s time to take a hike with our newfound friends. Just keep in mind we go at their pace, not ours. Feel what it must be like to simply roam with a small herd of elephants. This is a completely natural event, the elephants are free to do what they wish.
Looking for a truly authentic Thai experience? That’s what you will find as we offer you an authentic Thai lunch prepared by the Plern Home, 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.
Our guests will prepare servings of supplements and vitamins for the elephants. The guide will explain details about elephant health, diet, and the benefit of each of the added ingredients. Mahouts will join in this activity when possible, so visitors get to know the elephant that they’re “cooking” for and the mahout who cares for her.
Now it’s time to feed your prepared supplements and vitamins to our majestic creatures. Learn the importance of why we feed the supplements and vitamins to the elephants each day. It really is an amazing experience to have these gentle giants eating out of your hands.
Most visitors don’t realize how much elephants love the water. Watch as the elephants gladly take to the water. Elephants love to submerge themselves completely in water. They love to splash around and use their trunks to spray water on one another. We ask that you join in, get wet, and help bathe the elephants. Feel like swimming with an elephant? The opportunity very well may present itself.
Let’s transport to the waterfall Thai style. This journey will take about ten minutes to reach the waterfall, and parts of the drive will cut deep into the forest. Once we arrive at the waterfall we will hike for five minutes to reach the waterfall.
It’s been a long day, but great fun. Time to say farewell to all your new friends. The journey back to Chiang Mai should take about one hour. Sit back, relax and leave the driving to us.
