ELEPHANT FREEDOM MORNING TOUR

Enjoy our half-day morning tour and spend quality time with our majestic friends. This tour is perfect if you don’t want too much hiking or wish not to spend the entire day. Our day starts with an optional pickup in Chiang Mai City between 8 AM and 8:30 AM. Upon arriving at the camp, we will begin by preparing the elephant’s feast and feeding them. Then, it’s off to an elephant hike in the jungle with our majestic friends. When done, we will return to the camp, clean up, and have lunch as you sit and watch the elephants. After lunch, we will head back to Chiang Mai. You will arrive in Chaing Mai around 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

It’s one thing: visiting the zoo and watching the elephants. It is an entirely different experience feeding and interacting with these gentle giants.  They say once an elephant meets you, it will never forget you. Brilliant is one way to describe these majestic creatures. Everything about them is impressive, each with its personality. If you’re lucky, you may be on the receiving end of a big kiss. Enjoy this time. It’s truly a wonderful experience. Join us for lunch while spending time with the elephants. Mom from the Plern Home will prepare a truly authentic Thai dish for your lunchtime meal.

We have no greater joy than to share this experience with the friends we meet who come to visit us from around the world. Please get in touch with us on WhatsApp. We are available daily from 8 AM to 10 PM local time. Click the image to connect with us.

*Last-minute and same-day bookings are welcomed. Roundtrip transportation is available with a small surcharge. Pictures and videos are free of charge. Click here to check out our other tours.

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Elephant Freedom Project
  
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 Scott Blackman 
 
10 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.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 alex nope 
 
5 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.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Guilloud maud 
 
26 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 🫶🏻🥰💗
  
 
 
 
 
 
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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
 
 
  
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
 
 
  
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
 
 
  
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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 Stay28228345797 
 
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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 Stay28228345797 
 
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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