Facilities at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai
- Restroom
- Bathroom
- No facility for handicapped
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai will provide free pick-up/drop-off from hotels in Chiang Mai City with a pickup truck with bench seats in the back covered by an open canopy.
NOTE
We do not recommend traveling to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai on your own due to the site’s remote location and unpaved roads leading up to the site.
However, for visitors who do not make the pickup time and wish to get to the sanctuary by car, you can find the meeting point at Wat Mae Sapok. After reaching the meeting point, please us a call to let the sanctuary know that you have arrived.
Address Information
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai Head Office 119 10 Thapae Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100
Half Day Itinerary
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Morning Program
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Afternoon Program
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Activities
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06:30 - 07:00
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11:30 - 12:00
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Pick up from your hotel or accommodation.
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07:00
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12:00
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Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai
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08:30
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13:30
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Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai. Learn about the elephants and change into traditional Karen clothing.
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09:00
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14:00
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Meet the elephants.
Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history.
Take photos with the elephants.
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09:45
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14:45
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Mud spa with the elephants.
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10:30
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15:30
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Walk with the elephants to a river and bathe them.
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11:30
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16:30
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Eat a traditional meal and then say goodbye to the elephants.
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12:00
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17:00
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Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Chiang Mai and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
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13:30
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18:30
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Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
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*All menu and itinerary may change without prior notice. We allow visitors to spend as much time as possible at the sanctuary; therefore, the timing shown besides the pickup time are only approximates.
Full Day Itinerary
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Activities
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| 08:00 - 08:30 |
Pick up from your hotel or accommodation to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai
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08:30
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Drive approximately 1.5 hour South of Chiang Mai through the serene canopy of trees and hills
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10:30
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Arrive at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai.
Meet with guide and walk for 10-15 minutes in the jungle to the sanctuary.
Change into traditional Karen clothing.
Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephants anatomy, history, and behavior.
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11:00
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Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behavior and history and take photos with the majestic elephants.
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12:00
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Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
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13:00
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Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the elephants, and then walk with the elephants to the river, bathe and brush the elephants.
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14:00
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Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants
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15:00
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Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants
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15:15
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Drive a short distance from the sanctuary for a unique cultural handicraft experience. (depends on location and time)
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15:30
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Depart from Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
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17:00 - 17:30
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Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
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*All menu and itinerary may change without prior notice. We allow visitors to spend as much time as possible at the sanctuary; therefore, the timing shown besides the pickup time is only approximated.
Suggested items to bring with you to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai
- Hat
- Raincoat
- Sunscreen
- Sneaker or sport shoes
- Bug spray
- Small bag
- Changing clothes for half-day and full-day program
All programs for Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai include pickup-dropoffs for visitors staying within a 5km radius of Chiang Mai's old city. The transfer is provided with a pick-up truck with bench seats in the back covered by an open canopy.
Pickup to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai:
- Half day program
- Morning program 06:30 - 07:00
- Afternoon program 11:30 - 12:30
- Full-day program 08:00 - 08:30
Dropoff from Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai:
- Half day program
- Morning program 11:30 - 12:00
- Afternoon program 16:30 - 17:30
- Full-day program 17:00-17:30
Q: Will I see a baby elephant at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai?
A: While they currently care for infant elephants, they can not guarantee that you will get the opportunity to interact with one.
Q: What fitness level is needed to visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai? Can I visit if I have mobility issues?
A: All fitness levels are welcomed at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, however some of locations require moderate hiking ability. If you have mobility issues, please inform us of this prior to your visit, and we will ensure that you visit location suites to your needs. You will never be forced to do anything you feel uncomfortable doing. Please note that unfortunately, none of locations are currently wheelchair accessible.
Q: Is a visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai suitable for children/infants?
A: Yes. All ages are welcome at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Please note that, to ensure the safety of young children and infants, close parental supervision is essential during any interaction with elephant.
Q: Is it safe to touching and playing with elephants?
A: Normally, you should avoid getting close to wild elephants. However, all elephants at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary were born from the zoo or tourist attraction which make them familiar with people. But be aware that getting close to elephant for a long time can make them feel nervous and tried. Staff at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary will always be aware and ensure that both elephants and visitors can enjoy together happily.
Q: How do I get the photos taken during the program?
A: The photos taken are all in digital format. You can find all digital copies on Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai’s Facebook page.
