Elephant Retirement Park Chiang Mai

Morning Half Day Program + Hotel transfer (Joined)

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Jaye Wales

Ashley Tangkilissan

Dolores María  Navarro

We had the best experience ever at the ERP, the elephants are so well looked after, the guys and volunteers who look after the elephants are so caring and you can see the bond they have with these majestic animals, please go and see for yourselves 

Amazing experience 

What a wonderful morning we had at this Elefant park. We walked with the elefants, could feed them and gave them a mudbath and a clean bath. We were sceptical about Elefant visiting parks at first, but this one was just what we were looking for. The people working there treated the elefants so nice (hugging them so often) and they explained the difference in elefant care between their park and non-ethical parks. In also have learned so much about the elefants (thanks to our tourguide Jan). I would definately recommend a visit if you’re interested a ethical elefant farm.

A real ethical elefant park that gave us an unforgettable experience

I'm reviewing three elephant sanctuaries/parks here in Chiang Mai and felt good enough about this one to review it right away. I did the entire day solo during a very slow time so please take that into account. First, Woody and Manny took excellent care of me all day. Unlike where I was the day before as soon as our small group arrived we dove right into feeding. You and I are spending a chunk to do this and we are not interested in a lecture about the difference between African and Asian ellies. That might be relevant to some but not when we are eager to get down and dirty. Boy did we. I am VERY at ease with huge animals and so leapt right in. We waded into a pool, got wet, then got really really REALLY muddy when we took our charges and guides to the mud bath. 
Look. This is what I came here for, so the full immersion, getting seriously seriously filthy and muddy, feeding the animals and having ridiculous fun was right up my alley. The best part was that I stayed for the whole day, so after going to the banana plantation and cutting down a bunch of trees for food I got to do it all over again. 
I was able to take my time with the elephants, under supervision of course, and that's what I am paying for. Intimate time, fun time, mud and dirt time, and being able to feed them and rub their great bodies. That is why I come here. I would add that the facilities for showers are fully equipped, the lunch was excellent, and for my ellie dollar, this place gets my vote. Next time I am back I am coming here again. 

I value the fact that when I do this kind of event the guides watch for my comfort level and when they see they can trust me around their charges, I am allowed to play with them. Please be mindful that if you fear ellies, this is NOT for you. 

I like that there are only seven elephants. The mahouts sleep here, and the warm relationships they have with their animals is evident. If you do not like getting dirty, if you don't want thick mud in your hair, if you get bothered by getting stuck in sucking mud, this isn't for you. However if you enjoy a childlike day with enormous beasts, time out with one of the world's great mammals, this might be your spot.
Five stars. Well  done.

Five stars for the whole day

We completed the full day experience and enjoyed walking through the jungle with one of the elephants, Manny, our guide Woody and the mahout. We were joined by others at lunch before more feeding and joining a number of the elephants in the mud bath and bathing pool. This experience blew any other previous encounter we have had with elephants out of the water and was entirely ethical. Cannot recommend highly enough - couldn’t stop smiling all day and a real highlight of our trip

Lovely elephant encounter

We did the half day and it seemed like a good amount of time. The drive was a bit long, so prepare for that. Once we were there we got to cut food, feed, bathe the elephants. The conditions were great and they explained why they did everything (keeping them in stalls, mud to protect from insects) and showed the path they take them on the walk. The photos were an extra charge per person which was slightly frustrating but the staff was nice.

Great experience overall

The Elephant Retirement Park is a heartfelt initiative dedicated to providing a safe haven for abandoned elephants.

With a deep commitment to fostering love and respect for all living beings, their mission revolves around nurturing these magnificent creatures.

Visitors have the unique opportunity to engage in camping events at the park, immersing themselves in sustainable living practices while enjoying meaningful interactions with the elephants.

Engage in feeding, making elephant supplements, going to mud spas, and bathing with elephants.

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Elephant Retirement Park serves as a home for retired working elephants. Visitors can observe the rehabilitation process of these elephants, who have endured decades of abuse, as they adjust to their new forest habitat.

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We did the half day experience. Tour included pick up and drop off. Make medicine for elephants, feed them, watch them swim, give them a mud bath, clean them. After they gave us lunch which was pad Thai, rice, mixed vegetables and sweet potato 

From the moment we were picked up from our accommodation by minivan (which was a little bit fancy) to arriving at the village and being greeted by the guides, my family and I felt welcomed and informed. Never did we imagine the extent of the possible interaction with these amazing elephants who are obviously loved and cared for after being fortunate enough to have been given a second chance at life . Wished I would’ve just put my camera down as the park photographer did a fantastic job capturing our day . Highly recommend 

Amazing tour guide  and staff. Loved every minute of it. A one in a life experience. Must do when in Thailand. 

Muy lindo! Nos busco Anne por nuestro hotel. Caminamos con los elegantes, nos contó la historia de los mismos y nos alentaba a sacarnos el miedo e interactuar con ellos. Nos llenamos de barro y después nos metimos en el agua con ellos y bañamos. Una experiencia única!! 

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