Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai at a glance
- Our pick: Elephant Rescue Chiang Mai: Half-Day Mahout Training Experience, US$ 54 per person (5h, 4.76★ · 657).
- Top rated: Chiang Mai: Full-Day Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Care Tour, US$ 91 per person (8h, 4.97★ · 671).
- Best value: Elephant Sanctuary Tour Chiang Mai: Care & Jungle Trek, US$ 39 per person (7h–8h, 4.75★ · 249).
Price per person across the 17 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 112 (median US$ 58). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 17.
Of the 17 options: 16 with live guides in English, 17 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup, 15 kid-friendly and 13 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
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17 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Elephant Rescue Chiang Mai: Half-Day Mahout Training Experience Learn mahout skills and care for rescued elephants at Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Centre in Chiang Mai. Every day · 07:00 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 4.76 (657 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Chiang Mai: Bua Tong Waterfall, Elephant Sanctuary & Bamboo Rafting Full-day Chiang Mai tour with barefoot waterfall climbing, ethical elephant sanctuary visit, and bamboo rafting. Includes entry fees and lunch. 80-minute drive from city. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.96 (1,839 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ZH · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Chiang Mai: Full-Day Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Care Tour Elephant sanctuary tour in Chiang Mai's Inthanon National Park with hotel pickup, care experience, 3 Thai meals, and water included. Small sanctuary with jungle habitat. Every day · 08:15 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.97 (671 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 91 per person
Doi Inthanon, Elephant Sanctuary & Trek: 3-in-1 Chiang Mai Tour Three stops in one day from Chiang Mai: meet elephants at an ethical sanctuary, climb to Thailand's highest peak and its King and Queen pagodas. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.78 (1,169 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Elephant Sanctuary Tour Chiang Mai: Care & Jungle Trek Elephant sanctuary tour in Chiang Mai with jungle trekking, white water rafting and lunch included: learn elephant behavior and care without riding. Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.75 (249 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Chiang Mai Elephant Home day tour: Hiking, rafting & sanctuary Hike through Chiangmai's jungle, trek to meet elephants at a sanctuary, and raft bamboo rivers on this full-day adventure with hotel pickup and traditional lunch. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85 ★ 4.87 (135 reviews) Duration: 9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall, Elephants & Long Neck Village Climb Thailand's sticky waterfall, walk with elephants, visit Karen Long Neck Village, and raft. Includes lunch, transport, guide. Full-day tour from Chiang Mai. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 5.00 (212 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Waterfall Day Trip Feel the mud, laughter, & cool water in Chiang Mai with rescued elephants, a hidden jungle waterfall swim, and lunch. Includes hotel pickup & ethical animal care. Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.86 (138 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Half-Day Tour Half-day elephant observation in Chiang Mai with Karen village visit, waterfall swim, lunch and souvenir craft. Small groups, ethical sanctuary, hotel pickup included. Every day · 06:30 and 12:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.82 (126 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & White Water Rafting Walk with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary, then raft the Mae Taeng River. Small groups, hotel pickup, lunch included. Half-day adventure in northern Thailand. Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (143 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Elephant Sanctuary & Sticky Waterfall: Feed & Swim in Thailand Help mahouts feed rescued elephants at DooDoi Sanctuary, swim and climb at Sticky Waterfall with private pickup and lunch on this six-hour tour. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 4.95 (100 reviews) Duration: 6h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 87 per person
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall Day Step into Chiang Mai’s wild side: walk with rescued elephants, wander Wat Ban Den’s blue rooftops, and climb the famous Sticky Waterfall. Includes lunch and pickup. Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.99 (93 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
Chiang Mai: River Tubing, Waterfall Slide & Elephant Watching Float down a jungle river near Chiang Mai, spot elephants, slide at Saa Gee waterfall, and relax with tea and snacks. Includes hotel pickup and local guide. Every day · 07:30, 10:15, 11:30 and 13:15 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.90 (101 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
Chiang Mai Rafting & Elephant Sanctuary: Bamboo River Bamboo rafting on Wang River combined with elephant observation at Joy Sanctuary, including Karen clothing, food prep, waterfall break. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (63 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 58 per person
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary & Grand Canyon Day Tour See elephants in their natural habitat near Chiang Mai, then relax and swim at Grand Canyon Water Park. Small group, English guide, lunch included. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.90 (31 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 59 per person
Compare 2 more options for Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
From US$ 61 per person · 7 h to 10 h
Chiang Mai: Zipline, Elephant Sanctuary & Sticky Waterfall Full-day Chiang Mai adventure with zipline, elephant sanctuary, and lunch included. Hotel pickup starts at 8am from your accommodation in the city center. Every day · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.96 (55 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 112 per person
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary & Doi Inthanon Trek Day Tour Experience Chiang Mai’s Living Green Elephant Sanctuary and trek Doi Inthanon. Ethical elephant care, waterfalls, and the highest peak in Thailand. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 12 ★ 4.76 (54 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 61 per person
The top 12 of 17 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Rescue Chiang Mai: Half-Day Mahout Training ExperienceOur pickGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 54 per person | 5h | 4.76★ · 657 | Every day · 07:00 and 13:30 | English, Chinese |
| Chiang Mai: Full-Day Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Care TourTop ratedPickup offered | US$ 91 per person | 8h | 4.97★ · 671 | Every day · 08:15 | English |
| Elephant Sanctuary Tour Chiang Mai: Care & Jungle TrekBest valuePickup offered | US$ 39 per person | 7h–8h | 4.75★ · 249 | Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 | English |
| Chiang Mai: Bua Tong Waterfall, Elephant Sanctuary & Bamboo RaftingPickup offered | US$ 54 per person | 8h | 4.96★ · 1,839 | Every day · No fixed time | English, French, Chinese |
| Doi Inthanon, Elephant Sanctuary & Trek: 3-in-1 Chiang Mai TourPickup offered | US$ 48 per person | 10h–12h | 4.78★ · 1,169 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Chiang Mai Elephant Home day tour: Hiking, rafting & sanctuaryGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 87 per person | 9h | 4.87★ · 135 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall, Elephants & Long Neck VillagePickup offered | US$ 82 per person | 10h | 5.00★ · 212 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Waterfall Day TripGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 48 per person | 6h | 4.86★ · 138 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 | English, Chinese |
| Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Half-Day TourPickup offered | US$ 52 per person | 6h–7h | 4.82★ · 126 | Every day · 06:30 and 12:00 | English, Thai |
| Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & White Water RaftingGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 54 per person | 6h | 4.92★ · 143 | Every day · 08:00 and 12:00 | English, Chinese |
| Elephant Sanctuary & Sticky Waterfall: Feed & Swim in ThailandPickup offered | US$ 87 per person | 6h | 4.95★ · 100 | Every day · 08:00 | — |
| Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall DayGroup of up to 9 · Pickup offered | US$ 61 per person | 9h 30m | 4.99★ · 93 | Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (7): Elephant Rescue Chiang Mai: Half-Day Mahout Training Experience (US$ 54 per person) · Chiang Mai Elephant Home day tour: Hiking, rafting & sanctuary (US$ 87 per person) · Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Jungle Waterfall Day Trip (US$ 48 per person)
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