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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour
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Explore the ethical coexistence of elephants with local hill tribes. Travel south of Mae Wang, Chiang Mai for about 1.5 hours through hills, forests and local farms to Pon Elephant Thailand. Meet the team and receive a briefing on the habitat, history, habits and behaviour of the elephants, as well as how to behave around them.
Then go for a nature walk with our knowledgeable rangers and enjoy the special opportunity to feed them Napier grass, sugarcane and bananas and interact with the elephants up close. Create unforgettable memories in the natural environment of the forest.
Highlights of this tour include taking the elephants to the river, swimming and bathing with the large elephants and their loving family. It is a truly intimate and peaceful experience. Please note that the elephants choose to bathe in the river, we do not force them, so some activities may change at short notice.
We support the local villages in this activity and by helping the elephants, they are also helping us protect and sustain our community forest for the long term.
Then go for a nature walk with our knowledgeable rangers and enjoy the special opportunity to feed them Napier grass, sugarcane and bananas and interact with the elephants up close. Create unforgettable memories in the natural environment of the forest.
Highlights of this tour include taking the elephants to the river, swimming and bathing with the large elephants and their loving family. It is a truly intimate and peaceful experience. Please note that the elephants choose to bathe in the river, we do not force them, so some activities may change at short notice.
We support the local villages in this activity and by helping the elephants, they are also helping us protect and sustain our community forest for the long term.
Product details
Visit the Pon Elephant Sanctuary south of Chiang Mai for ethical up-close experiences with large elephants. Help wash the elephants, feed them, and learn about their habitats, biology, and behavior.
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What's included
Drinking water
English-speaking tour guide
Fruit for elephants
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Insurance
Towel and a change of clothes
Eligibility
Adult: Age 9 to 99
Child: Age 1 to 3
Youth: Age 4 to 8
Change & cancellation policies
If a cancellation request is submitted before 07:45, 1 day(s) prior to the date of use, no cancellation fee will be charged.
If a cancellation request is submitted after 07:45 1 day(s) before the date of use, a fee of 100% will be charged.
If a discount is applied, the cancellation fee will be calculated based on the original price before the discount and will not exceed the amount paid.
Partial refund is not available.
Important note
The itinerary is subject to change due to bad weather or other force majeure events
Opening hours are subject to change
All activities mentioned are based on elephants who are not forced to do any activities
Items recommended to bring:
Beachwear
Biodegradable insect repellent
Biodegradable sunscreen
Camera
Cash
Change of clothes
Charged Smartphone
Clothes that can get dirty
Comfortable clothes
Passport, copy accepted
Not allowed items:
Alcohol and drugs
Bachelor & bachelorette party groups
Explosive substances
Feeding animals
Firework
Fishing
Intoxication
Littering
Making fire
Party groups
Riding the animals
Skateboards
Skates
Weapons or sharp objects
Not suitable for:
People with animal allergies
People with back problems
People with epilepsy
People with insect allergies
People with low level of fitness
People with mobility impairments
People with recent surgeries
Visually impaired people
Wheelchair users
Good to know:
All activities mentioned are based on elephants who are not forced to do any activities
Opening hours are subject to change
The itinerary is subject to change due to bad weather or other force majeure events
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