Elephant Tour06: Full Day Elephant Care at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Full Day Elephant Care at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Unforgettable Moments: A Full Day Tour Elephant Care at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Tour Overview

Overview : The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary offers an incredible opportunity to connect with elephants and learn about their lives in a natural and sustainable environment. The sanctuary, located near a Karen village in a mountainous region of Northern Thailand, offers visitors a chance to witness breathtaking jungle scenery while immersing themselves in the lives and behaviors of these remarkable creatures. The full-day package includes a 1.5-hour scenic drive from Chiang Mai and a brief introduction by an English-speaking guide before interacting personally with the friendly elephants.

During the experience, visitors learn about each elephant’s unique history and behavior as they touch, play, feed, and photograph them. The day includes a traditional Thai lunch, a refreshing bath with the elephants in a nearby river, and a therapeutic mud spa that offers playful and joyful moments with these gentle giants. With memories to treasure forever and a new appreciation for the elephants’ lives, visitors return to Chiang Mai, taking in the picturesque rural scenery along the way.

This is a unique and unforgettable experience for anyone who wants to connect with these incredible animals in a sustainable and respectful way.

Itinerary

08:00-08:30 AM: Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
08:30: Begin the 1.5-hour drive from Chiang Mai to the Sanctuary, passing through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
10:30: Arrive at the Sanctuary, where you’ll meet your guide and take a 10-15 minute walk through the jungle to reach the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing, and enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behavior.
11:00: Meet the elephants and interact with them in their natural environment, while learning about their behavior and history. Feed them, play with them, and take photos.
12:00: Savor a delicious lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
13:00: Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the elephants, and take a walk with them to the river for a bath and brush.
14:00: Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa, swim in the river, and take more photos.
15:00: Change clothes and bid farewell to the elephants.
15:15: Drive a short distance from the Sanctuary to engage in a unique cultural handicrafts experience.
15:30: Depart from the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and begin the 1.5-hour drive back to Chiang Mai.
17:00-17:30: Arrive at your hotel or accommodation for drop off.

Note: Our priority is providing visitors with as much time as possible with the elephants. Thus, aside from pickup times, the schedule is flexible and subject to change.

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