2-Day Ethical Elephant Sanctuary & Overnight Homestay Tour in Chiang Mai

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  • 2D1N
  • Max People : 12
  • Daily
  • Min Age : 0+
  • All meals, fresh fruits, water
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Family feeding elephants from a bamboo hut during a Chiang Mai elephant excursion
Chiang Mai tour homestay room with traditional bamboo walls and cozy bedding
Elephant bathing activity with visitors during a Chiang Mai elephant excursion
Couple having breakfast with an elephant at Pon Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai tour
Local-style dinner at a jungle homestay during a Chiang Mai cultural excursion
Elephant greeting guests inside their bungalow during an overnight Chiang Mai elephant tour
Visitors swimming at Mae Wang Waterfall on a Chiang Mai nature tour
Walking alongside a rescued elephant on a Chiang Mai sanctuary tour
Traveler relaxing on a river swing with an elephant during a Chiang Mai excursion
Tourists enjoying bamboo rafting on a jungle river during a Chiang Mai adventure excursion
Campfire dinner at a jungle homestay with elephants nearby on a Chiang Mai excursion
Description

Tour Description

Experience an unforgettable 2-day ethical elephant adventure and homestay in Chiang Mai’s Mae Wang Valley. Visit a responsible elephant sanctuary, interact with rescued elephants, learn from local mahouts, and enjoy activities like feeding, bathing, and jungle walking with the elephants. Relax in a peaceful jungle homestay with dinner by the campfire and wake up to the elephants’ “Good Morning” greeting outside your room. Day two includes breakfast with mountain views, more elephant care activities, a stop at Mae Wang Waterfall, and a scenic bamboo rafting experience before returning to Chiang Mai.

Location of departure & return
Your hotels in Chiangmai’s center
When is starting time?
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup. Drivers can only wait up to 15 minutes after the scheduled time.
What is included in the price?
Round-trip transfer in Chiang Mai City by van
English-speaking tour guide
All meals and drinking water (1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast)
1 night of accommodation in homestay
Elephant Sanctuary visit
Waterfall visit
Bamboo rafting
Accident insurance
What is not included in the price?
Any personal medication
Personal expenses
What should you bring?
Comfortable clothing
Insect repellent
Sunscreen
Hat
Extra clothes
Comfortable walking shoes or sandals

 

What to Expect

Enjoy a 2-day ethical elephant experience in Chiang Mai’s Mae Wang Valley, including feeding, bathing, and walking with rescued elephants in a natural jungle setting. Stay overnight in a peaceful homestay, enjoy a campfire dinner, and wake up to elephants greeting you in the morning. Learn from local mahouts, explore the sanctuary, visit Mae Wang Waterfall, and end your adventure with a relaxing bamboo rafting ride before returning to Chiang Mai.

2-day ethical elephant experience in Chiang Mai’s Mae Wang Valley
Stay overnight in a peaceful jungle homestay with dinner and campfire
Wake up to elephants greeting you outside your room
Feed, bathe, and walk with rescued elephants in their natural environment
Learn from local mahouts about elephant care and culture
Visit Mae Wang Waterfall for a refreshing swim
Experience a 40–50 minute bamboo rafting adventure

Itinerary

You’ll be picked up from your Chiang Mai accommodation and begin the scenic 1.5-hour drive through valleys, rice fields, and rivers toward Mae Wang Valley.

Arrive at Pon Elephant Thailand and explore the ethical elephant keeper’s area. Meet the elephants living in the jungle village and enjoy your first chances to observe and interact with them.

Unwind at the homestay, help your guide prepare a delicious dinner, and enjoy a warm welcome from your host family.

Dine with your host family, listen to the sounds of the jungle, and relax by the campfire with a soft drink or beer.

Enjoy a comfortable night’s sleep in a private wooden cabin or tent surrounded by nature.

Wake up to elephants greeting you at your window. Enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere with photos and videos.

Have breakfast on the terrace overlooking the rainforest and elephant views.

Learn about the history of Thai elephants and the mahout lifestyle. Feed adult and baby elephants and observe them foraging in the jungle.

Head to the Mae Wang River to bathe and play with the elephants in the water.

Say goodbye to the elephants and villagers before departing the sanctuary.

Enjoy a refreshing stop at Mae Wang Waterfall and take a short swim.

Experience a 40–50 minute bamboo rafting adventure along the Mae Wang River.

Change clothes and relax on the 1.5-hour drive back to Chiang Mai, arriving around 17:00 with unforgettable memories.

Location

Faq

Yes. The tour takes place at an ethical elephant sanctuary where elephants are rescued and cared for. There is no riding, and interactions follow safe, respectful practices.

Guests stay in a peaceful jungle homestay, either in a private wooden cabin or a comfortable tent. Rooms are simple, clean, and surrounded by nature.

The tour involves light walking, interacting with elephants, and optional swimming. Most activities are suitable for people with average fitness levels.

Yes, the tour is family-friendly, and children enjoy safe interactions with elephants under guide supervision.

The bamboo rafting is calm and suitable for beginners. There're guides ensure safety throughout the experience.

If you decide to cancel your tour, we require a minimum of 2 days' notice before the tour date. If you cancel more than 2 days in advance, you will receive a full refund. Cancellations can be made by contacting us directly via email or phone, and refunds are typically processed within 7 to 10 business days.

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2-Day Ethical Elephant Sanctuary & Overnight Homestay Tour in Chiang Mai

Mae Wang - View on map
Gallery
Family feeding elephants from a bamboo hut during a Chiang Mai elephant excursion
Chiang Mai tour homestay room with traditional bamboo walls and cozy bedding
Elephant bathing activity with visitors during a Chiang Mai elephant excursion
Couple having breakfast with an elephant at Pon Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai tour
Local-style dinner at a jungle homestay during a Chiang Mai cultural excursion
Elephant greeting guests inside their bungalow during an overnight Chiang Mai elephant tour
Visitors swimming at Mae Wang Waterfall on a Chiang Mai nature tour
Walking alongside a rescued elephant on a Chiang Mai sanctuary tour
Traveler relaxing on a river swing with an elephant during a Chiang Mai excursion
Tourists enjoying bamboo rafting on a jungle river during a Chiang Mai adventure excursion
Campfire dinner at a jungle homestay with elephants nearby on a Chiang Mai excursion

From: $4,100.00 $3,895.00

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