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

4.9(1,284)Read reviewsChiang Mai, Thailand
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Highlights

  • 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

About this experience

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.

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before pickup (12.30 - 12.50). Drivers can only wait up to 15 minutes after the scheduled time.

All meals and drinking water (1 lunch, 1 dinner and 1 breakfast)

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.

Itinerary

13 stops

Day 1

  1. Hotel Pick-Up (12.30 - 12.50)

    You’ll be picked up from your Chiang Mai accommodation in between 12.30 - 12.50 and begin the scenic 1.5-hour drive through valleys, rice fields, and rivers toward Mae Wang Valley.

  2. Arrival & Elephant Greeting

    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.

Day 2

  1. Good Morning Elephants

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

  2. Breakfast at the Homestay

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

What's included

Included

  • 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

Not included

  • Any personal medication
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Extra clothes
  • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals

Location & pickup

Maerim Elephant Sanctuary

Free hotel pickup in the Old City and most central Chiang Mai hotels. The map pin shows the activity location.

Pickup window confirmed on WhatsApp the evening before

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Cancel for any reason up to 24 hours before your tour start time — full refund of your deposit, no questions asked. After that the deposit is non-refundable, but the cash balance is never charged if you cannot make it.

Guest reviews

4.91,284 reviews

  • Patchara InthaJanuary 2025
    5.0· Verified guest

    Took the family on tour, staff replied very quickly and gave great recommendations.

  • Ciaran SandsJanuary 2025
    5.0· Verified guest

    Such an amazing tour can't recommend enough!

  • Alberto PardoJanuary 2025
    5.0· Verified guest

    Awesome experience, will be back soon

  • Apisara WongkhatJanuary 2025
    5.0· Verified guest

    This was really nice. Done a Doi Inthanon trip with this agency, really enjoyed it.

  • Jane BrettDecember 2024
    5.0· Verified guest

    We loved our elephant sanctuary trip with Chiang Mai Go Tours. Great family day out and amazing experience to see the elephants so well looked after.

  • Marcus ClimpsonDecember 2024
    5.0· Verified guest

    Chiang Mai is beautiful and with the help of Go Tours it was an even more pleasant experience. Would recommend!

Frequently asked questions

  • Is this elephant experience ethical?

    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.

  • What is the accommodation like?

    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.

  • How physically demanding is the tour?

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

  • Can children join the tour?

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

  • Is bamboo rafting safe?

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

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