Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai

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Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
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Overview

Experience a life-changing journey in the heart of Thailand by visiting an ethical elephant sanctuary, where respect is the only rule. Here there are no shows, no baths, and no rides on their backs: just free elephants, cared for with love and living as they should. You’ll learn their history, discover their personalities, prepare their food, and walk alongside them while watching them behave naturally, without interference or exploitation.

It’s an authentic and exciting experience that connects, inspires, and leaves a lasting impression. Because getting to know an elephant with respect isn’t just unforgettable… it’s the only right way to do it. 🐘💚

Duration

7+ hours

Type of trip

Daily visit

Group size

10 people

Languages

English, Spanish

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation to and from your respective hotels, located within a 2-kilometer radius of downtown Chiang Mai
  • Entrance to our reserve
  • Food for the elephants
  • Food for you
  • Insurance with AXA SEGUROS
  • Spanish-Speaking Guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Breakfast
  • Cigars / tobacco
  • Souvenirs, if anyone would like to buy any

Itinerary

Highlights

  • 🐘 100% ethical sanctuary (no riding, no photo ops, no shows)
  • 🌿 Elephant watching in their natural habitat
  • 🥒 Supervised feeding (the only time contact is allowed)
  • 🚶 Hike with elephants in the mountains
  • 📸 Respectful photography, without invading their personal space
  • 💦 Visit to the Mae Wang Waterfalls
  • 🍜 Traditional Northern Thai Lunch
  • 🚐 Transportation included from your hotel
  • 🟗 A Spanish-speaking guide throughout the entire experience
  • ❤️ Small group and friendly service

Frequently Asked Questions

Are outings canceled due to rain?

Thailand has a tropical climate. Rain is a part of everyday life and is not unusual. The rainy season runs from May to October, but rainfall is usually heavy and brief. In fact, the harder it rains, the shorter the shower tends to be.

Given this weather pattern, we do not cancel tours in northern Thailand due to rain. It is typical of the region and is to be expected.

We would only cancel a tour in exceptional circumstances, such as severe flooding or natural disasters that truly prevent us from conducting the activity safely.

In case of rain, we’ll adjust the itinerary to make the most of the day. Also, during the off-season—when there’s a higher chance of rain—we provide plastic ponchos or umbrellas for your convenience.

Can I cancel or reschedule?

Cancellation Policy

At El Norte de Tailandia, we understand that unexpected situations can arise during a trip, especially for first-time visitors to Asia. We always strive to be empathetic and take each situation into account.

However, a cancellation without a valid reason affects us as a company and, more importantly, harms the group that has already committed to that date.

For this reason, we do not accept cancellations or issue refunds without a valid reason.

To avoid misunderstandings regarding what constitutes a “valid reason,” Northern Thailand reserves the right to evaluate each case and may issue a refund as a courtesy when it is demonstrated that an external factor beyond the customer’s control prevented them from attending the tour.

The following are considered valid reasons (provided the relevant documentation is submitted):

  • Death of a family member

  • Natural disasters

  • Flight cancellations by the airline (does not apply to flights missed due to late arrival)

  • Last-minute accidents

  • A duly certified illness

Date Changes

Date changes are subject to the same policy as cancellations.

For example: if you book for the 14th and that tour already has a confirmed group, and then you ask to change your reservation to the 15th, we may not have availability on that day (either because there is no tour scheduled or because it is fully booked).

In that case, we may not always be able to reschedule them for the new date requested.

For this reason, we ask that you commit to our tours just as you would to a hotel or flight, since every reserved spot requires advance planning and a commitment to the rest of the group.

Languages

English
Spanish
From: ฿3,000.00

Owner

Julio De Toro Romero

Member since 2019