Maerim Elephant Sanctuary - Halfday visit
Duration
6 hrs
Operating Hours
07.00am -1.00pm
Meeting Time
Pick-up between 7:00 and 7:30 AM
Meeting Place
Free pickup is available from hotels and guesthouses in the Old Town, Night Bazaar, Nimman Haemin, and some areas of Santitham. Pickup service is not available for Airbnbs that only have an address and no registered business name. Please select a nearby hotel or landmark that can be found on Google Maps as your pickup location.
Adult Price (7+)
Child Price (3~6)
Infant Price (โค2)
Afternoon tour
Pickup 1.30-2.00 pm. Drop off 7.30 pm
Adults
Children
* You can select your preferred option when booking
Maerim Elephant Sanctuary
Experience elephants the ethical way in the heart of Chiang Maiโs lush jungle.
Walk, feed, and connect with rescued elephants living freely in their natural environment no riding, no chains, no shows. Just genuine, unforgettable moments.
๐ Highlights
Walk with elephants in the forest
Feed and interact up close
Watch them bathe and play in the river
Enjoy a truly ethical, hands-on experience
๐ Why Book This Tour
No riding, no cruelty โ 100% ethical
Supports elephant welfare and conservation
Enjoy the fresh atmosphere of the Mae Rim jungle while learning about each elephantโs story and daily care. This experience includes a hands-on mud spa and bathing session, guided at a peaceful and thoughtful pace, making it a meaningful and memorable experience in Chiang Mai.
Hotel Pickup
Pick up at your hotel (Chiangmai city). Then drive approximately 45 minutes from Chiang Mai city to Maerim elephant sanctuary.
Elephant care
- Arrive and change into traditional mahout clothing - Greet the elephants with your own basket of bananas. - Play with our elephant family as you learn about their behavior and past. - Mud spa with the elephants - Enjoy bathing with elephants. - Relax in the sun by the swimming pool.
Return to Hotels
Leave the sanctuary and drive back to your hotel. Drop off at your hotel.
- Transportation, food for the elephant, water drinking, experience local tour guide
- Tips, Personal expences
Pick-up between 7:00 and 7:30 AM
Free pickup is available from hotels and guesthouses in the Old Town, Night Bazaar, Nimman Haemin, and some areas of Santitham. Pickup service is not available for Airbnbs that only have an address and no registered business name. Please select a nearby hotel or landmark that can be found on Google Maps as your pickup location.
- PLEASE BRING : Towel, swimming suit, insect sprays, sun cream, Flip flops --Please note that carry-ons or large luggage cannot be accommodated in the van. (only items that can be placed on your lap are allowed .) -This schedule is subject to change without notice, due to weather condition, other unforeseen interruptions. โป All timings are approximate -If the pickup time is between 7:00 and 7:30, the van may arrive at any time within that window. Please note that this does not mean the van will wait for 30 minutes. As pickup times cannot be predicted in advance, we kindly ask that you be ready and waiting in the lobby starting at 7:00, as the van may arrive at any time from 7:00 onward. Being in the lobby from 7:00 will help ensure you do not miss the pickup. As this is a join-in tour where the van visits several accommodations, please understand that the pickup may be slightly delayed beyond 7:30 due to traffic or delays at earlier stops. - The tour operates in rainy weather, even during the rainy season from May to October. We kindly recommend bringing an umbrella or raincoat.
Cancellations 2 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free Cancellation is not allowed between 0โ1 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.