Maerim Elephant Sanctuary - Full day
Maerim Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai is an ethical elephant sanctuary 40 kilometers north of Chiang Mai. This cozy elephant sanctuary is an excellent choice for families with young children because of its location close to the city. Maerim Elephant Sanctuary has five elephants rescued from riding camps, circuses, and illegal logging work.
With the full-day trip, you will spend the day observing, feeding, bathing, playing, and walking in the jungle with the elephants. Our guides will explain where the elephants come from and how to care for these intelligent animals. You will learn how to make medicine and how to feed the elephants. We will take them on a short hike to the river to bathe and scrub them. Afterward, we will join the elephants in their daily mud bath. Don't worry; you will be able to freshen up after in our relaxing and clean swimming pool.
You will learn how to cook authentic Thai noodle soup for lunch.
Children 3 to 6 years of age pay only a 1000 Baht entrance fee. Children 1 to 2 years of age can join the trip for free.
Itinerary & Practicalities
Price: 2000 THB
Pick up from your hotel between 9:00 am – 9:30 am.
Drive approximately 45 minutes from Chiang Mai to Maerim Elephant Sanctuary.
Arrive and change into traditional Karen clothing.
Greet the elephants with your basket of bananas.
Play with our elephant family while you learn about their behavior and past.
Enjoy the mud spa with the elephants.
Relax and enjoy the sun at our swimming pool.
Learn how to make your own traditional noodle soup.
Help us forage the jungle for elephant treats.
Walk in the jungle along a stream surrounded by nature and local farms.
Bathe the elephants and play with them in the water.
Leave the sanctuary and drive back to Chiang Mai.
Return to your hotel around 6:00 pm.
Included in the price: Transportation, food, water, insurance, an experienced local tour guide, and food for the elephants.
What to bring: Bathing suit, towel, mosquito spray, sunscreen, and flip flops.
How can I book this tour? Please fill out the booking request at the bottom of this page. We will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.
Would you like to visit the Maerim Elephant Sanctuary for half a day instead? Check out the half day tour >>
