Elephant Retirement Park - Half day
The Elephant Retirement Park has been established to create a haven for retired elephants. Formally working in building yards, it is now illegal to use elephants for labor. This has drastically altered their function in Thai society.
The camps founder Adulwit Khamya has created a sustainable habitat for the elephants to live in a safe and natural environment free from profiteering and neglect. At the elephant park family units are never separated and herbal medicines are used to keep the animals healthy, so they can enjoy a better quality of life.
At the Elephant Retirement Park we are proud of our strict policy on the treatment of our elephants. There is no riding or beating of any kind.
The sole focus of the Elephant Retirement Park is to promote the well being of retired elephants. Visitors and volunteers to the park can expect an enjoyable and rewarding experience working with the local mahout people to care for these majestic symbols of strength and peace.
Children younger than 8 years get a 50% discount.
Itinerary & Practicalities
Price: 1700 THB
Pick up from your hotel between 7:00 – 7:30 AM
Drive for 1 hour to Elephant Retirement Park
Introduction about our park and the elephants
Feed the elephants, get to know them and enjoy their company
Observe how we make herbal medicine for our elephants
Enjoy mud spa and shower with the elephants
Drive back to Chiang Mai
Return to your hotel around 1:00 PM
Included in price: transportation, English speaking guide, water, photography.
What to bring: Swimming gear, towel, sunscreen and mosquito spray.
How can I book this tour? Please fill in 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 Elephant Retirement Park for one day or two days instead? Check out the one day tour or the two days tour >>
