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15 Best Elephant Sanctuaries In Thailand

The ones worth your time.

The 15 elephant sanctuaries travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.

15 Best Elephant Sanctuaries In Thailand

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - The drive out of downtown Chiang Mai is part of the experience

1.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Most Popular★ 4.9

Spend 9 hours with rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, cool off at Mae Wang Waterfalls, and end with bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River.

“We had a fabulous day, unlike anything we had done before. Our guide was great and she took very good care of us. The elephants have a lovely life and we enjoyed seeing them close up in the beautiful surroundings. The staff looking after them are great. We were transported there and back in a…”

9,160 reviews9 hoursFrom $60by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Pon Elephant Thailand: the briefing that sets the tone

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - The welcome and briefing: how to act around elephants safely

3.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★ 4.8

A half-day elephant sanctuary feeding visit near Chiang Mai: safe, non-forced interactions, guided nature walks, and river bathing in an ethical setting.

“Perfect half day tour. The transport to the sanctuary was clean, fast and comfortable. The guides (Ms. Oom & Jackie) were friendly and knowledgeable and the elephants were obviously very well taken care of. Most are domestic, but they have a large rescued bull now too. Some light walking between the 4 stations is required,…”

4,527 reviews5 hoursFrom $27by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour - Pickup, timing, and how the day actually flows

4.Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

★ 4.7

Khao Lak rafting, ethical elephant bathing, Ton Pling waterfall, and a sea turtle conservation stop in one packed 5-hour day.

“Our guide Boom was absolutely amazing, such an amazing person and so engaging all the way through, he honestly went above and beyond from the outset. Thank you so much for everything Boom 💙🐘🇹🇭”

2,519 reviews5 hoursFrom $73by Bigcountry Andaman

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Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience - Where it starts: meeting at Elephant Jungle Cafe (and ending back there)

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall - Pickup, timing, and how the day stays on track

Krabi: Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter

Krabi: Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter - The Pickup and Transit: Easy When You’re in the Right Area

From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour - The Mae Tang pickup and ride: simple logistics, real time on site

8.From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

★ 4.8

Join a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary day with feeding, mud-bath play, and Thai lunch, plus ethical care and baby-elephant time.

“This was maybe the best tour I’ve ever done. Had an amazing afternoon. Learned about the Asian elephants, fed them bananas, went on a jungle trek, gave them a mud bath then washed them. They’re incredible animals and the elephant retirement park is a great cause! Cannot recommend enough!”

1,899 reviews5 - 6 hoursFrom $53by Elephant Retirement Park Chiang Mai

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Krabi: Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

Krabi: Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour - Getting there from Krabi: transfers that keep it stress-free

Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Home Guided Tour with Transfers

Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Home Guided Tour with Transfers - Getting there smoothly: hotel pickup around Koh Samui

11.Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Home Guided Tour with Transfers

★ 4.9

Koh Samui Ethical Elephant Home tour with transfers: museum learning, jungle roaming, handmade elephant food, seed bombs, and a calm cool-down.

“Excellent tour, up close with the elephants, feeding them and hosing them down, then walking with them as they roam in the jungle. Very dedicated staff, who are clearly devoted to the week being of the elephants. A must visit whilst on the island!”

1,737 reviews4 hoursFrom $96by SamuiElephantHome

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Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour

Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour - Getting there from Chiang Mai: the van ride and the early start

12.Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour

★ 4.9

Small-group ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai: feed rescued elephants, mud bath and river wash, plus homemade vegetarian lunch.

“Had an amazing time on this trip. Transportation was great with pick up on time and even dropped us at the hotel! Gorn was very knowledgeable about the elephants and about Thailand in general and made us feel comfortable throughout the whole experience. The elephants were fantastic and could tell they were well loved. We…”

1,572 reviews5 hoursFrom $77by Lanna Kingdom Tours

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From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip - Getting there from Bangkok: pickup options and the van reality check

13.From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

★ 4.8

Ethical elephant day trip from Bangkok to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary with hand-feeding, jungle walking, optional bathing, and Pad Thai.

“Fantastic experience from start to finish. Great guide ‘jamboi- or crazy man, superb interaction with the elephants - we arrived and saw a large group and became worried we would not have a good experience- how wrong we were - we got to interact with elephants from stay to finish we didn’t feel rushed we…”

1,541 reviews3 hoursFrom $57by Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai and Chonburi

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Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch

Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch - Where the Day Starts: Camp Welcome and Respect Basics

14.Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch

★ 4.8

Beachfront elephant walk, feed, and sea-bath in Phuket with an ethical guide plus Thai lunch. Half-day, about 3 hours.

“Amazing tour we had so much fun and the best part that the elephants were rescues and looked happy and healthy and everything was ethical . My 5 year old daughter had also much fun we learned abt the elephants , bathed them played with them , fed them , cooked for them . A…”

1,420 reviews3 hoursFrom $83by Lily Elephant Camp Phuket

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch - Pickup and the 4WD jeep experience (yes, it can be a little wild)

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