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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.

“This day was incredible, from the pick up to the drop off! We were picked up directly at our hotel. An hour drive in a comfortable air conditioned van. Our day started with amazing moments with beautiful elephants. We had the opportunity to learn about them, feed them sugar cane, take pictures, cuddle them and…”

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

2.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★ 4.9

Ethical elephant care in Chiang Mai plus a jungle hike to Mae Wang Waterfall, with river bathing, great lunch, and a smooth group day.

“Elephants were incredible to see and feed. The mountains and waterfall are gorgeous. As a solo traveler, I wish I booked with people more my age, I was with a bunch of 19 year olds and would have enjoyed being with more adults.”

5,780 reviews7 hoursFrom $50by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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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.

“A truly unforgettable experience. This tour made me fall in love elephants even more and it was great to see them in their own habitat with tonnes of space and freedom. None of the interactions felt forced (feeding and getting in the water with them) and felt like an actual ethical elephant sanctuary as many…”

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.

“This trip was wonderful in every way. Adam was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and kind and the driver was great too so helpful. Sea turtles, a tranquil bamboo raft, a delicious lunch and helping feed and wash elephants what more could you want. It was a very memorable day!”

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)

5.Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

★ 4.8

Ethical elephant feeding at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket: a guided 1-hour Feed Me session, fruit or grass, and a soft drink.

“It was amazing, the service was incredible and the way they take care of the elephants in this sanctuary, you can see that the elephants are happy, healthy and satisfied.”

2,432 reviewsFrom $28by Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket

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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

6.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★ 4.9

Chiang Mai in one day: a private elephant sanctuary with caretaker tasks, Long Neck Village, Thai lunch, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall.

“Had an amazing time at the elephant sanctuary and sticky waterfalls. Everything was really well organised, including transport, the day ran very smoothly. The food provided at lunch was very good too! Our guide Paul was great, he was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole tour enjoyable. Highly recommend!✨✨✨”

2,262 reviews9 hoursFrom $63by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.

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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

7.Krabi: Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter

★ 4.9

Krabi Elephant Shelter lets you feed and bathe elephants in a guided 90-minute session with hotel pickup, drinks, showers, and photo link.

“Amazing place for those beautiful animals, they are loved and cared. Staff very kind with people and caregivers for their elephants. The guide is very helpful with all the information about each elephant, lovely experience to be closer, to hug, to feed such amazing creatures. Overall we had great experience, highly recommended.”

2,021 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $48by Krabi Elephant Shelter

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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.

“Our four-hour tour at the Ethical Elephant Home on Koh Samui was truly unforgettable. You immediately feel how warm-hearted and respectful the caretakers are, and it’s clear the elephants have found a safe and loving place after being rescued. The experience was fully ethical and nature-focused. We made and threw seed bombs, learned how new…”

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.

“The trip was amazing. Our guide, Corn, was wonderful—friendly, knowledgeable, and full of energy. The place itself was beautiful and relaxing. We absolutely loved it.”

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

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.

“The tour was very nice and really detailed. Started with an explanation on the elephants and why they’re doing that, followed by preparing the food for them and feeding them several times, walking with them, taking pictures and eventually shower them. We finished off with a nice lunch and overall it was a great experience,…”

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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