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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 tour made our holiday! Mel was so informative, full of energy and had us laughing at every activity. We were really pleased to see how happy all the elephants were and the experience was well balanced between for seeing and interacting with the animals whilst respecting them at the same time. Would recommend to…”

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.

“It was amazing! They really care for the elephants so please support this place as much as possible. Loved our guide King Kong 😁”

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

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.

“I loved the simplicity of feeding the elephants and getting to know more about them. It was well organized, clean facilities, and safe for all ages. It could be improved by using a microphone when the guide is speaking because not everyone has English as the 1st language, also more elephant education, and facility education…”

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.

“This was an absolutely awesome trip that I highly recommend if you’re visiting Chiang Mai. Everything was handled for us - food, transportation, water. The sticky waterfall & elephant sanctuary is an amazing experience. Our tour guide was Fluke and he was such a great guide. He made it a great experience for us being…”

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.

“One of the best tour I've done it. We got to know interesting info about elephants. The guide spoke great English. It seemed elephants are taken care of well, not to force to do anything. We were even offered complimentary sticky rice and other dessert. It was memorable experience.”

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

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.

“We did the half-day tour with Kon and absolutely loved it. Everything was so smooth — we got picked up right from our hostel, stopped in a cafe en route because of the early start we didn’t get to grab a coffee in the city, and the small group made it feel really personal and…”

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.

“it was a longer drive than i expected. The sanctuary is interestingand hidden away. Our my guide Lulu, sexy man, was extremely knowledgeable. I was not expecting so many people to be there but it was so well organised you forgot about them. The elephants are cared for and in a good sanctuary. I t…”

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

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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