Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Pickup from hotels inside Chiang Mai city is included and starts at 08:00. Hotels outside the city can be collected for a surcharge, and a private transfer instead of the shared van costs extra.

Do I ride the elephants on this programme?

No. This is a walking programme: you feed the elephants, walk beside them on the trail and bathe them in the river.

Children can join. Ask us about children before booking, as there is no separate child ticket online.

The camp lends you mahout clothing for the activities. Wear sandals, flip-flops or water shoes, and bring a full change of clothes because you will get wet and probably muddy. If you have sensitive skin, wear thin trousers or leggings under the mahout clothing.

How big is the group?

The programme runs with small groups of up to 12 guests.

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1 Day Walking with Elephants

A full day with the herd: feeding, a mountain trail walk, lunch in the jungle, a mud spa and river bathing.

From฿4,000per person

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Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai

Wildlife Encounter

English Speaking Guide

Instagrammable

Solo Traveler Friendly

Lunch Included

Family Friendly

Hotel Pickup Included

Highlights

Hand-feed the elephants bananas and sugar cane
Walk with the herd up a mountain trail
Lunch in the jungle
Mud spa with the elephants
Bathe the elephants in the river
Hotel pick-up in Chiang Mai city included

Duration

8 hours

Pickup

Included

Overview: Step into the lush wilderness of Chiang Mai for an ethical, hands-on journey with rescued elephants. The 1-Day Walking with Elephants program is designed for animal lovers who want a fully immersive, riding-free experience in the animals' natural habitat. Running from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, this eco-friendly adventure focuses entirely on walking alongside, feeding, and caring for these magnificent creatures as they roam freely through the mountain trails.

Morning: Introductions and Mountain Trekking. Your day starts with a convenient 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Chiang Mai. Upon arriving at the sanctuary in the beautiful Mae Taeng District, you will be properly introduced to the elephants. You'll spend time breaking the ice by feeding them their favorite treats - fresh bananas and sweet sugar cane! Once you've made a new friend, you will embark on a scenic hike, walking side-by-side with the elephants up a vibrant mountain trail at their own unhurried pace.

Afternoon: Mud Spas, River Baths, and Relaxation. Midway through your trek, the group will pause to enjoy a special, freshly prepared lunch surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle. After eating, you'll join the elephants for their favorite activity: the mud spa! You'll get to play in the mud and help coat their skin, which acts as a natural cooling agent and insect repellent.

Next, you will walk down to the local river for bath time. Jump into the water to help scrub the mud away, splash around, and enjoy the playful nature of the herd. Afterward, you will return to the main camp where you can take a hot shower and change into dry clothes before heading back to the city.

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Bookings open up to 150 days ahead; the latest date you can book is Sun 28 Feb 2027.

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