Elephant sanctuary day: feeding and watching
An elephant camp near Chiang Mai
Prices are per vehicle.
Up to 7 people Hyundai H-1
From 3,000 THB
8 to 13 people Toyota Hiace Commuter
From 3,300 THB
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
The camp’s own fee is paid to the camp, and usually includes your lunch. I tell you the fee of the camp you choose before your trip.
The final price is agreed with me before your trip.
Ask about this tripA day with elephants at a sanctuary near Chiang Mai. You help prepare their food and feed them with their keepers, then walk with them to the river and watch them bathe. Your van and driver take you there, wait for you, and bring you back to your hotel.
About 9 hours from your hotel and back, from 3,000 THB per vehicle.
The day, step by step
Times are approximate. Traffic and weather can change them.
- about Pickup at your hotel in Chiang Mai
- about Arrive in time for the camp’s programme
- about Prepare the elephants’ food and feed them, with the camp’s keepers
- about Lunch at the camp, usually part of the camp’s fee
- about Walk with the elephants to the river and watch them bathe
- about Leave the camp, and back to the van
- about Back at your hotel
What the price includes
Included
- Driver
- Fuel
- Parking
- Drinking water
Not included
- Entry fees
Which vehicle fits your group
| People, children included | Vehicle | Large suitcases |
|---|---|---|
| 1–7 | Hyundai H-1 | 4 |
| Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 | |
| 8–13 | Toyota Hiace Commuter | 6 |
Trip facts
- Trip type
- Day trip
- Duration
- About 9 hours
- Pickup
- Chiang Mai
- Group size
- 1 to 13 people in one vehicle
- Vehicles
- Hyundai H-1 and Toyota Hiace Commuter
- Driver
- Your driver may be one of my network drivers.
What to bring
- Clothes that can get wet and muddy, depending on the camp
- A change of dry clothes and a towel
- Sandals or shoes for walking to the river
- Sun cream and insect repellent
- Cash for the camp’s fee
Photos
Questions
Which camp do we go to?
You choose the camp, or I suggest one. I know camps near Chiang Mai where you feed the elephants and watch them bathe.
Do we ride the elephants?
No. This day is about feeding and watching the elephants, not riding them.
Do we bathe the elephants?
It depends on the camp. Many of the leading sanctuaries now let the elephants bathe on their own while you watch, as the main animal-welfare groups advise. I can suggest an observation-only camp.
Is the camp's fee in the price?
No. From 3,000 THB per vehicle is for the van and the driver, with driver, fuel, parking, and drinking water. You pay the camp’s fee at the camp, and it usually includes your lunch.
Most camps include a pickup. Why book a van?
Most camps include a shared pickup, usually only from hotels in or near the old city. With your own van, your group keeps its own times, your driver picks you up at any hotel, and there’s room for a second stop on the way back.
Can children come?
Yes. Tell me the children’s ages when you ask, and I check that the camp you choose welcomes them.
Who will drive us?
Your driver may be one of my network drivers. The driver takes you to the camp, waits for you, and brings you back.
