Elephant Sanctuary: Rescue and Learn in Chiang Mai
4.8
364 Ratings

Experience a memorable half day at the Ran-Tong Sanctuary in Chiang Mai, where abused elephants are rescued and cared for with passion. Learn about elephant welfare and Thai culture.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre - ITINERARY
  • Pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in Chiang Mai city.
  • Drives approximately 1 hour to Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre in Mae Taeng District.
  • On arrival, you will change to Mahout Style Karen clothes and start your elephant school where you will learn all about the centre and…
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What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Included lunch
  • Traditional Karen clothing provided
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Ran-Tong is devoted to rescuing abused elephants from all over Thailand and surrounding countries. Every elephant rescued is brought to the sanctuary in Chiang Mai and cared for with great passion and enthusiasm. Our mission is not only geared towards the protection and prevention of abused Elephants in Thailand but also to educate the public about…

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Debbie_m
Nov 9, 2024
Fabulous life experience - What a wonderful time - to be so close to the elephants! I loved this experience. We were able to make food for the and then feed them as well as help with bathing. One of the best experiences in my lifetime. Not to be missed!
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Melinda_b
Nov 8, 2024
Such love and kindness - This was a life changing experience Being able to hug - sing and bath with these amazing elephants was so touching and really is a difference experience than going to a zoo or wildlife park A truly must do Ohoh was so amazing along with all the wonderful and kind handlers you could just feel The love they all had for the elephants and the way the elephants responded you just knew they felt that love Thank you for a truly amazing experience and day that will Be cherished forever
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Rebecca_w
Nov 7, 2024
Incredible Tour which I would happliy do again - The elephants are so happy and well looked after. They are respected and given plenty of food and affection so they are friendly and calm. The place had a lot of dogs too so we had a great time petting them. The bathing was so fun! And we loved the lunch provided. Overall this was a positive experience where I felt all animals were loved and cared for.
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Lorraine_t
Nov 7, 2024
Unique - Walking the elephant to the pond by feeding them was a fun highlight. I have a short video of being hugged by the baby elephant.
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Margaret_s
Nov 7, 2024
Experience of a lifetime - Visiting the elephant sanctuary was one of the highlights to our Thailand trip. I cannot praise this experience enough. We fed, interacted and battled with these gentle creatures. One of the elephants sprayed me with her trunk full of water, that was shocking and exciting. Another elephant wrapped its trunk around my husband’s waist and even gave him a kiss on the cheek. Priceless. This experience is one we will never forget. Lunch was delicious and staff wonderful. We highly recommend this excursion.
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Inest955
Nov 7, 2024
Enjoy an afternoon with the elephants - It is a really beautiful experience to feed the elephant especially the baby one. The tour was in time, we change our clothes, spend almost one hour with the elephants, then a shower and a very delicious dinner. I enjoyed the experience and highly recommended
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Richard_b
Nov 6, 2024
Great half day trip - Lovely to spend time with these gentle giants. Our guide (I don't know how to spell his nane but it was pronounced Seven) was great...friendly and helpful...making sure everyone got plenty of photos at each stage of the morning. Everything was very well organised and I would highly recommend
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Shelby_p
Nov 4, 2024
Only elephant tour you should do in Chiang Mai - Just loved this experience so much. Our driver was great in getting us there and back and offered to stop if anyone needed anything. Seven was our guide and he had to be the best tour guide! He was so great at answering the questions and was great at capturing great pictures for everyone in the group. I cannot say enough good things about this tour. Plenty of elephants to play with and enjoy their company.
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Lawrence_w
Nov 2, 2024
Elephant experience - The elephant experience was enjoyable and educational. Our guide was very nice and we had fun feeding the elephants. They were well cared for.
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Lee_b
Nov 8, 2024
Dubious ethically… - Dubious how ethical it is… they are fed to perform tricks, and they have limited room to roam. The guide gave very high level information about the elephants, nothing beyond what I already know. It’s amazing to see and observe an elephant, but these are not in a natural habitat, and the high levels of human contact are evident. The elephants appear happy and well treated, but this is not an authentic elephant experience.
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