Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Doi Inthanon

Join a wild adventure in Chiang Mai: Elephant observation, Doi Inthanon hike, and cultural immersion. Discover Thailand’s natural beauty and rich traditions.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Thung Luang - Embark on a one-day adventure with our Joy Elephant Sanctuary Observation, Doi Inthanon & Hiking Program. Relish the scenic rural views of Chiang Mai as you’re picked up and travel through picturesque landscapes.
    At the sanctuary, don traditional Karen clothing for hands-on activities, preparing food for the elephants while learning…
What's Included
  • Free Photography
  • Towel
  • Guide: In-person: English, Thai
  • Lunch
  • Drinking Water
  • Insurance
  • Tea and coffee
  • Elephant’s Food & Snack
  • Ticket (Inthanon National Park & Twin Pagodas)
What's Not Included
  • Other personal expenses
Additional Information

Step into a wild adventure at Joy Elephant Sanctuary. Meet majestic elephants, conquer Doi Inthanon & Hike through lush forests, and immerse yourself in Thailand’s natural beauty. It’s a journey you won’t want to miss!
Dive into our responsible tourism with Elephant Observation programs!
Fun Interactions: Change into traditional Karen clothing, Learn,…

Location
Thung Luang
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Esther_y
Jan 22, 2025
One of the most beautiful... - One of the most beautiful and educacional experiences I have ever had. They truly care for the elephants and the guides/drivers were very professional. Such a full experience and great communication
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Robinsv6218rk
Jan 11, 2025
Great waterfalls - More than I could have expected - our guide, Go, took us across the viewpoints of inthanon and we got a traditional lunch and some coffee as well as learned how to make smelling balm. It was clear they cared for the elephants and we got not one but two meals that day, Once at the park and once with the elephants. The waterfalls along the way and at the sanctuary were beautiful too.
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Nicoletattersall
Dec 20, 2024
A great day of elephants and trekking - Had a great day! Started off by being picked up at my hotel and then driven to an ethical elephant sanctuary. The drive there was long, but there was a comfort stop halfway through. Once we reached the sanctuary, we had to switch to a truck to make it through the jungle and then we walked a bit further into the jungle to the sanctuary. We had a little safety briefing and then got to feed the elephants bananas and pumpkin. It was fun! After that, we followed the elephants as they walked through the jungle. This was followed by a swim near a waterfall, with the elephants watching on (they did not join us in the water). After the elephant sanctuary, we were driven to the highest point in Thailand and then we drove to see the twin pagodas. Lastly, we drove to the national park and went on a 2-mile hike through the jungle where we saw several huge spiders and a green viper! Oh, and several AMAZING waterfalls! It was a great tour. :)
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Evakf3973ma
Nov 29, 2024
Absolutely stuning day trip! - We had a beautiful day, we were lucky that we booked the Tour alone except the part in the elephant sanctury was together with other people. Due to that we could decide on our own how long we would like to take Videos and Photos on each place. Our guide Ko was polite, friendly and really patient with us. It was a great experience! Hint: bring enough clothes with you warm/cold/beach clothes. The weather went from cloudy, to foggy/cold (highest point of Thailand) to warm/sunny (during the hike) you could swim in the river near the elephants therefore you May need swimwear.
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Juancamilov88
Nov 2, 2024
Amazing - It was amazing. The highlight of tour is the guide that everyone mentions Ippon. Such a gentle good soul. Feeding and spending time with the elephants was amazing. We had a great time. Just a word of advice that this is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Diegorbo
Oct 23, 2024
Unique experience of full tour - Unique experience. Beautiful cont ad tro with the elephants and the managers of the center, but do not underestimate and do not preclude the possibility of taking a guided hike to Doi Inthanon! He deserves a lot. Trekking in the forest with a local guide allowed us to see many animals and unique locations! Thanks to Joe, Burn and Liu.
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Goplaces27975872293
Oct 10, 2024
Super recommended! - An amazing day!! Which I didn't want him to finish. The experience with elephants has been super respectful, elephants are very well cared for and go at the pace of them, that well find a lugae like this:) The impressive hiking the countryside with the Guide took care of us a lot. SPECTACULAR, THANK YOU FOR THESE MEMORIES! 100% recommend it
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Excursion26178659809
Sep 10, 2024
Recommend this to someone who is concerned with animal welfare, but at the same time wants to get close to the elephants. 10/10 servings - This was a fantastic experience with amazing surroundings. They take good care of the elephants and it seems like they feel good in the area:)
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Escape63541261191
Aug 30, 2024
Great day! - It was a great experience! Respect for the people who take in elephants after they were exploited. I can only welcome such projects and hope that many after me will support this by visiting here instead of booking a ride on the back of an elephant!
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Road67193917295
Aug 27, 2024
Perfect day at joy elephant sanctuary - Spend the whole day with Jade for the elephant experience and hiking in Doi Inthanon. Perfect service, full day entertainment, very good english and overall good company. The sanctuary was a beautiful place and the people live in harmony with and have respect for the elephants. Would definitely recommend!
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