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Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck and Sticky Waterfall in Chiang Mai

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Activity provider: PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD.
Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck and Sticky Waterfall in Chiang Mai
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Full-day tour in Chiang Mai, including Entrance fees and Thai lunch, snacks, fruit, and water. Run by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD., booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 9 hours
  • Entrance fees
  • Thai lunch, snacks, fruit, and water
  • Refreshment towel
  • Banana and food to feed your elephant
  • 1st-class local travel insurance

Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck and Sticky Waterfall in Chiang Mai: Key Facts

PriceFrom $77.5 per person
Duration9 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 9-hour experience in Chiang Mai. It is run by PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD., an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

The price covers Entrance fees, Thai lunch, Refreshment towel, Banana and food to feed your elephant and 1st-class local travel insurance. It does not cover Personal expenses, so budget for those separately. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD. before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Entrance fees
  • Thai lunch, snacks, fruit, and water
  • Refreshment towel
  • Banana and food to feed your elephant
  • 1st-class local travel insurance
  • Informative English-speaking tour guide

Excludes

  • Personal expenses

Important information

Meeting point

PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 9 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $77.5
$77.5
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.9/5
based on 2775 reviews
Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Jason
September 17, 2026

Fluke was an incredible guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. By the end of the tour it felt like he was more of a friend than a tour guide. In addition to the great experience he provided, he also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. I highly recommend this tour with Fluke!

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Jenny
September 14, 2026

Amy was fantastic! Such a fun day, she was very attentive and knowledgeable about the community and the beautiful animals. This experience is a no brainer definitely worth booking, I was specially excited to know that booking this activity is also helping the sanctuary.

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Jacqueline
September 13, 2026

It was such an amazing experience! My favorite day in Chiang Mai so far. Our guide Amy was so sweet, funny, and knowledgeable about everything and answered all our questions and took amazing photos! Truly made the experience so much more special. A percentage of the money if given back to the communities and elephants as well! I couldn’t recommend this enough, definitely a memory you’ll never forget!!

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Vita
September 19, 2026

Best experience of our life! The whole trip was amazing, we feed and bathed elephants and learned a lot about their lifestyle and origin. Our guide Paul was very kind and knowledgable and took really good pictures of everyone. After a delicious lunch and a visit to the long neck village we headed to the sticky waterfalls. The scenery was breathtaking and we could not have chosen a better trip. 10/10, definitely worth it!!

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Abdelbassir
September 15, 2026

Amazing experience, we were a group of 5, Fluke was really nice and outgoing , he gave us a lot of informations about each place, felt like traveling with an extra friend rather than a guide. booked it the night before and had it confirmed the same day. i recommend 100 % thank you Fluke for making our day <3

5
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Marcos
September 13, 2026

It was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Our guide, Amy, is such a lovely and charismatic person. She explained everything so well, was incredibly friendly and helpful, and took some amazing photos for us. It was an absolute pleasure, and we would definitely recommend the experience to anyone visiting Chiang Mai!

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Rachelle
September 12, 2026

Chin was an incredible guide. This trip was packed of activities and adventures. It was a small group tour where we were not rushed and were able to enjoy each activity to the fullest.

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Anna
September 11, 2026

Trip set off on time around 8.30am, and we were provided free drinking water throughout the day. Arrived first at Sticky Waterfalls to beat the crowds (here for about 1-1.5 hours) then made our way to Elephant Sanctuary beside Long Neck Village. Very engaging day trip and excellent tour guide Nathan. Buffet lunch was provided at sanctuary too. Bring cash for Long Neck Village as many stalls there.

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Tony
September 11, 2026

Nathan was an excellent guide. Very helpful with those less mobile in the group. Everything ran to schedule, the time with the elephants being most memorable although the sticky waterfall was fun too. A good food stop as well. A most worthwhile day & highly recommended.

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Priya
September 8, 2026

Perfect. Insane day. An experience to remember for the rest of our lives. Fluke was awesome and very kind and accommodating. The elephant sanctuary that you go to is doing fantastic work, and theydeserve all the support that they can get!

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Abbie
September 12, 2026

This was honestly the best trip we did of our whole holiday. Fluke was absolutely amazing!!! If you want to do both the sticky waterfall and an elephant sanctuary, I would definitely recommend doing this tour instead of booking them both separately - made it so much easier.

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Shuto
September 11, 2026

It was truly an amazing experience! Our guide, O Chin, was absolutely wonderful. I joined the tour by myself, but he was so kind and took lots of great photos of me throughout the day. Thanks to him, 1 was able to fully enjoy the experience and make some unforgettable memories. Thank you so much, o Chin!

Frequently Asked Questions

PON ELEPHANT (THAILAND) CO., LTD. sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover personal expenses. Everything it does cover is listed in full on this page, so if something is not on that list, budget for it separately.
No riding. This camp lets you feed, walk beside and bathe the elephants without riding, hooks or chains, which is the line we draw before listing a camp. Wear clothes you do not mind getting muddy; a change of clothes and a towel are usually provided, and the mud is part of the day.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Entrance fees, Thai lunch, snacks, fruit, and water, Refreshment towel, Banana and food to feed your elephant, 1st-class local travel insurance, Informative English-speaking tour guide
The duration of the Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck and Sticky Waterfall in Chiang Mai is typically 9 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$77.5