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Ethical Elephant Encounter Feeding Program in Chiang Mai

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Activity provider: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai
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1-hour tour in Chiang Mai, including Accident insurance and Elephant food. Run by Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Runs 1 hours
  • Accident insurance
  • Elephant food

Ethical Elephant Encounter Feeding Program in Chiang Mai: Key Facts

PriceFrom $27 per person
Duration1 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 1-hour experience in Chiang Mai. It is run by Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai, 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 Accident insurance and Elephant food. It does not cover Transportation to and from the activity and Meals, 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.

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai 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 Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Includes

  • Accident insurance
  • Elephant food

Excludes

  • Transportation to and from the activity
  • Meals

Important information

Meeting point

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai 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 1 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $27
$27
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

4.7/5
based on 200 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Alessia
April 12, 2026

beautiful experience, surrounded by elephants free to move around, also for kids was good.

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Caterina
February 15, 2026

A well run, truly ethical elephant sanctuary. The elephants seemed well taken care of and you can tell that the woman who runs the place genuinely cares about their welfare. We were well informed and guided about the do’s and don’t’s when interacting with the animals. There aren’t many elephants here but I like that it’s a smaller sanctuary especially for a short trip. You get to feed and interact with the elephants for a short while but they do get very hot and like humans would like to just chill. I enjoyed learning about where these particular elephants came from and how they’re kept. There

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5
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Adrian
February 6, 2026

Everything was fine as expected, short 1 hour tour where we could feed and pet elephants. Also there was a photographer available who did some pictures for me free of charge.

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5
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Amelia
August 20, 2026

One of the necessary activities to take part in when you visit chiang mai. I visited this one however, specifically because it’s an ethical programme. During my time there, there was feeding (appetisers 😂), photos taken during every moment, watching the elephants eating, and bathing and then we made some paper out of elephant poo. It was awesome. Each elephant is assigned their own special person that gets to know them and stays by their side, and the elephants which are in the sanctuary are usually rescues- they don’t release them into the wild because statistically they have a 50/50 chance o

5
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Chris
June 22, 2026

It was great! I loved the one hour. The other tours at five hours sounded too long. This was great! Fed the elephants, asked a hundred questions. The guide was very knowledgeable.

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Natasha
January 3, 2026

Great trip to see the elephants if you’re short on time. Lovey to feed them and see them up close

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Pegah
January 2, 2026

It is on the short side but it was just what I wanted, I didn’t need a full day with elephants like other tours.

5
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Mia
August 19, 2025

we loved it! the elephants looked really healthy and great and we got to enjoy them in their own environment up close

5
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Meredith
August 10, 2025

Guide was great. Perfect amount of time to feed and learn more about the elephants.

5
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Bérénice
June 3, 2025

Maybe more explanations from the guide about the elephants would be great

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Grace
February 3, 2026

Had such a amazing time seeing the elephants and getting up close with them. It was just me and one other person in the tour group so had them all to ourselves i do recommend going earlier in the morning to avoid big crowds. tour guide was so lovely and funny

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Maria
January 31, 2026

It was the best experience. Very ethical, just as described, and you could tell the elephants were happy. I really enjoyed it and would 100% recommend it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai sends the meeting point and time by email as soon as the booking is confirmed.
The price does not cover transportation to and from the activity and meals. 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.
Accident insurance, Elephant food
The duration of the Ethical Elephant Encounter Feeding Program in Chiang Mai is typically 1 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$27