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Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Tour in Chiang Mai

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Activity provider: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai and Chonburi
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Full-day tour in Chiang Mai, taking in View point and Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. Run by Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai and Chonburi, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • View point
  • Living Green Elephant Sanctuary
  • Runs 7 hours
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Traditional northern clothing for the visit
  • Interaction with elephants

Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Tour in Chiang Mai: Key Facts

PriceFrom $62.5 per person
Duration7 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 7-hour experience from Chiang Mai, built around View point and Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. It is run by Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai and Chonburi, 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 Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Traditional northern clothing for the visit, Interaction with elephants, Feeding and bathing elephants and Enjoy a delicious local meal. It does not cover Personal expenses and Tips, 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.

Chiang Mai. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai and Chonburi before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Pickup location

Chiang Mai

Van

(1.5 hours)

View point

Sightseeing

Living Green Elephant Sanctuary

Visit

Arrive back at

Chiang Mai

Detailed Itinerary

Pickup location: Chiang Mai

Van: (1.5 hours)

View point: Sightseeing

Living Green Elephant Sanctuary: Visit

Arrive back at: Chiang Mai

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Traditional northern clothing for the visit
  • Interaction with elephants
  • Feeding and bathing elephants
  • Enjoy a delicious local meal
  • Photography service
  • Travel Insurance
  • Below are specials for the Full-day package
  • Make a medical ball (if option selected)
  • Plant seeding (if option selected)
  • Vegetarian pad thai cooking workshop (if option selected)
  • Lunch: your own handmade vegetarian pad thai (if option selected)

Excludes

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips

Important information

Meeting point

Chiang Mai

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 7 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $62.5
$62.5
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

4.8/5
based on 197 reviews
Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Agata
September 5, 2026

The whole experience was amazing. The elephants seemed very happy and well cared. They had a very good bond with theirs carers. It was noticable that the elephants had freedom and they could do what they want to do. You can feel that people that were part of the village supported elefants. It was a lot of fun for me and my friends, but I would say that it is also suitable for children.

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Chloe
March 24, 2026

One of the best experiences I have ever done! Highly recommend transport & the guides were brilliant, the elephants were amazing & really looked after! If you are in chiang mai you need to go here!!

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Sam
February 23, 2026

Amazing day out! The transport to the sanctuary was organised well and effortless. When we arrived we were greeted by our guide and informed appropriately. The whole experience was very organic and would recommend 100%

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Olivia
May 27, 2026

What an amazing day! Miss Nim and Mr Wat were incredible guides. They are quite clearly very passionate about the elephants at the sanctuary, particularly with regard to their welfare. The elephants are well looked after and encouraged to be free. It was an incredible experience

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Sarah
April 20, 2026

Always dubious with these ‘sanctuaries’ but you can tell the elephants are clearly happy and very well looked after. Onsite tour guide P’Jai was great, answering all questions and sharing facts. Vegetarian Pad Thai and fresh seasonal fruit was served for lunch and there was plenty to go round! 10/10 would reccomend.

5
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Francisco
December 21, 2025

Good night! I loved the activity, but I would like to point out that the photos from the afternoon of 12th December are missing from the drive that was made available to us. I would appreciate it if you could make them available soon. Thank you.

5
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Christopher
November 20, 2025

Very personal experience with the elephants and very helpful and informative staff.

5
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Adam
November 15, 2025

The experience was amazing. Although the tour includes elephants feeding and bathing, it is organized on a respectful way. I would repeat it.

5
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Aleksandra
February 16, 2026

The sanctuary has a very peaceful vibe, as its an open air space in the jungle by the river - no fence, no shops, no crowds. The elephants walk around and behave freely. We did the half day trip and it was enough to meet and interact with the elephants. The “guide” is a guy who will meet you there, he’s part of the team at the sanctuary, very friendly, polite guy, gentle and loving to the elephants. Told us many interesting information about the animals while we were around them. The trip finished with pad thai & fruit lunch with view of the river. I loved it because of how natural and friendl

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Amanda
January 29, 2026

it was magical. we loved it a lot. highlight of trip. pao was a legend

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april
December 16, 2025

This was an amazing experience. Our guides were great and interacting with these beautiful gentle creatures was tranquil. You can tell this sanctuary and people who are part of it love these elephants. I would 100% return here

5
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Maša
November 21, 2025

The trip was nice. The guidance was nice. The elephants are very friendly and we’ve all felt safe around them. We also got free vegetarian pad Thai and freshwater and the clothes are very stylish and they are pretty nice looking also buy them. We bought them for 400 bucks and that’s about it. Yeah the small elephant the small elephant is funny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Chiang Mai The collection window is usually a little wider than a fixed minute, because the driver is working a route around several hotels.
The price does not cover personal expenses and tips. 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.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Traditional northern clothing for the visit, Interaction with elephants, Feeding and bathing elephants, Enjoy a delicious local meal, Photography service, Travel Insurance, Below are specials for the Full-day package, Make a medical ball (if option selected), Plant seeding (if option selected), Vegetarian pad thai cooking workshop (if option selected), Lunch: your own handmade vegetarian pad thai (if option selected)
The duration of the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Tour in Chiang Mai is typically 7 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$62.5