If there’s one animal that first comes to your mind when you hear or read the word “Thailand,” it’s the elephant. So it’s no surprise that ethical elephant sanctuaries are one of the most popular activities for travelers in Southeast Asia. With over 70 elephant sanctuaries in Thailand, most of which are located in northern Thailand, you’ll be spoiled for choice when choosing an elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai.
However, you will soon discover that not all best elephant sanctuary chiang mai are the same and that a little research is required to ensure a pleasant experience for both you and the elephants. Fortunately, we have done the hard work for you. So if you are eager to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience with these gentle, majestic animals, take the next few minutes to learn more about what to expect on your trip and read our tips on how to choose the right tour for you.
Hug Elephant Sanctuary
Highlights :
- Learn about the history of elephants and their behavior.
- Feed, touch and observe the elephants – no riding
- Bathing elephants in a local river and give them a mud bath
Hug Elephant Sanctuary was founded by a small group of local people to improve the quality of life for the elephants they rescued from all over Thailand and for the people in the community.
This unforgettable tour is all about how to safely and sustainably interact with elephants without riding them. You and your family can look forward to a personalized experience as you spend the day learning about the elephants’ unique history and then feeding and playing with them in the beautiful jungle.
After a scenic drive through the Chiang Mai countryside, you’ll take a short walk through the local forest and meet with a local English-speaking guide and a mahout of the Karen hill tribes. He’ll briefly talk about the general history of elephants in Thailand and then give you traditional Karen clothing to wear.
After that, you’ll be introduced to each elephant in small, private groups. While you feed them their afternoon snack of bananas and sugar cane, the guide will tell you stories about each elephant. As you get to know them better, you’ll notice their different personalities. Some are relaxed and shy, while others are playful and curious!
After a traditional Thai lunch and a short break with a view of the nearby hillside, the afternoon continues by reuniting with your elephant friends near the local river. Don’t be afraid to get wet, as the elephants love to cool off with a midday bath. Using water buckets and large scrub brushes, you can help the elephants wash before assisting them with an elephant mud bath.
Before the tour ends, rinse off upstream and change back into dry clothes. Don’t forget to take a few last photos of the elephants before returning to your hotel in Chiang Mai.
What’re you waiting for? Check out more details or book the No Riding Tour now!
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