6 hour(s)
English
Included
Feel the joy of interacting with the majestic, friendly, and sweet elephants
Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants
Walk with the free-roaming elephants through the tree-lined sanctuary reserve
Nibble on fresh fruits and snacks as you watch the elephants play in the water
Swim with the elephants and help bathe them after rubbing them down with mud
€ 78.26
€ 72.00
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Begin your unforgettable journey with a scenic drive from your accommodation to the Chiang Mai Elephant Wildlife Sanctuary. As you travel through the serene countryside, take in the lush greenery and rolling hills before arriving at the sanctuary, where your English-speaking guide will warmly welcome you. Learn about the fascinating lives of these gentle giants, their habits, and their history within a safe, sustainable, and ethical environment. Armed with baskets of bananas and sugar cane, you’ll have the chance to feed and interact with the elephants up close, capturing wonderful photos as they roam freely and play in their natural surroundings.
The adventure continues as you accompany the elephants to their favorite mud spa for a fun and relaxing experience. Join them in applying soothing mud to their skin, an activity that benefits their health while bringing plenty of laughter and joy. Then, follow them to a nearby river where you’ll help bathe, brush, and splash around with them in the cool waters — a truly heartwarming moment of connection. After saying goodbye to your new friends, enjoy a refreshing break with local snacks and fresh fruits before heading back to your hotel, filled with memories of a day that celebrates nature, kindness, and the incredible bond between humans and elephants.
Entry or admission fee
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour guide
Water
Boots, umbrellas, and socks
Lunch
Gratuity
Insect repellent
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Public transportation nearby
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Keep personal essentials
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A long scenic drive to an oasis in the mountains where we had an amazing interaction with elephants. Pao is a great tour guide, the elephants enthusiastically consumed the food and vitamin balls we constructed. Hearing the stories of each elephants journey to this paradise was informing and touching. The group prepared Pad Thai was a wonderful meal.
This was one of the most incredible experiences I had in Thailand! The hotel transfer was smooth, on time, and easy to contact on WhatsApp. We stopped halfway for bathrooms and snacks before arriving. There’s a short walk to the sanctuary—some parts are muddy, so wear flip flops or shoes you can clean easily. We started with a quick intro and payment (cash or card) and cooking class where we made pad Thai, then ate while watching the elephants. After that, we cut up sugar cane and brought it to their feeding stations. There are five elephants total. Big Boy and his four ladies who are all rescued from logging, circuses, and riding camps. Our guide was amazing!! He was funny, friendly, and spoke great English. Bring a rain jacket because if it rains, it pours! We forgot ours, and it rained for two hours. Sneakers got really muddy on the walk back. You’ll stand close to the elephants but don’t touch them. You just bring them their food, take photos, and enjoy being near these beautiful, gentle giants.
Spent an amazing day with the rescued elephants of Big Boy! This sanctuary is home to five elephants who were rescued from: logging industry, circus, and tourism rides. The staff was incredibly friendly & funny! Pad Thai at the end was the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend to anyone!!
My friend and I had the most amazing time on the half day trip! We booked a morning tour the night before, and were promptly picked up from our airbnb at 7am as they had said! The ride was included in fare, and stopped on the way to the sanctuary about halfway at a coffee/restroom stop. We arrived at the sanctuary around 9:30am, and got right to learning about the elephants! We helped the staff to prepare sugarcane and grass to feed the elephants, and made medicine balls to offer as well. Beautiful setting, and wonderful kind staff! We were able to walk our food offerings to the elephants troughs, with no touch/no bathe/no feed enforced, which was what we were looking for! We spent a lot of quality time event around the elephants, but with respectful distance and hear about the stories of the elephants and where they had been rescued from. At the end, the staff have you help prepare a lunch or pad thai and fresh fruit, which we got to eat while observing the elephants from a covered deck! Was an amazing day and perfect for the ethical experience we wanted!
While researching many websites for the greater Chiang Mai area for ethical elephant sanctuaries, Big Boy caught my eye. Their service van ferried me, my wife, my sister-in-law the 1-1/2 hour to the sanctuary where we were greeted by Mr. Su. Mr. Su immediately made us feel welcome. He explained how our 1/2 day experience would laid out. His caring, knowledge, and sense of humor made our visit one of the best experiences in Thialand. From the instructions of making our Thai Pad lunch, preparing the digestive snack for the elephants, to being near these beautiful natures’ creatures, Mr. Su was everything one could ask for in visiting and learning about these (4) elephants. Thank-you to Big Boy and their staff. I highly recommend anyone who wants to see and understand a truly ethical rehabilitation elephant sanctuary, go to Big Boy and have Mr. Su as your host.
