The 15 Best Elephant Sanctuary Visits in Thailand

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Mae Wang Waterfalls: start with cold water

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60Our pick

Spend a full day with rescued elephants, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, enjoy Thai lunch, and raft through Chiang Mai’s countryside.

“This day was incredible, from the pick up to the drop off! We were picked up directly at our hotel. An hour drive in a comfortable air conditioned van. Our day started with amazing moments with beautiful elephants. We had the opportunity to learn about them, feed them sugar cane, take pictures, cuddle them and walk with them down to the water to give them a bath and a good scrub, which was a memorable experience for us! A good lunch was served,a walk down to the waterfall which was a beautiful site. We then proceeded to a location 10 min away to get on our bamboo raft down a…”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

2.Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,780 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Spend seven hours with rescued elephants, a jungle waterfall, river bathing, Thai lunch, and a scenic trip into Chiang Mai Province.

“Elephants were incredible to see and feed. The mountains and waterfall are gorgeous. As a solo traveler, I wish I booked with people more my age, I was with a bunch of 19 year olds and would have enjoyed being with more adults.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

3.Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,527 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $27

Feed, prepare herbal treats, and watch elephants roam at Pon Elephant Thailand on a practical half-day trip from Chiang Mai.

“Mr Big did an amazing job driving us around & communicating throughout the trip along the stops. Couldn’t have asked for a better day!!!”

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Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

4.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Ethical Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,359 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Feed rescued elephants in Phuket for one hour, learn their stories, and support a no-riding sanctuary with an ethical, low-cost encounter.

“The guide(english guy)- very cool guy. Also petting the elephants.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

5.Elephant Sanctuary, Long Neck & Sticky Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,262 reviews · 9 hours · from $63

Meet rescued elephants, visit a Karen village, enjoy Thai food, and climb Chiang Mai’s unusual Buatong Sticky Waterfall on a full-day tour.

“I have nothing negative to say! This was an excellent tour… The beautiful Amy🤣 was great! The bus left promptly, Amy was very knowledgeable with each section of the tour. She was very friendly and knew everyone wanted the typical photos! She knew the drill and was ready, she also took them on her phone aswell and WhatsApp us them after which was very kind of her. The lunch was great, buffet style with fruit and water thought out the day. We arrive back into chiang mai approx 6pm very pleased with the perfect day out! Would 100% recommend and even do again when back in chiang mai 🙌”

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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

6.Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,020 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Feed rescued elephants, hear their stories, and walk through Patong hills on a one-hour ethical sanctuary tour with hotel transfers.

“Lovely short and sweet experience! We did an 8am 1h tour, where we walked up the hill, feed and touched the Elephants as they happily ate! They have 5 rescue Elephants, who all look happy and loved. The guides were all friendly and gave us lots of time for questions. Beautiful views from the top of this hill. We headed to the airport straight from the sanctuary and they allowed us to leave our big suitcases at the check in point, which was perfect for us! When we come back, we will choose the 2.5h tour!”

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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

7.Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,899 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $53

Spend a half-day feeding, caring for, and bathing rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, with lunch, guides, and hotel transfers included.

“Everything was perfect. The tour guide is amazing and the activities outstanding. Sharing a wonderful time with the elephants is. a must. This was my second time and simply enjoyed it”

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A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

8.A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,693 reviews · from $97Top rated

See rescued elephants roam freely at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, with ethical viewing, a canopy walk, vegetarian lunch, and optional hotel transfers.

“This was such a wholesome day with such beautiful animals. They are well loved and taken care of which I was so happy to see. A must for anyone in Phuket. Rudi was a great guide too!”

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From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

9.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,541 reviews · 3 hours - 450 minutes · from $57

Feed, walk with, and bathe rescued elephants at Living Green Sanctuary on a day trip from Bangkok, with meals and round-trip transport.

“Probably the highlight of our trip. Spending time with the elephants, interacting with them, feeding them and finally bathing them was a unique experience and one we will never forget. Such fantastic animals. Very humbling. Would definitely recommend this trip to anyone, adults and children. Amazing day.”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

10.Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,446 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Feed rescued elephants in a small Koh Samui sanctuary visit with English or Thai guides, natural roaming space, photos, and flexible cancellation.

“Was lovely being so close to the elephants and seeing them wander freely. Its obvious they are well taken care of”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

11.Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,328 reviews · from $57

Feed elephants, visit Namuang Waterfall and mountain temples, ride a 4WD through Koh Samui jungle, and enjoy a Thai lunch with sea views.

“Our guide, Emma, was fantastic! Very friendly and definitely knew her stuff! The whole day was fun and very well organised. I highly recommend this trip to anyone!”

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3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

12.3-in-1: Doi Inthanon Tour, Elephant Sanctuary, and Trekking Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,087 reviews · from $48

See rescued elephants, Thailand’s highest peak, royal pagodas, jungle trails, waterfalls, lunch, and local coffee on one long Chiang Mai day.

“We had an amazing adventure! Our guide was wonderful. We really enjoyed each part of this tour. The elephant sanctuary was so much fun. Walking with the elephants and their minders and getting g to feed them was very cool. The hike through the forest to the village was just magical. We were very lucky to have great weather and met some really nice people in our group. We loved this day.”

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From Phuket: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Feed and Shower Trip

13.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Feed and Shower Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,056 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

Feed elephants, learn about their care, and join a rain-style shower at Phuket’s Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in a short, family-friendly visit.

“Pick up and drop off were great. Driver arrived early and no problems with travel. Had an amazing afternoon feeding and bathing the elephants. Hannah and Earth were fabulous guides, providing lots of information about their history, the elephants and taking photos for us. Drinks and snacks were provided. Would highly recommend.”

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Krabi: Elephant Sanctuary (near Ao Nang) Visit

14.Elephant Sanctuary (near Ao Nang) Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,036 reviews · 30 min · from $22Best value

Feed rescue elephants near Ao Nang, learn their stories, and enjoy a gentle 30-minute sanctuary visit with transfers and refreshments.

“We loved feeding the elephants and being able to approach them, pet them, it was a thrilling and touching experience. The staff takes good care of them and they seem like happy free creatures.”

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Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

15.Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · from $58

Climb Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall, visit an ethical elephant sanctuary, and float through jungle scenery on an active 8-hour day tour.

“So fun. Amazing experience!! A must do experience. Staff accommodating and friendly. Fluke our guide was knowledgeable and made our experience special”

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