The 15 Best Elephant Sanctuary Visits in Thailand

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

1.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★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 bamboo raft through Chiang Mai’s countryside.

“This tour made our holiday! Mel was so informative, full of energy and had us laughing at every activity. We were really pleased to see how happy all the elephants were and the experience was well balanced between for seeing and interacting with the animals whilst respecting them at the same time. Would recommend to anyone who comes to Chiang Mai!”

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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

Feed, walk, and bathe rescued elephants, then hike to Mae Wang Waterfall on a practical Chiang Mai day tour.

“Our guide Sunny was really friendly, spoke english well and told us the story about the elephants living in the sanctuary and how they treat them with medicine etc. The elephants were also friendly and calm and it was a great experience to play with them. The food that the locals cook was really nice and we even got to meet the lady who‘s the owner of the whole sanctuary”

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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, learn about, and bathe elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand on a scenic half-day tour from Chiang Mai, with optional hotel pickup.

“Our experience was great! The whole team was kind and supportive, we loved the vans and our guide Pan was really friendly and fun and made the experience enjoyable! Elephants look happy and taken care of”

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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 ethically in Phuket for $28. Learn their stories, offer fruit and grass, and enjoy a gentle one-hour sanctuary visit.

“It was amazing! the guide was very funny at the start and explained everything to us. The photos came out amazing and it was truely and experience feeding the elephant.”

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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

Review of Chiang Mai’s elephant sanctuary, Long Neck village, Thai lunch, and Buatong Sticky Waterfall tour, with tips on value and what to expect.

“An amazing unforgettable day, can see how well looked after the elephants are. Show our tour guide was so knowledgeable and kept us entertained all day”

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Krabi: Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter

6.Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,021 reviews · 1h 30m · from $48

Review of Krabi Elephant Shelter’s 90-minute feeding and bathing experience, with practical pickup tips, costs, highlights, and honest drawbacks.

“Had the best day ever our tour guide was so lovely and helpful and the group of people we was with were all lovely too had the best experience here and elephants were well looked after”

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Phuket: Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

7.Elephant Sanctuary Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

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

Meet rescued elephants near Phuket, feed them by hand, hear their stories, and enjoy a short guided visit with optional hotel transfers.

“This was a wonderful experience! We got to be up close and personal with the elephants, feeding them and interacting in a loving and friendly way. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and you can tell that they take great care of the elephants at this sanctuary. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Phuket.”

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From Chiang Mai: Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

8.Elephant Care Program and Nursery Tour

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

Review of Chiang Mai’s Elephant Care Program: feeding, mud baths, baby elephants, Thai lunch, ethical care, transport, and practical tips.

“Amazing day, Fran the guide was so knowledgeable, caring for the animals and good to be around. Would highly recommend this park that looks after these free to roam elephants tremendously.”

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A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

9.A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

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

Review of Phuket Elephant Sanctuary’s ethical morning tour, with elephant watching, jungle walks, vegetarian lunch, transfers, price, and tips.

“Perfect morning with the elephants! Great facilities and great tour guide. Got to feed the elephants and observe them in their natural habitat well they are well cared for. Very yummy lunch too! Highly recommend!”

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From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

10.Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

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

Review of Living Green Elephant Sanctuary from Bangkok, with ethical encounters, feeding, bathing, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“I highly recommend Living Green Elephant — not only because you get incredibly close to these amazing, intelligent, and gentle animals, but also because this center is doing important and meaningful work rescuing elephants. From the moment of booking, everything was perfectly organized. We immediately received detailed information via email and WhatsApp. We ordered a hotel pickup, and the driver arrived exactly on time. The park is about 2 hours outside Bangkok, but the journey is absolutely worth it. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed with cold water and a tasty lunch. Our instructor, Lulu, was wonderful — kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He explained the mission of the c...”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

11.Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

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

Feed rescued elephants, learn about their care, and enjoy a welfare-focused one-hour visit at Koh Samui Elephant Sanctuary for $28.

“Throughly enjoyed our encounter with the elephants the guide/keeper was very knowledgeable it was lovely to spend and be so close to the elephants”

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Phuket: Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup

12.Elephant Experience with Lunch or Dinner and Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,387 reviews · 4h 30m · from $67

Feed, walk, and bathe elephants at Kerchor Elephant Family Phuket, with tie-dye, Thai food, photos, and hotel transfers included.

“Great activity. Transfer on time. We spent 3 hours with the elephants, feeding, petting, washing them. The guide was really nice. And the meal at the end hit the spot.”

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Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

13.Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

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

Feed elephants, swim at Namuang Waterfall, explore jungle temples, and enjoy Thai lunch with island views on this Koh Samui tour.

“This was an amazing experience, I highly recommend. Our tour gide Luci was amazing and very helpful.”

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Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

14.Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,223 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Learn how rescued elephants are fed and cared for at Samui Elephant Home, with hotel pickup, an English guide, and hands-on food preparation.

“Ko Samui Elephant Home is highly recommended! Being here and connecting with the elephants was truly amazing. Having the chance to be part of their care and to touch their lives felt unforgettable. It’s a place that shows genuine respect for nature and animals, and the experience left me deeply moved. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Koh Samui.”

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

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

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

Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon, ethical elephant sanctuary, waterfall trek, pagodas, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.

“We really enjoyed the activities. We saw lots. The trek was fab with amazing views. However the van we travelled in was awful - the shock absorbers were broken which made for a very very bumpy & uncomfortable journey. This ruined the end of the trip. If the tour provider upgraded the van, I would definitely give it higher rating. I would ask about the van you will be transported in prior to booking this tour.”

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