One Day Elephant Care: Chiang Mai Elephant Caretaker Experience
Transform your simple day into a Dedicated Elephant Caretaker for a Day.
Step into the role of an elephant caretaker for a full, hands-on day at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai. Alongside our team, you’ll assist with morning health checks, hand-prepare herbal supplements, and sit down with our resident vet to talk through how the herd is monitored and cared for day to day — ask anything you’re curious about.
Watch the elephants roam freely, then join a playful mud spa and a swim in the river together. In the afternoon, make your own one-of-a-kind EJS tote bag — pounding fresh flowers and leaves straight onto the fabric to create a pattern that’s entirely yours. Enjoy a freshly prepared Thai lunch along the way, build a genuine bond with the herd, and take home memories that last a lifetime.
| Duration | Trip Difficulty | Booking Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. 9 Hours (inc. travel) | Moderate | 12 hours before |
📌 What’s included?
- ✓Food & drinks
- ✓Round-Trip Transfer to/from your Accommodation in Chiang Mai
- ✓English-Speaking Tour Guide
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Snacks
- ✓Drinking Water
- ✓Elephant Food
- ✓Insurance (Require Passport Number)
⚠️ Important Notes:
- •This program includes trekking activities.
- •A free pick-up service is available within a 5 km radius of Chiang Mai Old Town. For locations beyond this area, a surcharge will apply.
- •Interactive Experience: Be prepared for a hands-on experience, as this program includes feeding activity. These engaging activities help foster a memorable connection with the elephants.
- •Health & Safety: All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.
- •Environmental Respect: While engaging in bathing and mud spa activities, we maintain the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental respect to ensure that our impact is positive and ethical.
- •Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians.
- •Our program will continue even in heavy rain. There will be no cancellations due to rain.
🎒 What do I need to bring?
- •Hat
- •Bathing Suit
- •Sunscreen
- •Insect Repellent
- •Towel
- •Personal Medication
- •Change of Clothes
- •Walking Shoes
- •Copy of Passport Photo Page (or Passport Number)
💳 Cancellation policy
- •We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
- •We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
Hotel Pick-up / Meeting Point
Pick up from your hotel in Chiang Mai or meet at the designated meeting point.
Drive to the Sanctuary
Enjoy a scenic drive through the local countryside, rolling hills, and lush forests.
Arrival & Welcome
Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing and listen to an introductory briefing about elephant history and behavior.
Meet & Feed the Elephants
Meet the gentle giants! Interact, feed them with bananas and sugar cane, and take beautiful photos in a natural environment.
Health Check & Herbal Medicine
Participate in a morning wellness check with the vet team, and help prepare nutritious herbal dietary supplements for the elephants.
Thai Buffet Lunch & Cooking Activity
Enjoy a delicious traditional Thai buffet lunch. You will also get to try making Khanom Krok (Thai coconut pancakes).
Mud Spa & River Bathing
Have fun at the natural mud spa with the elephants, followed by a refreshing walk to the river to bathe and brush them.
Bake Elephant Cake & Farewell
Bake a special giant ‘Elephant Cake’ as a parting treat, hand-feed them one last time, and say goodbye to your new friends.
Return to Chiang Mai
Depart from the sanctuary and relax on the drive back. Safely drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
🚐 1. Free Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
- • Service Area: Complimentary round-trip transfer for hotels within 5-km of Chiang Mai Old Town.
- • Pick-up Schedule: 08:00 AM – 08:30 AM
📍 2. Meeting Points (For Own Transportation)
Please arrive at your chosen meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
📍 Point 1: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (EJS Office Thapae Road)
📍 Point 2: Wat Sop Win (Sop Win Temple)
FAQ
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Contact Information
chiang mai
Address: 119/10 Tha Phae Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100
Monday-Sunday 7 AM - 9 PM
pattaya
Address: Office 3, 347 Pattaya 3rd Rd, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150
Monday-Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM
samui
Address: Soi Maenam 1, Maenam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330
Monday-Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM