Ethical Elephant Shower Chiang Mai

Feed and Shower Experience

Feed and shower rescued Asian elephants in Chiang Mai! Enjoy an ethical, no-riding elephant care tour. Perfect for a busy travel schedule. Book now!

Feed & Shower Experience: Chiang Mai Elephant Tour

A Fun, Up-Close Ethical Water Adventure with Rescued Elephants! 🌊🐘

✨ No Riding / Ethical Sanctuary 🚿 Outdoor Shower Fun 🚌 Free Shuttle Available

Looking for a memorable elephant encounter that fits into a tight schedule? Join our Feed & Shower Experience in Chiang Mai for an up-close, joyful care routine with our rescued herd!

Treat the Herd: Hand-feed fresh treats to the elephants while learning their unique stories from a specially built viewing platform.
Splash & Care: Join their daily care routine under custom outdoor elephant showers designed to simulate refreshing fountains.
Ethical & Safe: Guided by professional mahouts to ensure a positive impact for both you and the elephants.

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is Thailand’s ACES Gold-certified ethical elephant sanctuary — no performance, no riding, just elephants living naturally.

✅ What’s Included

English-Speaking Tour Guide
Drinking Water
Elephant Food & Treats
Accident Insurance (Passport No. Required)

❌ Exclusions

Hotel transfers (Free shuttle available from our city office)

🚌 Free Shuttle Service (Thapae Street Office)

We offer complimentary round-trip shuttle transfers from our EJS Office. Advance booking is required as seating is limited.

Daily Schedule (1 Round/Day – Afternoon):

City Office Shuttle: Meeting time 13:00 PM (1:00 PM) | Please arrive by 12:45 PM
Meet at Sanctuary: Activity Starts at 14:00 PM (2:00 PM) | Please arrive by 13:45 PM

📌 Important Information

Punctuality: Please arrive at your chosen meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Shuttle Booking: Select “WITH EJS transfer” when booking if you wish to use the free shuttle service from our city office.
Vehicle Type: Free transfers are provided using local open-air transportation, such as red Songthaew trucks or covered pickups.
Rain or Shine: Programs continue as scheduled during heavy rain — rain won’t stop the fun!
Safety & Guidance: Children must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are guided by experienced handlers.

🎒 What to Bring

Hat • Bathing Suit • Sunscreen • Insect Repellent • Towel • Change of Clothes • Walking Shoes • Personal Medication • Copy of Passport (Photo Page)

Cancellation Policy

100% cancellation fee for cancellations made 1 day or less before the event.
50% cancellation fee for cancellations made 2 days or less before the event.

🗓️ Itinerary: Feed & Shower Experience

🤝 Welcome & Arrival

Arrive at the sanctuary, meet your professional guide, and receive a warm welcome from our team.

🛡️ Safety Briefing

Learn general information about elephant behaviors, history, and how to interact with them safely.

🍌 Feed the Elephants

Step onto our viewing platform to hand-feed the herd their favorite treats and take beautiful photos up close.

🌿 Herbal Supplements Preparation

Assist our guides with the preparation of natural dietary supplements and vitamins essential for elephant health.

🚿 Outdoor Elephant Shower

Join the elephants in our specially constructed outdoor ‘Elephant Fountain Shower’ to help them cool down and stay clean.

💩 Farewell & Eco-Workshop

Say a final goodbye to your big friends. Move on to learn how we protect the environment by recycling elephant waste into unique, odorless poop paper.

🎓 EJS Education Center

Take your time exploring the EJS Education Center to learn more about elephant conservation before leaving EJS.

🚌 Transportation & Meeting Point

⚠️ Hotel Transfers Not Included: Direct hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included in this package. However, you can meet us directly at the sanctuary, or utilize our Free Shuttle Service from our city office!

🐘 Option 1: Meet Directly at the Sanctuary

Location: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai (Grand Canyon Branch)

📍 356 M.9 San Klang Sub-District, San Pa Tong District, Chiang Mai 50129

🗺️ Open Location on Google Maps

⏰ Activity Start Time: 14:00 PM (2:00 PM)
• Please arrive at least 15 minutes before departure (13:45 PM / 1:45 PM).

📍 Option 2: Free Shuttle Service (City Office)

Meeting Location: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Office (Tha Phae Road)

📍 119/10 Tha Phae Road, Chang Khlan Sub-District, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100

🗺️ Open Office Location on Google Maps

⏰ Shuttle Departure Time: 13:00 PM (1:00 PM)
• Please arrive at the office at least 15 minutes before departure (12:45 PM).

📌 Transportation Guidelines

Punctuality: Please arrive at your selected meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to departure/activity time for check-in.
Advance Booking Required: Shuttle seats are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please select “WITH EJS transfer” when booking if you need the shuttle.
Vehicle Type: Free transfers are provided using local open-air transportation, such as red Songthaew trucks or covered pickup trucks with rear seating.

FAQ

Do you offer a pick up/drop off service?

Yes. We offer a free transfer service to/from hotels and most other places of accommodation within a 5km radius of
Chiang Mai’s Old City.

Visitors requiring transport from locations outside this area will incur a small transport surcharge.

Do you offer a transfer service to/from the airport, bus, or train station?

We recommend staying in Chiang Mai the night prior to your visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Planes, buses, and trains are often delayed, and we are unable to wait for you outside of your assigned pick up time. If you wish to be dropped off at the airport or another location following your visit, please inform us of this at least 24 hours prior to your visit. Please note that we cannot offer you priority treatment, and all guests will be dropped off in the most efficient order possible.

Can I arrange my own transport to EJS Chiang Mai?

No. Unfortunately it is not possible to arrange your own transportation to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai, even if you have booked a visit with us. As many of our locations are very far from the city, and utilise unmarked or unpaved roads, a specialised vehicle with a professional driver who knows the routes is essential to ensure safety and timely arrival/departure. We offer a free transfer service, and can collect you directly from your place of accommodation in Chiang Mai.

How long does it take to reach the Sanctuary?

On average, it takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the Sanctuary from downtown Chiang Mai. Time taken may vary depending on which location you visit, as well as variables such as traffic, weather, and current road conditions. We offer visitors a short break around halfway to the Sanctuary, where food, refreshments, and bathrooms are available.

What are the roads to the Sanctuary like?

For the majority of the drive to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, we use paved public roads, however the final portion of the drive to each of our locations includes unpaved road conditions. As some of the roads we use can be quite mountainous and winding, we recommend bringing medication if you are prone to motion sickness.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Unless otherwise specified, EJS uses comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned vans driven by professional drivers.