A refreshing 1.5-hour ethical encounter with round-trip transport from Bangkok. Meet, hand-feed, and splash alongside our rescued gentle giants in a custom elephant pool.
Pattaya’s day away from busy Bangkok. Enjoy an unforgettable ethical elephant experience in Pattaya with round-trip transportation directly from Bangkok. Choose between a convenient daily Private Transfer picking up right from your hotel door, or a budget-friendly join-in transfer option available Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, meeting directly at Wat That Thong (conveniently located next to BTS Ekkamai Station). The perfect, fun and joyful adventure for travelers who want a hands-on water experience without getting muddy. Our 1.5-hour Feed and Bath program invites you to join our herd care routine guided by our professional mahout and guide. Feed and observe the elephants we care for, offer them fresh fruits and prepare their nutrition supplement food, and join them as they cool down in the designed Elephant Pool.
| Duration | Trip Difficulty | Booking Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Hours | Easy (Great for all ages) | 12 hours before the activity starts |
Board your air-conditioned transfer directly from your Bangkok hotel, or meet our team at the central Wat That Thong Parking Lot (conveniently located next to BTS Ekkamai Station, Exit 3).
Relax on a scenic journey lasting approximately 2 hours as we escape the capital and head southeast toward the peaceful Khao Mai Kaew District in Pattaya.
Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya and unwind from the road with a complimentary welcome snack alongside fresh tea or coffee.
Meet your professional guide for an essential safety briefing and an educational introduction to elephant history and natural behaviors.
Meet our rescued herd in a respectful environment to hand-feed them their favorite treats, interact safely, and snap incredible photos.
Join the herd in our custom-designed outdoor Elephant Pool to splash, play, and help cool down these big friends as you bathe alongside them.
Wash off and change back into dry clothes using our clean, on-site showering and changing facilities.
Say goodbye to your new friends and board your return transfer, relaxing on the drive back to your Bangkok accommodation or your original central drop-off point.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Unless otherwise specified, EJS uses comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned vans driven by professional drivers.
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
phuket
Address: 2, 12, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83120
Monday-Sunday 9 AM - 4 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