Bangkok to Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary Tour

Half-Day Trip

Visit Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya direct from Bangkok! Includes round-trip transfers, elephant feeding, a fun mud spa, pool bathing, and snacks.

Bangkok to Pattaya Ethical Elephant Tour

Half-Day Visit

A seamless ethical elephant experience with round-trip transfers from Bangkok. Meet, feed, and bathe rescued elephants with comfortable transport included.

Escape the busy capital for a meaningful wildlife adventure! Turn your boring day into an unforgettable memory with our signature Half-Day Experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya, providing comfortable, round-trip transportation directly from Bangkok, making it the perfect day-trip solution. Choose between a convenient private hotel pickup or our budget-friendly join-in transfer option meeting directly at Wat That Thong (conveniently located next to BTS Ekkamai Station).

Spend quality time with friendly elephants, led by a professional mahout and guide, you will discover the unique history and behaviors of our resident herd while building a deep, personal connection. Hand-feeding the elephants, getting messy in a mud spa, brushing them clean in a refreshing outdoor pool, learning how to cook Som Tum (demonstration), and relaxing over a delicious, freshly prepared Thai buffet.

🏆 Ethical Standard: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is Thailand’s ACES Gold-certified ethical elephant sanctuary — no riding, no performance, just elephants living as elephants.

📊 Quick Tour Information

Duration	Trip Difficulty	Booking Cut-off Time
6 Hours (inc. travel)	Easy (Great for all ages)	10 hours before the activity starts

📌 What’s included?

✓Fluent English-speaking Tour Guide
✓Drinking Water
✓One Traditional Thai Meal
✓Elephant Food
✓Round-tripTransportation from Bangkok
✓Insurance (Require Passport Number)

❌ Exclusions

✕Personal Expenses: Additional spending for personal items or services not explicitly listed in the program.
✕Tips and Gratuities: Optional tips for the tour guides, mahouts, or kitchen staff.

⚠️ Important Notes:

•Wheelchair accessible
•Stroller / pram accessible
•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.

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Bangkok Departure

Enjoy a comfortable private transfer picking up directly from your Bangkok hotel, or meet our team at the central Wat That Thong Parking Lot (next to BTS Ekkamai Station).

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Scenic Intercity Drive

Relax on a smooth, air-conditioned drive lasting approximately 2 hours from Bangkok out to the peaceful Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya.

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Educational Introduction

Arrive at the sanctuary and meet your professional guide to discover fascinating facts about elephant history, rescue backgrounds, and behaviors.

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Meet & Feed the Herd

Get introduced to our resident elephants, hand-feeding them their favorite snacks in a natural, respectful environment.

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Nutritional Supplement Prep

Help caretakers prepare healthy, vitamin-packed dietary supplement balls to feed to the gentle giants.

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Mud Spa Interaction

Get playfully messy alongside your new friends as you apply a protective, skin-soothing cosmetic mud spa treatment.

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Elephant Bathing

Accompany the elephants into the refreshing outdoor pool to wash, brush, and cool off together.

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Som Tum Class & Thai Buffet

Watch a lively demonstration on how to craft authentic Thai Som Tum (papaya salad), then sit down to enjoy a freshly prepared buffet lunch of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruits.

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Farewell & Drop-off

Say your final goodbyes to the friendly elephants before boarding your return transfer back to your Bangkok accommodation or original meeting point.

💬 Please note: The itinerary activities are approximate and may change slightly depending on weather and sanctuary conditions.

🚌 Transportation & Meeting Point

This program is suitable for customers who require a roundtrip transfer from Bangkok.

Join Transfer and Private car is available at your preferred

Please Note: Collection times may vary slightly depending on pick-up location.
Please note: that the price shown does not include the extra fee for the car. If you have selected the ‘Private Car’ option, please choose the car size on the next page in the extras section.
Join-Transfer is available only on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

📍 Meeting Point (For Join-Transfer)

Meeting point at Wat That Thong Parking Lot (next to BTS Ekkamai Station, Exit 3).

🗺️ Get Directions on Google Maps

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.