Spend quality half-day time immersing yourself in the lives of incredible elephants. Enjoy seamless round-trip transfers from Laem Chabang Port to feed, mud spa, and bathe rescued elephants.
Docking in Chonburi and looking for an unforgettable shore excursion? Turn your cruise port day into an incredible memory with our signature Half-Day Experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya, specifically designed with round-trip transportation from Laem Chabang Port. 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.
| Duration | Trip Difficulty | Booking Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Hours | Easy (Great for all ages) | 10 hours before the activity starts |
Enjoy a timely, air-conditioned transfer picking you up directly from your cruise terminal (available for both morning and afternoon arrivals).
Relax on a smooth, direct journey lasting approximately 50 minutes from the cruise port to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya.
Arrive at our peaceful sanctuary and meet your professional guide to discover fascinating facts about elephant history, rescue backgrounds, and behaviors.
Get introduced to our resident elephants, hand-feeding them their favorite snacks in a natural, respectful environment.
Help our caretakers prepare healthy, vitamin-packed dietary supplement balls to feed directly to the gentle giants.
Get playfully messy alongside your new friends as you apply a protective, skin-soothing cosmetic mud spa treatment to their skin.
Accompany the elephants into the refreshing outdoor pool to wash, brush, and cool off together.
Watch a lively demonstration on how to craft authentic Thai Som Tum (papaya salad), then sit down to enjoy a freshly prepared buffet of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruits.
Say your final goodbyes to the friendly elephants before boarding your return transfer, returning to the cruise terminal well ahead of your ship’s departure.
Please Note: An additional charge will apply for services with different pick-up and drop-off locations, or out of the free pick up zone. For pricing details, please inquire when making your reservation.
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