Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai - Volunteer 3 Days 2 Nights (Ethical, No Riding)
Operated by Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai · booked through Suwan Lanna Travels (licence 24/00892)
New activityMulti Days · Chiang Mai
Ethical Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai: volunteer 3 days 2 nights programme, 3 days / 2 nights. Feed and meet rescued elephants - no riding. Hotel transfer included.
CancellationFree cancellation up to 48 hours before. No refund within 48 hours or for bad weather. One free date change.
Book now, pay onlineSecure card payment · 50% deposit option for tours more than 30 days away
Duration3 days / 2 nights
Driver languageEnglish
Hotel pickup includedPickup Hotel pickup - time confirmed after booking · hotels within about 4–6 km of Tha Phae Gate
Group sizeMinimum 2 people
Mobile ticketTicket with QR code by email after confirmation
Highlights
Ethical sanctuary - no riding, no shows; Feed rescued elephants with your own hands; Hotel transfer included; Meal included
Itinerary
Hotel pickupHotel pickup - time confirmed after booking
Meet rescued Asian elephants at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai, in the jungle of Mae Wang, about 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai city. The sanctuary is ethical - no riding, no shows: you feed, walk with and learn about the elephants with a local guide, and live with the team as a volunteer.
Hotel pickup
Day 1: transfer, meet the team, prepare food and feed the elephants
Day 2: help with daily care - cutting grass, cleaning, walking and bathing the elephants
Day 3: morning care and farewell, transfer back
All meals during your stay
Transfer back to your hotel
Back / drop-offDrop-off at your hotel
Pickup: Hotel pickup - time confirmed after booking · Drop-off: Drop-off at your hotel
What's included
Return transfer from Chiang Mai city
English-speaking guide
Elephant food
Insurance
2 nights accommodation and all meals
Clothes to wear with the elephants
Good to know
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights.
Adults only.
Minimum age: 11+.
Accommodation for 2 nights and all meals. Runs 2 times a week, minimum 2 people.
Bring swimwear, a towel, spare clothes, sunscreen and insect spray.
Pickup time is confirmed by WhatsApp after booking. Please have your e-ticket ready and tell us your hotel name and room number.
Mud spa and shower depend on each elephant's own wish - the elephants are never forced to do anything.
The sanctuary runs in all weather, including rain.
Please tell us in advance about food allergies, special diets, limited mobility or health conditions. Pregnant guests and wheelchair users must inform us before booking and sign a health waiver at the sanctuary.
Cancellation & changes: free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start time. Within 48 hours, no-shows and cancellations due to weather are not refunded. Date changes are free up to 24 hours before; within 24 hours one change per booking is allowed.
