Chiang Mai Maerim Elephant Sanctuary

 

Itinerary:

Maerim Elephant Sanctuary – Chiang Mai

Spend time with rescued elephants in a kind and natural way.

No riding, no shows — just feeding, walking, mud spa, and bathing with them in the river.

Half-day or full-day trips available.

Only 45 mins from Chiang Mai city.

 

 

Activity Introduction

  • Half Day (Morning): 07:30–13:30 (including pick-up and drop-off)  Activity time: 08:30–12:00
  • Half Day (Afternoon): 14:00–19:00 (including pick-up and drop-off)  Activity time: 15:00–18:00
  • Full Day: 09:30–18:30 (including pick-up and drop-off)  Activity time: 10:30–16:30
  • Half day elephant + Half day sticky waterfall: 07:30–16:30 (including pick-up and drop-off)  Activity time: 07:30–16:00
  • Includes:Hotel transfer (Chiang Mai city), meal, insurance, English-speaking guide
  • Meeting Point: Hotel/guesthouse in Chiang Mai city or go directly to the sanctuary
  • Address: 31 Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand

 

HALF DAY VISIT

– Pick up at your hotel (Chiangmai city).

– Drive approximately 45 minutes from Chiang Mai city to Maerim elephant sanctuary.

– Arrive and change into traditional mahout clothing

– Greet the elephants with your own basket of bananas.

– Play with our elephant family as you learn about their behavior and past.

– Mud spa with the elephants

– Enjoy bathing with elephants.

– Relax in the sun by the swimming pool.

– Leave the sanctuary and drive back to your hotel.

– Drop off at your hotel.

 

Time Options:

  • Morning Trip: Pick-up 07:00–07:30, return around 13:30
  • Afternoon Trip: Pick-up 13:30–14:00, return around 19:00

 

FULL DAY VISIT

– 9.00-9.30 A.M. pick up at your hotel.

– Drive approximately 45 minutes from Chiang Mai city to Maerim elephant sanctuary.

– Arrive and change into traditional mahout clothing

– Greet the elephants with your own basket of bananas.

– Play with our elephant family as you learn about their behavior and past.

– Enjoy a mud spa and play with them in sand.

– Relax in the sun by the swimming pool.

– Learn how to make your own traditional noodle soup.

– Help us forage for elephant treats.

– Walk in the jungle with  our elephants along a stream surrounded by nature and local farms.

– Enjoy bathing with elephants adnd playing in th sand.

– Say goobye to our elephants and change clothes.

– 16.30 P.M. leave the sanctuary.

 

Half day elephant + Half day sticky waterfall

– Pick up at your hotel (Chiangmai city).

– Drive approximately 45 minutes from Chiang Mai city to Maerim elephant sanctuary.

– Arrive and change into traditional mahout clothing

– Greet the elephants with your own basket of bananas.

– Play with our elephant family as you learn about their behavior and past.

–  Mud spa with the elephants

– Enjoy bathing with elephants.

– Learn how to make your own traditional noodle soup.

– Relax in the sun by the swimming pool.

– Drive to water fall, 30 min

– Spentime in sticky waterfall 3-4 hour

– Enjoy a unique climbing and swiming adventure at waterfall

– Drive back to hotel

– Arrive at 17.30 pm.

 

 

Feed & Greet Elephant Experience (1 Hour)

  • Time: 10:00–16:00
  • Includes:Drinking water and elephant food
  • Meeting Point: Please go directly to the sanctuary
  • Address: 31 Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand

Enjoy a close and meaningful encounter with elephants. Feed them bananas by hand, greet the gentle elephant family, and take memorable photos together.

Guests may arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM and spend approximately one hour with the elephants.

A heartwarming activity suitable for families, couples, and animal lovers.

Reminders:

  • Advance payment required (Credit Card / Bank Transfer / Alipay)
  • Please provide your hotel name & address when booking
  • Children 0–3 yrs: Free
  • Children 4–7 yrs: Child ticket available
  • Please bring: towel, swimsuit, insect repellent, sunscreen, flip-flops, and drinking water 
  • E-ticket only – Print it out or save it on your phone to show to the staff
  • Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be canceled after booking

 

Car Transfer Option:

Chiang Mai One-Day Tour in Chiang Mai Area (Click Here)

 

Ticket type

Kid, Adult

Program

Feed & Greet (1 Hour), Full Day Option, Full Day Option(Elephant & Sticky Waterfall), Half Day Afternoon Option, Half Day Morning Option

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