Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary & Sticky Waterfall Day Tour

Tour itinerary

1. 08:00–08:30 AM · Hotel Pick-up

   Pick-up from hotels within Chiang Mai city. Travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the elephant sanctuary.

2. Stop 1 · Elephant Sanctuary

   Meet the sanctuary staff and receive an introduction to the elephants, their daily care, and safety guidelines.

3. Elephant Food Preparation & Feeding

   Prepare food such as bananas, grass, and sugar cane. Learn about the elephants' diet and participate in supervised feeding activities.

4. Elephant Mud & Water Activities

   Observe elephants enjoying mud and water activities. Guest participation, where permitted, depends on elephant behavior and sanctuary safety rules.

5. Walking with Elephants

   Enjoy a supervised walk near the elephants while learning about their behavior and natural environment.

6. Lunch Break

   Enjoy an included Thai lunch featuring Pad Thai.

7. Stop · Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall

   Visit the famous Sticky Waterfall, known for its naturally textured limestone formations. Enjoy climbing designated sections of the waterfall, taking photographs, or relaxing in the surrounding forest.

8. 04:30–05:00 PM · Return to Chiang Mai

   Drop-off at your hotel within Chiang Mai city.

The order and timing of activities may change depending on traffic, weather, animal welfare, and safety conditions.

What’s included

• Chiang Mai city hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Round-trip air-conditioned transportation
• English-speaking guide or sanctuary staff
• Scheduled elephant sanctuary activities
• Elephant food preparation and feeding experience
• Thai lunch
• Drinking water
• Required admission fees
• Travel accident insurance

Not included

• Personal expenses
• Additional food and drinks
• Optional purchases and souvenirs

Tour options & prices

Participants aged 7 years and above

Participants aged 7+

1,700 THB

Age requirements & infant policy

Children under 7 years old are not permitted to join this tour. All participants must follow the sanctuary safety guidelines.

Tour availability & information

Tour type

Join-Group Tour

Departure

Daily, all year round, including December 30 – January 2.

Hotel pick-up

08:00–08:30 AM

Return / program end

Approximately 04:30–05:00 PM

Transportation

Air-conditioned vehicle

Hotel transfers

Chiang Mai city hotels only

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Clothes suitable for outdoor and water activities
• Change of clothes
• Towel
• Swimwear
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Personal essentials

Know before you go

• Please wait in your hotel lobby during the scheduled pick-up time.
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off are available within Chiang Mai city only.
• The minimum age for participation is 7 years.
• Follow all sanctuary staff instructions when interacting with elephants.
• Elephant activities depend on animal welfare, individual elephant behavior, and sanctuary safety rules.
• Activities may involve water, mud, and uneven walking surfaces.
• Sticky Waterfall climbing is optional and subject to weather and safety conditions.
• This is a join-group tour, not a private tour.
• Advance online reservation is required.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure

Cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour start time to receive a full refund.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour start time and no-shows are non-refundable.