Elephant Retreat Morning Program

The half-day morning tour is considered very easy. You will hike into the jungle with the elephants, and this tour is suitable for all ages.

We recommend footwear such as all-terrain flip-flops or sandals. Crocs are another good option. Sneakers are fine, but they will likely get dirty. You can manage in flip-flops; however, certain parts of the trail are better suited for an open sandal with straps.

The travel time to the sanctuary is about 1 hour.

We provide optional air-conditioned cars, SUVs, or vans from any location within Chiang Mai City. There is a small surcharge for transportation; please contact us at (66) 95 560-2569 by WhatsApp, cell, or SMS.

Our tour is suitable for families with young children. If you have children younger than 3, please call/text or WhatsApp us @ 66 95 785-5191 for more information. You may also check out the following webpage, which goes into greater detail: https://elephantretreat.com/is-the-tour-suitable-for-children

The Half-Day morning tour is appropriate for all ages.

We have between 4-6 elephants who will participate daily.

Yes, you may book your reservation from this page. To start the booking process, please click “Check Availability.” You will be kindly asked for a deposit to hold your reservation. You may pay the balance in Thai Baht when you arrive at our sanctuary. Please call/text or WhatsApp 66 95 560-2569 with any questions.

The group is typically between 10 and 18 guests per day. You can expect large groups during the busy season. Typically, we have small groups for the Mahout feeding experience. Our full-day or half-day afternoon tours are usually the most popular. Either way, we will maintain a good ratio of guests to elephants to ensure everyone can observe the elephants without distractions.

We need at least two people booked to operate each tour. If the tour you selected is available, then we have already met the required number.

Guests are welcome to bring a one-day pack or a standard check-in-sized backpack.

Our elephant tour will still go ahead if it is raining. Elephants love the rain, and ponchos will be provided. However, if weather conditions threaten to place our guests in danger, the tour may be canceled. If this were to happen, you would receive a 100% refund.

We will email you within 24 hours of your tour date, directing you to your tour photos and videos. You may download pictures and videos free of charge.

We always try to accommodate our guests. Our stated cancellation policy requests that you cancel your booking no less than 24 hours before your tour date. For more information, please visit www.elephantretreat.com to read our cancellation policy.

Yes. You may modify your booking dates at any time, free of charge if you notify us 24 hours or more before your tour date..

We provide a Thai-style lunch with drinks. Please contact us if you have special dietary needs. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, we also provide water, coffee, and snacks. Lunch is included in all tours except for the feeding experience.

Yes, 15% of our bookings are with single guests. Everyone is welcome at our sanctuary, single, couples, and families alike.

If you are making the journey alone, please use this link for the proper GPS directions to our camp. This is the only link that will get you to our exact location. https://goo.gl/maps/8mu3ARxtZbyeqDHC6

You will be in the open during part of your journey. We recommend wearing a hat to protect from the sun. Bug repellent really depends on the person and the time of year you visit. Most of the journey is bug-free, but you may encounter some pesky friends during the jungle hike. A small amount of repellent for your feet, legs, and arms is recommended. Depending on the person, you may wish to apply some sunscreen as well.