Spend a day at an elephant conservation camp caring for Chiang Mai&rsquo;s rescued elephants. You will surely appreciate and understand the gentle giants after interacting with them for a day in their natural habitat.

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Unlike other elephant tours, this trip strictly refrains from activities such as elephant riding or circus-type tricks. The caretakers will ask you to don traditional Karen attire to make the elephants comfortable and at ease seeing (and smelling) something familiar.

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When the feeding begins, try to be careful not to crowd the larger-than-life creatures, or put yourself directly in their way. Remember, although never aggressive, they are still wild animals who sometimes don&rsquo;t know their own strength when interacting so closely with us tiny human beings. The adult Asian elephant weigh between 2,700-5,400 kg, and babies are born at almost 100 kg!

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This tour also advocates a healthy and humane elephant experience. We have taken great care to select an ethical and sustainable eco-tourism project located some 60km Chiang Mai city proper. Members of the Karen hill-tribes and Chiang Mai locals are behind this initiative to protect Thailand&rsquo;s most iconic and revered animal.

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&quot;This was an amazing experience. In that particular camp as well, there was a baby in residence, and he had a tricky time feeding himself on the normal grass and leaves the caretakers provide, because he was still very clumsy with his trunk&quot; - <a href="https://morenatravels.com/2017/03/04/chiang-mais-best-elephant-tours-elephant-jungle-conservatory/">Morena Travels</a>

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&quot;Many of the animals here have been rescued from abusive elephant-riding operators, and are now being rehabilitated by the sustainable eco-tourism project. It was wonderful to see the gentle giants forming familial relationships with fellow rescued creatures, as well as deep and loving connections with their mahouts&quot; - <a href="http://www.lifestyleasia.com/502486/how-to-spend-a-whirlwind-weekend-in-chiang-mai/">Lifestyle Asia</a>

Thailand

Includes: Thai buffet lunch, food for elephants, native attire.

[Not Operating] Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Tour

Spend a day at an elephant conservation camp caring for Chiang Mai’s rescued elephants. You will surely appreciate and understand the gentle giants after interacting with them for a day in their natural habitat.