Elephant Sanctuary Retirement Park Chiang Mai (Thailand)
About the park
A sanctuary for retired elephants, free to roam and graze on the surrounding vegetation. Walk, bathe and feed them. Strict no abuse policy. All welcome.
Elephant Retirement Park (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
Our Story Elephant Retirement Park
Elephant retirement park is a grassroots initiative whose mission is to provide a nurturing space for elephant. Our aim is to provide a haven for abandoned elephant, and to simply love and respect all living beings. Also camping events for people to enjoy nature, learn about sustainable living and spend time with the elephants. Elephant Retirement Park is a home for retired working elephants, at the Baan Eieag village. Observe how elephants rehabilitate into forest life after decades of abuse, and imagine an environment with happy elephant roaming around the park, the weather is comfortable all year round for the visitor and elephant. Get information from our staff at chiangmai10@gmail.com
The camps founder, Adulwit khamya, better known as Noi, has created a sustainable habitat for the elephants to live in a safe and natural environment, free from profiteering and neglect. At the elephant park family units are never separated and herbal medicines are used to keep the animals healthy and enjoy a better quality of life.
The elephant retirement park is proud of its strict policy of its treatment of elephants. There is no riding, chaining for beating of any kind. The sole focus of the ERP is to promote the well being of retired elephants. Visitors and volunteers to the park can expect an enjoyable and rewarding experience working with the local Mahout people to care for these majestic symbols of strength and peace.
Program Package
Half Day Elephant Care morning program (Chiang mai)
Price:1500 ฿/Person.
Half Day Elephant Care morning program (Chiang mai) - Elephant Retirement Park
Booking in the website discount from 1700 to 1500 Baht !!! Spend half day learning about and observing rescued elephants. Follow the elephants' footsteps and enjoy their day which includes eating local fruits, bathing and playing with mud. This all depends on what the elephants want to do that day. Pick up time at 07.00 am. -07.30 am. Start your journey in the morning with a hotel pick-up from Chiang Mai city center. Take the 1-hour ride to the countryside of Mae Tang district. 8.30 am. Get changed into the local clothes and be ready for fun activities. The experienced guide will provide information about the elephants' behavior, elephant hi...
Two days one night elephant care CHIANG MAI
Price:5000 ฿/Person.
Two days one night elephant care CHIANG MAI - Elephant Retirement Park
Two days one night elephant care CHIANG MAI Free Accommodation Free Learning Thai Cuisine Free Learning how to treat elephant Day 1 08.30 am. - 09.00 am.: We will pick up you at your hotel. Take time about one hour through Mae Tang village farm. After we will arrive at the park around 10.00 Am. The guide will give the information about Elephant Retirement Park and story of our elephants. After that, prepare the food for feeding the elephants (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) and enjoy to feed the elephants. 12.00 pm. - 13.00 pm.: Time for lunch, our lunch is traditional Thai buffet, which is suitable for vegetarians. And take a res...
Half Day Elephant Care program + DINNER & SHOWS (KHANTOKE)
Price:2400 ฿/Person.
Half Day Elephant Care program + DINNER & SHOWS (KHANTOKE) - Elephant Retirement Park
Spend half day learning about and observing rescued elephants. Follow the elephants' footsteps and enjoy their day which includes eating local fruits, bathing and playing with mud. This all depends on what the elephants want to do that day. Pick up time at 07.00 am. -07.30 am. Start your journey in the morning with a hotel pick-up from Chiang Mai city center. Take the 1-hour ride to the countryside of Mae Tang district. 8.30 am. Get changed into the local clothes and be ready for fun activities. The experienced guide will provide information about the elephants' behavior, elephant history, and how to provide proper care for them. 9.00 am. Th...
Half Day Elephant Care Afternoon Program Chiang Mai
Price:1500 ฿/Person.
Half Day Elephant Care Afternoon Program Chiang Mai - Elephant Retirement Park
12.00 - 12.30 p.m. We will pick up you at your hotel. Drive about one hour through the countryside of Mae Tang district. After arriving at the Elephant retirement park around 01.30 p.m. The guide will provide the cloth for you, change your cloth to the local clothes, get information about elephant behavior, how to care, and our retirement elephant from the experienced guide. After that, prepare the food for feeding the elephants (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) and enjoy feeding with the elephants after finished feeding elephant we will walk together with the elephant to the jungle. Observe the elephant when they get freedom, find foods by themselves. Enjoy the beautiful scenery...
ELEPHANT CARE (HALF DAY) + ATV BUSHWACKER program (HALF DAY)
Price:3000 ฿/Person.
ELEPHANT CARE (HALF DAY) + ATV BUSHWACKER program (HALF DAY) - Elephant Retirement Park
07.00 am. - 07.30 am.: Pick up you at your hotel. Take one hour through the countryside of Mae Tang district to the elephant retirement park. 08.30 Am. The experienced guide will give the information about the Elephant Retirement Park and story of our retired elephant. After that, Learn & prepare about healthy treats and the food for feeding the elephants (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) and enjoy feeding with the elephants. 10.00 am. Change your cloth to the local clothes for play mud spa and bathing with the elephant at the elephant pool. After we finish the mud spa, it's time for relaxing, take a shower and enjoy the beautiful sc...
HONEYMOON ELEPHANT CARE CHIANG MAI
Price:4500 ฿/Person.
HONEYMOON ELEPHANT CARE CHIANG MAI - Elephant Retirement Park
08.30 am. - 09.00 am. : Private pick up from your hotel. One hour drive through Mae Tang agricultural countryside. When you arrived at the park, the guide will give information about the Elephant Retirement Park and story of our retired elephant. After that, Learn & prepare about healthy treats and the food for feeding the elephants (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) and enjoy feeding with the elephants. 12.00 pm. - 13.00 pm. : Enjoy lunch of special Thai food and welcome you to learn and try to cooking Thai food in the kitchen. (Vegetarians let us know before). List of a special menu: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNbaVveZ9oL4zPFnCtMcT_Zy4E6PEg0OsthsZjrOR0U/edit?...
PRIVATE VIP ELEPHANT CARE CHIANG MAI (GROUPS OF 2-10)
Price:4500 ฿/Person.
PRIVATE VIP ELEPHANT CARE CHIANG MAI (GROUPS OF 2-10) - Elephant Retirement Park
08.30 am. - 09.00 am. : Private pick you up from your hotel. One hour drive through Mae Tang agricultural countryside. When you arrived at the park, The guide will give the information about the Elephant Retirement Park and story of our retired elephant. After that, Learn & prepare about healthy treats and the food for feeding the elephants (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) and enjoy feeding with the elephants. 12.00 pm. - 13.00 pm. : Enjoy a lunch of a Special Thai food and welcome you to learn and try to cooking Thai food at the kitchen. (Vegetarians let us know before). List of a special menu: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KNbaVveZ9oL4zPFnCtMcT_Zy4E6PEg0OsthsZ...
ONE DAY ELEPHANT CARE CHIANG MAI PROGRAM
Price:2200 ฿/Person.
ONE DAY ELEPHANT CARE CHIANG MAI PROGRAM - Elephant Retirement Park
Spend more time with Elephants Special menu Papaya Salad with an experienced cook Schedule 08.30 am. - 09.00 am. : Pick you up from your hotel. One hour drive through Mae Tang agricultural countryside. When you arrived at the park, The experienced guide will provide information about the elephants' behavior, a story of our retired elephants that we rescued, and how to provide proper care for them. After that, you will get to prepare food and healthy treats (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) for the elephants and feed them afterward. 12.00 pm. - 13.00 pm. : Enjoy a lunch of a traditional Thai buffet, which is suitable for vegetarians. 13.30 pm. :...
ELEPHANT CARE (HALF DAY) + ATV BUSHWACKER program + White Water Rafting
Price:4000 ฿/Person.
ELEPHANT CARE (HALF DAY) + ATV BUSHWACKER program + White Water Rafting - Elephant Retirement Park
07.00 am. - 07.30 am.: Pick up you at your hotel. Take one hour through a countryside of Mae Tang district to the elephant retirement park. 08.30 am. The experienced guide will give the information about the Elephant Retirement Park and story of our retired elephant. After that, Learn & prepare about healthy treats and the food for feeding the elephants (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) and enjoy feeding with the elephants. 10.00 am. Change your cloth to the local clothes for play mud spa and bathing with the elephant at the elephant pool. After we finish the mud spa, it's time to relax, take a shower and enjoy the be...
ELEPHANT CARE (HALF DAY) + White Water Rafting (HALF DAY)
Price:3000 ฿/Person.
ELEPHANT CARE (HALF DAY) + White Water Rafting (HALF DAY) - Elephant Retirement Park
07.00 am. - 07.30 am.: Pick up you at your hotel. Take one hour through a countryside of Mae Tang district to the elephant retirement park. 08.30 am. The experienced guide will give the information about the Elephant Retirement Park and story of our retired elephant. After that, Learn & prepare about healthy treats and the food for feeding the elephants (fresh fruit, sugar cane etc.) and enjoy feeding with the elephants. 10.00 am. Change your cloth to the local clothes for play mud spa and bathing with the elephant at the elephant pool. After we finish the mud spa, it's time to relax, take a shower and enjoy the beautiful scenery with t...
Volunteering and Home stay CHIANG MAI
Price:7500 ฿/Person.
Volunteering and Home stay CHIANG MAI - Elephant Retirement Park
We are offering a life-enhancing opportunity of direct on conservation work in a unique program to help protect elephant species. Most volunteers leave with a sense of accomplishment and a deeply satisfying feeling of having something really done. Volunteer at Elephant Retirement Park and help to improve make a real contribution to conservation in Northern Thailand. The park provides sanctuary for orphaned elephants that have often been abused as working animals. You will actively help improve their Volunteering at the park offers visitors the opportunity to engage with elephants with no riding and, for many, it is an enriching and life-changing experience. Volunteers can feed an...
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How different between half day and one day program?
The one day program include learning about herbal medicine for elephant, special food, spend time with elephant longer than half day, unlimit take photo with elephant, jungle to the forest for watching the elephant(Depend on elephant).
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. After you send us a booking request, we will inform you of the deposit amount required for your visit, and payment methods. Your remaining balance must to pay before the day of your visit. Please note that your deposit is non-refundable.
Is a visit to Elephant Retirement Park suitable for children/infants?
Yes. All ages are welcome. We offer discounted rates for children and infants.
How many Elephant Retirement Park locations are there?
Elephant Retirement Park currently has 1 location in Chiang Mai, and 3 location in Phuket.