Smile Elephant Chiang Mai: Ethical Eco-Tourism Experience

Visit Smile Elephant Chiang Mai, an ethical and sustainable eco-tourism initiative situated near the Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Guests will encounter charming elephants, learn about their history and lives, understand their care, and observe them in their natural environment. Additionally, you can create unique herb balls.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eco Elephant Care - Explore Smile Elephant Chiang Mai, an ethical and sustainable eco-tourism initiative situated by the Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Discover the history of elephants, their lives, and behaviors in their natural habitat.
What's Included
  • Local tour guide (English-speaking)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Drinking water, coffee, and tea
  • Lunch
  • Insurance
  • Photo gallery on our Facebook page
Location
Eco Elephant Care
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Inesmz6857yp
Apr 3, 2025
Amazing! Would recommend - Adison was great! Super fun experience with the elephants We really enjoyed bathing with the elephants and making food to them
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Luisht7527hw
Apr 3, 2025
Elephant experience - The hands-on activities were truly memorable. We prepared nutritious herb balls and fed the elephants, which allowed for close interaction and a deeper appreciation of these magnificent creatures. Walking alongside them through the lush forest and observing their natural behaviors was both humbling and exhilarating. The highlight was bathing the elephants in the river, using natural soaps we crafted under Adison’s guidance. This experience not only fostered a connection with the elephants but also underscored the sanctuary’s dedication to ethical tourism practices.
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Tonybb7238jr
Apr 3, 2025
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Tonkac900
Apr 2, 2025
Elephant Experiance - Denny and Bobby are the best. Strongly recommend. I would go again. Defiy. Thank you Denny and Bobby for making our day special.
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E8379osdanielac
Apr 2, 2025
Excellent - I recently had the most incredible experience, and I can’t recommend it enough! From start to finish, everything was well-organized and truly unforgettable.
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265ricap
Apr 1, 2025
Lifetime experience!! - I highly recommend the Smile Elephant Sanctuary Tour. Our tour guide was Jibby who was great. From taking multiple pictures to document a lifetime experience to educating us on the elephants, we learned so much and had a fun time! You feed the elephants, go on a walk with them, and then bathe them. The staff was very friendly. The elephants are really well taken care of and respected - this was an important part for my husband and me in choosing this sanctuary. Highly recommend!!
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L5396xzrahulg
Apr 1, 2025
Ethical and fun elephant sanctuary! - Had an awesome time! Smile sanctuary makes sure that the elephants are taken care of. Jibby, our tour guide, was amazing! She did an exceptional job of teaching us about the elephants and sanctuary. We got to feed the elephants, make food for them, walk with them, and then make shampoo and bathe the elephants!
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Sean
Mar 31, 2025
Unforgettable Elephant Tour with Adam – A Truly Heartwarming Experience! - Adam from Smile Tour was absolutely outstanding! His deep knowledge, warm energy, and genuine care for the elephants made the entire experience unforgettable. Highly recommend his elephant tour to anyone visiting!
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Passport27112992916
Mar 30, 2025
Amazing tour with Danny and Poppy! - Danny and Poppy were incredible tour guides! They shared so much knowledge about elephant care, including details about their diet and daily needs. We got to feed the elephants sugar cane and even helped bathe them using a natural detergent—it was really a memorable and hands-on experience.
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423darceyr
Mar 30, 2025
Amazing - Danny and poppy were amazing, the elephants are well looked after, food was lovely, they take lots of photos of you. Over great experience, would definitely recommend!
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