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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Araman2023
Nov 14, 2024
Great time! - A really good time! Elephants were super happy and the guides were really informative and fun. If you're in the area, I would recommend.
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Sarann8950sd
Nov 14, 2024
Amazing - Amazing trip with nice sightseeing, the schedule was perfect and the conpany met everything. I recomend the program for half day.
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Kyal
Nov 14, 2024
Great experience - Great experience at the smile elephant sanctuary, great service, very,very nice staff that make the day wonderful. I would highly recommend giving it a go.
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Ribb010
Nov 13, 2024
Great elephant visit - Great experience and elephants are treated well. enough time to spend with the animals and make pictures. People how organize the trip are very kind and helpful
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Noemisl7043ut
Nov 13, 2024
Amazing experience - Beautiful experience with elephant and then we had a lovely traditional food... Adam and Danny to amazing guys. Thank you ❤️
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Sophiee1083
Nov 12, 2024
Phenomenal! - We booked this tour for part of our honeymoon and it certainly didn't disappoint! From start to finish it was a phenomenal experience. Being able to observe these majestic animals with a company that values and respects them was wonderful. We fed them sugar canes and sticky rice balls, and bathed them using a tree bark that turns to shampoo. Every staff member was kind and professional, and ensured we were kept safe and comfortable during the entire trip. A special thank you to Jibby and Adam for sharing their knowledge with us and taking the time to photograph us so we could enjoy every minute of our trip. We couldn't have asked for anyone better! ** Word of caution - Bring mosquito repellent, before you're eaten alive! 🦟 🦟
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335florencew
Nov 11, 2024
An unforgettable experience - Amazing experience ! We saw 4 elephants that looked healthy and happy. We were able to feed them with bamboo, take a walk with them in the mountains and prepare a snack for them. We also washed the elephants with natural soap. The staff was very kind and welcoming, they made sure that we participate in each activity. The guide gave us a lot of explanations. The meal after is just delicious and satisfying. The entire experience was respectful towards the elephants, which was very important to us so 100% recommended.
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Keylelalu
Nov 11, 2024
elephant made me smile - I felt like Adam took a major in Elephants because he was so knowledgeable about them! As someone who’s fascinated with this big cuties, Adam helped so much on how to approach the elephants and what should you know about them Pick up went smoothly, I appreciate that Adam informed me on what’s the itinerary for the day. We have 1.5 hrs travel time with 1 stop. Its also nice that he reminded us about the bug spray which I forgot so I bought one during the stopover When we arrived we settled in and Adam explained how to approach the elephants properly. We fed the elephants and walked with them along the river. We really just kept feeding them haha and they LOVE IT Next part was making elephant food, its a rice ball! Adam explained the ingredients and its nice you get to interact with your van-mates. Last part was giving the elephants a shower, we made this all natural shampoo. We also had the chance to touch the elephants - their trunks are hella strong so be careful! After that we had time to change and cleaning up before heading to lunch. It was my first time eating pad thai in Thailand so I am happy it was a good one! Adam also took photos of us and they shared the photos via email. It was perfect! The experience was nice! Its a must for everyone who’ll visit Chiang Mai!
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457liseq
Nov 11, 2024
Magical - Poppy was an tour guide . He took the time to explain about the history of the elephants. It was just a magical experience. Loved every moment . Definitely would recommend
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H8109yeoscarc
Nov 10, 2024
Awesome - Amazing experience ! My expectations were high, but without a doubt, they were exceeded. The elephants looked happy in an environment that protects them and doesn’t exploit them.
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From $46
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).