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Elephant Sanctuary: Ethical Doi Inthanon Experience
4.9
13 Ratings
Doi Inthanon National Park
Explore Doi Inthanon’s ethical elephant sanctuary, trek stunning waterfalls, and immerse in Karen Hill tribe culture. Perfect for family adventures.
Explore Doi Inthanon’s ethical elephant sanctuary, trek stunning waterfalls, and immerse in Karen Hill tribe culture. Perfect for family adventures.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Doi Inthanon National Park - After being picked up from your hotel, the journey to the elephant sanctuary takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will be warmly welcomed by one of the guides, who are members of the Karen Hill tribe. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of Asian elephants as they roam freely…
- Doi Inthanon National Park - After being picked up from your hotel, the journey to the elephant sanctuary takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will be warmly welcomed by one of the guides, who are members of the Karen Hill tribe. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of Asian elephants as they roam freely around the park. Watch as the elephants enjoy eating, strolling through the jungle, and conclude with a relaxing bath in the nearby river. Following the elephant tour, a delicious lunch is provided at a nearby restaurant before heading to the highest point in Thailand. Here, you will visit the King and Queen’s Pagodas and explore the surrounding gardens. Afterward, our tour guides will take you to the Rak Jung waterfall to experience its breathtaking views and learn more about the local wildlife. To conclude the day, we will drive back through the Karen Hill village and visit the Wachirathan waterfall before returning you to your hotels via the minibus.
What's Included
- Licensed/Certified Guide
- Lunch
- Licensed/Certified Guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Discover the wonder of our magnificent elephants in the heart of Doi Inthanon National Park. Our company is committed to conducting tours ethically, providing elephants with the freedom to roam without chains and prohibiting activities such as elephant riding. Our guides, who are members of the Karen Hill tribe, are eager to answer all your questions…
Discover the wonder of our magnificent elephants in the heart of Doi Inthanon National Park. Our company is committed to conducting tours ethically, providing elephants with the freedom to roam without chains and prohibiting activities such as elephant riding. Our guides, who are members of the Karen Hill tribe, are eager to answer all your questions during the tour. This promises to be a fantastic cultural experience for both friends and family.
- Travel time is already included in the total duration
Location
Doi Inthanon National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(13 Ratings)
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Alessandropq6056gl
Dec 29, 2024
Elephant Sanctury Tour - It was an unforgettable experience today.
We enjoyed every second with the elephants and people treated you so well. We felt the love between the elephants and the locals very much.
Thanks also to our tour guide You did great and it all worked from A to Z..
Highly recommended..
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Maggie_mitchell123
Dec 25, 2024
A Christmas Day we will never forget! - Our family had the most unforgettable Christmas Day with Show as our guide! He made every moment feel special and packed the day with incredible experiences.
We started at an elephant sanctuary, where we had the chance to feed, walk with, and bathe the elephants. It was such a touching and ethical experience that brought us closer to these amazing animals. Afterward, Show took us on a nearly two-hour private tour of a national park with a local guide. We explored stunning terrain, hiked to breathtaking waterfalls, and learned so much about the area’s natural beauty and culture.
But that wasn’t all—Show surprised us with even more activities, making the day feel like a continuous adventure. He truly went above and beyond to ensure our family had a magical Christmas filled with joy and unforgettable memories.
We can’t recommend Show enough for his kindness, expertise, and ability to create such a perfect day. This was a Christmas we’ll cherish forever!
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Vendelad2024
Dec 20, 2024
10/10 Our Guide, Show, was excellent! - Our guide, Show, was excellent. His english was amazing, he was so funny. We did the 2 day overnight in the jungle. He cooked us a lovely dinner and breakfast. It was delicious. He is very knowledgeable about the area and answered all of our questions about the tribe and his people. This trip was definitely the highlight of thailand for us. We stayed in a cute little cabin/shack with mattress, blankets, pillows. It was so cozy. We went and swam under a waterfall and went on a long hike through the mountains, after spending the whole day with the elephants. Elephants were also very well treated and this place is ethical. BOOK THIS TRIP WITH SHOW!! He is so amazing. 100/10😊
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Eldib97
Dec 2, 2024
A Heartwarming Experience at Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary - Visiting Doi Inthanon Elephant Sanctuary in Thailand was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that exceeded all my expectations. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that the elephants here are loved and cared for in the most ethical and compassionate way. The sanctuary is beautifully nestled in a lush, natural environment, providing the elephants with plenty of space to roam freely.
The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their mission. They shared the heartwarming stories of each elephant’s rescue and rehabilitation, helping us understand the importance of ethical tourism and conservation. We were able to feed the elephants, walk alongside them, and even observe them enjoying a mud bath—all on the animals' terms. No riding, no chains—just a pure connection with these majestic creatures.
What stood out the most was the sanctuary's dedication to sustainability and education. They not only care for the elephants but also work with local communities to promote awareness and responsible practices. Every detail, from the delicious local lunch provided to the small group sizes, ensured a meaningful and personal experience.
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640niksn
Dec 1, 2024
Super! - I was lucky that me and another traveler joined, so only two people. Hero day visited several places. Note was the driver and told a lot of information about the elephants, culture, nature and the Karen trije, so interesting. Was a satisfied long day, awesome!
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V1839oksimonm
Nov 27, 2024
Amazing day! Sandra and Simon - The trip was excellent with great views and gentle well behaved elephants. It was all made by the leading guide Show who was very amusing, knowledgeable and entertaining, fabulous.
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Elisagia2013
Nov 24, 2024
Respect and love for elephants - In this place they care and love elephants, they respect them very much!
One of my dreams was to visit an elephant sanctuary as well as this one where elephants lived free and happy in their habitat. It came true.
Our guide Sandy and driver John were more than excellent!
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Marine
Nov 12, 2024
UNFORGETTABLE - Great experience, stars in the eyes. The moment with the elephants was really magical.
Our guide Cho accompanied us throughout, he explained a lot of things during the hike, it was really informative and he was really super nice. The course was unique and really immersive.
We spent the night in a house on top of the mountain, it was really great. I highly recommend!!!
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Lucasw5378mt
Nov 12, 2024
It was soo much fun! - The trip was so much fun and our tourguide „show“, was a local, who made it unforgetable. He answered every question we hade and showed us how the locals life there.
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The_angelbev
Nov 26, 2024
Recommended - The tour was great! I had trouble with the site I booked it with, the tour guy canceled and initiated the refund. But still accommodated me so I paid cash. I still had a great time. Worth it.
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