Morning Elephant Care Experience & Hill Tribe VisitEthical Elephant Sanctuary-Long Neck Village- Optional Tiger Kingdom Transfer

Tour Code: CMTP-022

Package Overview

Perfect for travelers with limited time who still want a meaningful elephant experience.This private half-day morning tour takes you to an ethical elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai, where you can interact responsibly with elephants, followed by a cultural visit to a Long Neck hill-tribe village.

Optional free transfer to Tiger Kingdom is available on the return journey.

Tour Highlights

• Ethical elephant care (no riding)

• Feed, walk with, and bathe elephants in the river

• Learn directly from professional elephant caretakers

• Visit the Long Neck (Padaung) village

• Private tour with relaxed pace

• Free transfer to Tiger Kingdom (entrance ticket not included)

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Detailed Itinerary

Morning Pick-up & Journey

Pick-up from your hotel at 08:30 AM, then travel north of Chiang Mai to Mae Taeng, a scenic rural area known for elephant conservation.

Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience

Upon arrival, meet the head elephant caretaker, who will introduce you to elephant behavior, safety, and welfare.

Change into the provided caretaker outfit and begin hands-on activities:

• Prepare elephant food and supplements

• Feed and interact closely with the elephants

• Walk side-by-side with elephants through forest surroundings

• Bathe elephants naturally in the river (be prepared to get wet!)

This experience focuses on respect, care, and connection with these gentle giants.

Cultural Visit | Long Neck Village

After saying goodbye to the elephants, continue to a Long Neck hill-tribe village, originally from Myanmar.Learn about their traditions, culture, and daily life, and take photos respectfully.

Optional Stop | Tiger Kingdom

On the return to Chiang Mai, you may choose to stop at Tiger Kingdom.➡️ Entrance tickets are paid separately on-site, depending on the tiger size you choose.

Afterward, return to your hotel safely.

Tour Information

• Duration: 08:30 AM – 01:00 PM

• Tour Type: Private Half-Day Morning Tour

• Minimum: 2 persons

Price

3,400 THB per person(Private tour / minimum 2 persons)

Included

• Private air-conditioned transportation (Toyota Commuter or similar)

• English-speaking guide & driver

• Ethical elephant sanctuary experience (approx. 2 hours)

• Elephant caretaker outfit

• Visit to Long Neck Village

• Drinking water & refreshing towels

• Free transfer to Tiger Kingdom

• Accident insurance

Not Included

• Tiger Kingdom entrance ticket

• Hotel accommodation

• Flights

• Personal expenses

• Tips (optional)

What to Bring

• Change of clothes & towel

• Comfortable walking shoes or sandals

• Sunscreen & insect repellent

• Hat or cap

• Personal medication (if needed)

Dress Recommendation

• Light, comfortable clothing

• Clothes that can get wet

• Flip-flops or sandals for river activities

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Private half-day elephant sanctuary tour in Chiang Mai. Feed, walk and bathe elephants, visit Long Neck Village, with optional Tiger Kingdom transfer.