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A journey to Northern Thailand is a transformative adventure, and no experience is complete without an authentic encounter with its majestic elephants. At Trunk, we are a tour operator with a conscience, exclusively supporting ethical initiatives that prioritize the health, comfort, and conservation of these noble creatures.

We proudly endorse Mae Vang Elephant Home, nestled in the idyllic foothills of Doi Inthanon, just an hour from Chiang Mai. This sanctuary offers a picturesque setting for an intimate, immersive day with our select herd. You’ll enjoy ample one-on-one interactions, allowing you to truly understand each elephant’s unique personality and life story. It is a day woven with unforgettable moments, designed for those who wish to contribute to sustainable tourism while creating lifelong memories.

✨ Tour Highlights

• An incredible experience, up-close and personal with these incredible beasts

• Learn the facts about Thailand's captive elephant population

• Feed, wash and play with the Lords of the Jungle

• A refreshing and traditional bamboo raft along a gentle river

💎 Why Choose a Private Tour?

• Flexible pace tailored to your interests

• Personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide

• Comfortable, exciting and safe exploration, led by an experienced local guide

• Perfect for couples, families, or small groups

• Assist the mahouts, or elephant keepers, in feeding these gentle giants. As a fascinating aside, did you know elephants consume up to 15% of their body weight daily?

• Spend invaluable time observing the social dynamics of these highly intelligent creatures as they engage with each other, offering a glimpse into their complex social structures.

• Accompany the elephants on a leisurely walk through the local countryside, culminating in a refreshing river bath—an experience you're welcome to partake in under the guidance of the mahouts.

• Conclude your day with an invigorating bamboo raft journey down the adjacent river, an ideal way to unwind and appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

• Lightweight clothing and footwear that you don't mind getting wet and dirty

• A change of clothing for after your experience

• Camera

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat

• Insect repellent

At Trunk Travel we have worked hard for the last two decades to endorse and support only the most reputable, ethical and sustainable elephant camps, sanctuaries and projects in Thailand. We have our very own 'Ethical Elephant Experience Charter' that was compiled to ensure that we are helping those who need it, and can work hand-in-hand with those who want it.

Click the link below to read more about the work we have done, and continue to do, with elephants in Thailand.

Trunk Travel and Elephants in Thailand