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Join an Authentic Elephant Observation Experience
Escape the crowds and discover a meaningful journey into the world of rescued elephants. At Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre, our Elephant Observation program lets you walk beside these majestic creatures, learn their stories, and witness their natural behavior — all without riding or exploitation.
This is not a show.
This is not a circus.
This is real-life elephant conservation — and you're invited to be part of it.
✔️ Ethical & hands-off interaction
✔️ Feed, observe, and learn — respectfully
✔️ Support animal welfare through sustainable tourism
Book your Elephant Observation tour today and see elephants the way they’re meant to be — wild, free, and full of life.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup time is between 7:30-8:00 AM. We pick you up at your hotel/accommodation within 3 kilometers radius of Chiang Mai Old City. Please inform us of your hotel name and address in advance.
What to expect
- Pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in Chiang Mai city.
- Drives approximately 1 hour to Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre in Mae Taeng District.
- On arrival, you will change to Mahout Style Karen clothes and start your elephant school where you will learn all about the centre and these incredible creatures.
- Make vitamins for the elephants including pregnant, injured, and old elephants. - Meet the elephants and observe them.
- Lunch - Thai food, seasonal fruits, and drinking water.
- Walk with elephants and observe them in their natural habitat.
- Say goodbye to the elephants and change your clothes.
- Leave Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre and go back to your hotel/accommodation in Chiang Mai city.
**You should bring spare clothes, comfortable shoes, sandals that you do not mind getting wet and dirty, shampoo and soap, a camera, mosquito spray or insect repellent.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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