Welcome to Chiangmai Elephant Land

Giving Life & Land Back to Thailands Elephants

The life of an elephant in modern Thailand can be difficult. Too many are still employed in unwelcome practices that damage their welfare, such as performing circus-style tricks, walking on roads, or working in heavy industry. Others are victims from the loss of their natural habitat to increasing farming.

At Chiangmai Elephant Land (CMEL) we work with the local community to provide a better life for elephants by giving them ideal land on which to roam. Our sanctuary has many square kilometers of forests where the elephants can behave naturally. This includes foragaging for the wide variety of foods comprising their natural diet, and a beautiful waterfall and river in which they can bathe and enjoy a relaxing mud spa!

Since 2017, CMEL has rehabilitated many mistreated Elephants from Northern Thailand. Each elephant has followed a different journey, some have moved to pastures new, some remain, but all have benefited from their time at our refuge. Help us to continue rehabilitating these beautiful animals by visiting our jungle sancturay today!

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10/10 would recommend, one of the best experiences we’ve had in Thailand, beautiful views, very kind staff and the elephants where incredible. Truly amazing!

‐ IgnARTcio Pérez

Mon, 31 March 2025 02:38

Une journée merveilleuse, un moment suspendu, d\'une beauté sauvage incroyable que nous n\'oublierons jamais! Un grand merci à Superboy qui est un super guide, ainsi qu\'à toute l\'équipe qui nous a permis d\'approcher, d\'accompagner et de nourrir ces magnifiques éléphants et leurs deux bébés de 3 et 4 mois dans leur environnement naturel et préservé avec beaucoup d\'humilité et de respect pour cet animal fascinant d\'où émane à la fois force et sagesse.

‐ Nathalie

Wed, 12 March 2025 16:26

Superbe moment suspendu dans le temps , 5 adultes et 3 bébés dont un de 24 heures de vie , incroyable… on mange plus que bien et le guide est au top ! Pittoresque et respectable comme lieu de prise en soin des animaux … moment dépaysant à garder en mémoire pour longtemps

‐ Rabelle

Tue, 25 February 2025 14:48

Amazing experience. Superboy is a very knowledgeable tour guide. So is Sirilux! Unforgettable memories.

‐ Corey Gencher

Thu, 6 February 2025 04:20

Incredible experience and very knowledgeable guide. High recommend.

‐ Anthony Scheeren

Thu, 6 February 2025 04:18

Testimonial

10/10 would recommend, one of the best experiences we’ve had in Thailand, beautiful views, very kind staff and the elephants where incredible. Truly amazing!

IgnARTcio Pérez

Mon, 31 March 2025 02:38

Nathalie

Wed, 12 March 2025 16:26

Rabelle

Tue, 25 February 2025 14:48

Amazing experience. Superboy is a very knowledgeable tour guide. So is Sirilux! Unforgettable memories.

Corey Gencher

Thu, 6 February 2025 04:20

Incredible experience and very knowledgeable guide. High recommend.

Anthony Scheeren

Thu, 6 February 2025 04:18

Overnight Stay at Elephant Land

Day 1 12.00-12.30 pm. Pick-up from your hotel. Then drive to Elephant Land, on the border of the Doi Inthanon National Park, takes about 2 hrs. On arrival at our sanctuary you will change into mahout clothing, as worn by the local Karen people. Our guides will then tell you a little about the elephants´ […]

Half Day Visit to Elephant Land

. . Itinerary Morning Trip: 06:30-07:00 AM // drop off 14:30 PMAfternoon Trip: 12:00-12:30 PM // drop off 20:00 PM . .. . .. . .. . 06.30-07.00: EARLY pickup from your hotel.The drive to Elephant Land, on the border of Doi Inthanon National Park, is approximately 2 h. The latter part of the drive […]

Two Day Visit to Elephant Land

. Itinerary08.00-08.30: Pickup from your hotel.The drive to Elephant Land, on the border of Doi Inthanon National Park, is approximately two hrs. On the way we will stop for a comfort break and refreshments at a local market. The latter part of the drive (10 km) will take you through scenic rice-fields, hill tribe villages […]

One Day Visit to Elephant Land

📣Promotion for Monthly promotion of April and May 2025! ➽Who going to travel in April and May 2025, will get discount off 200 THB!! Itinerary08.00-08.30: Pickup from your hotel.The drive to Elephant Land, on the border of Doi Inthanon National Park, is approximately 2 h. On the way we will stop for a comfort break […]

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