Elephant Retirement Park

Its a very nice experience. In the morning, you get to feed the elephants up close, and then spend some time helping the elephants to bath and do a mud bath. Ending off with a nice shower and lunch.

Felt like a very genuine experience where the time with the elephants is upclose and personal. Furthermore the elephants are very happy with the park volunteers and helpers - we can tell they are treated well and with respect.

This was honestly one of the best days of my life. We just did half a day but the time with the elephants was incredible. It’s clear that everyone here loves their elephants and the work they do, and that the elephants are very happy and well looked after. Would absolutely go back if the chance comes up.

I loved the time spent in this elephant sanctuary. We got to walk with elephants, feed them, take a bath. You can see the elephants have a great life here and are loved. Totally recommend!

The best experience of my life. This is a sacred place where elephants and free and treated with love a care. All the staff shows love for them and make sure they feel safe.
The experience of feeding and bathing the elephants has been extraordinary, with a lot of energy and love on it, they are lovely and funny.
100% recommended!

We were able to spend a full day at the park and join the staff for feeding and bathing the elephants. All were very kind, the animals are treated very well. Thank you for this amazing experience!

Wow! What an experience, the elephants seemed in good spirits and looked very healthy, super friendly knowledgeable staff. Food provided was delicious.

It was truly a great experience worth every Baht that we paid! I did another tour with elephants 4 years ago in the south and this place was 100 times better: so much more connection with the elephants and the animals themselves have much better life here. The other place were abusief of their elephants, here they have a nice, fun life. Guids were great, really love doing their job! Recommend it!

The place is amazing! I had a great time there. Before the retirement park I didn't know much about the importance and the difference between a retirement park and a zoo but it's completely different and now I know🙌🏻 the work they do it's just really nice ans even tho they charged you for it makes sense, they can't run a place like that with short amount of cash. I had the opportunity to spend one day there helping and the elephants eat a LOT 😅😂 so I can assure you this is one of the few places that don't use the elephants they do take care of them.Mani and the staff are just amazing! They're a family 💛 I love this place and I definitely would like to come back😊 Please support small retirements like this instead of going to the big ones 🙏🏻Gracias por todo 🥰 till the next time

This place is wonderful!!! Our guide Tin was amazing. They pick you up and drop you at your hotel for the price mentioned! You can see how much they care about the elephants 🐘 TRULY unique and wonderful experience! They let you get in the mud with them, feed them and bathe them! They will also take photos for you!

Amazing experience! Almost private as the group was very small. I was looking forward to see the elephants, and the Elephant Retirement Park exceeded my expectations! It was incredible to swim and interact with the elephants. You can see that they are respected and loved. A special thanks to Francesco and Kim!

Beautiful experience. We were lucky enough to have Francesco (an Italian volunteer) as our guide in the park who guided us through the whole day. Initially, he told us details about the park, who works there and the 9 elephants that live there, all rescued from circuses or captivity situations. Afterwards, we walked with three of these elephants and fed them with corncobs, bananas and bamboo. They usually take them for a walk in the forest while continuing to feed them, but since now it was very dry we stopped to play with them and watch them eat among the trees. We had lunch (all very good) and then we first bathed in the mud and then in the water with them helping to wash them. The elephants seemed happy and our impression was that the guys in the park were all kind to them and loving towards them. In conclusion, it is recommended for those who want to experience these incredible animals in an intimate situation and as spontaneous as possible.
Note of credit to one of the mahood who turned himself into a professional photographer and gave us a free, quality photo shoot.

A delightful time! They care for the elephants well and we loved spending time with the wonderful creatures.

BEST EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD. They take care so well of the elephants. Fran and mahouts are so kind and funny. I WANT TO LIVE IN THIS PLACE NOW! Definitely coming back. Best elephant sanctuary!

This truly is a great place for the elephants! They have a lot of space to move around on, and the staff here loves the elephants and their job!
I definitely recommend visiting if you want to meet elephants. Be prepared to get wet as you'll bathe with the elephants, and the staff will make sure you get soaked!
They have a photographer, which takes great photos you can buy if you want.

I fell in love with these big gentle creatures. They are very well looked after here, the staff are wonderful and loving towards the animals. I was impressed by how well everything was organized, including clothes that were handed out so one doesn’t get mud on your own clothes. Vegetarian food is served at the end which is a big plus 🌱.

Such a cool experience getting to bathe with the elephants. There are two young elephants as well at the moment. Elephants do seem happy and to love all the employees/keepers here. Highly recommend and so glad I chose this place for an elephant experience in Chiang Mai!

I loved it! The elephants look like they are being very well taken care of and happy!

The staff is very attentive and nice and gave us great tips in how to take care of the elephants.

Highly recommended!

Great experience, full of love to the elephants. Super recommended

We had a great time with the elephants full day experience). Walking with them, feeding them, give them a mud bath and clean them. The elephants are treated very well here and the people are friendly.

Elephant retirement park. Staff are very nice and helpful, transport and lunch provided. Shower and toilet facilities on camp. The elephants old and young are well trained and easy to feed and wash. Great experience if you're not used to elephants, highly recommend and very enjoyable. Great photos taken throughout and can be purchased at a very reasonable price.