TK Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai: Exclusive One-Day Ethical Elephant, Culture & Wellness Experience

— What to Bring — 

• Comfortable walking shoes 
• Swimwear Change of clothes 
• Towel 
• Sunscreen 
• Insect repellent 
• Waterproof bag 
• Comfortable outdoor clothing

— Itinerary —

07:00 – 07:30 AM | Hotel Pick-up (Chiang Mai City)

Complimentary pick-up directly from your hotel in Chiang Mai City.

08:00 AM | Comfort Stop – Service Station

A short break at a service station for restrooms, drinks, and snacks.

09:30 AM | Temple Visit & Morning Merit-Making

Offer alms (Tak Bat) to monks at sunrise and receive a traditional blessing.

10:00 AM | Guided Meditation

Slow down, breathe, and reconnect inside peaceful temple grounds.

10:30 AM | Community Volunteer Activity

Give back to local lives and support the local community.

11:00 AM | Buatong Sticky Waterfall

Climb the famous limestone falls in Chiang Mai’s forest, relax & enjoy nature.

12:30 PM | Arrive at Sanctuary

Arrive at the sanctuary, learn to cook and enjoy a delicious, authentic Pad Thai lunch, and begin a 1-day mahout lifestyle experience.

Included activities:

• Elephant Introduction & Safety Briefing
• Prepare Nutritious Elephant Food
• Make Herbal Vitamin Balls & Healthy Treats
• Harvest Fresh Grass Experience (one of a mahout's daily tasks)
• Observe Natural Elephant Behaviors
• Help Care for the Elephant Habitat
• Daily Elephant Health Check By individuals who have completed veterinary assistant training

15:30 PM | Local Herbal Sauna (40m–1h)

Relax and rejuvenate your body and mind with traditional Thai herbal steam.

16:30 PM | Change Clothes & Return to Hotel

Shower, change into clean clothes, and enjoy a scenic drive back to your hotel.

**Note: Program may be adjusted depending on weather and conditions.**