Feed, interact and play with the elephants in their natural environment. Learn about their behavior and history. Cut and prepare food for the elephants, search for the elephants in the forest.

The Hug Elephants Sanctuary is a family run project for the elephants. Their vision is that the elephants no longer have to work with the elephant riding parks. They rely on visitors and volunteers to give the elephants the love and care they deserve. And you can experience one of the greatest experiences of your life.

Their mission is to provide the elephants with utmost care, comfort and freedom. Their methods and information are transparent and honest. The health and happiness of their elephants is their highest priority. You can stay with the elephants as a traditional Mahout (elephant keeper) and learn to understand the lives of elephants.

They are located in the Mae Wang District / National Park approximately 1h south of Chiang Mai.

Pick up from hotel or guesthouse: 08:00 - 08:30 h.

Back in Chiang Mai at about 17:30 h

Included are:

• Feed, interact and play with the elephants
• Walk with the elephants to a beautiful waterfall
• Take photos with the elephants
• Bathe and brush the elephants
• Have time with the elephants in the evening
• Swimming at Waterfall
• Cut and prepare sugarcane and grass for the elephants
• Get the elephants back out of the forest

We provide:

• Transportation from and to hotel or guesthouse
• Guide, elephant trainer
• Meals of traditional Thai food and fresh fruits
• Clothes

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(Please supply your full name, the departure date for the trek, the number of persons and the name and phone Nr. of the hotel or guesthouse where you will stay.)

Tour itinerary

Day one

• 8:00 - 8:30h Pick up from your hotel or guesthouse by pick up truck.
• Drive to Hug elephants camp, an about 1h drive.
• Meet your guide.
• Meet the elephants.
• Feed, interact and play with the elephants in their natural home and learn about their behavior and history
• Take photos with the elephants.
• Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
• Take a mud spa with the elephants.
• Walk with them to a beautiful waterfall.
• Bathe and brush the elephants.
• Swim at the waterfall.
• Change clothes.
• Rest at your pleasure (can meet elephants again)
• Dinner and resting time

Day two

• Breakfast
• Cutting and prepraring sugarcane and grass for the elephants
• Lunch
• Get the elephants back out of the forest
• Say goodbye to the elephants
• Return to Chiang Mai at about 17:30h.

What you should bring.

• Hat
• Swim suit
• Sun blocker
• Insect repellent
• Towels
• Walking shoes
• Clothes to change