Chiang Mai Elephant Friends offers immersive elephant experiences and comfortable bungalow accommodations near Mae Wang National Park, just 50 km south of Chiang Mai on the scenic road to Doi Inthanon.

We work in close partnership with the local Karen hill tribes, who serve as both dedicated elephant caretakers and knowledgeable guides.

To learn more about our approach and the elephants themselves, please visit the ABOUT ELEPHANT section.

During your stay at Chiang Mai Elephant Friends, you can feed, bathe, play in the river and walk in the jungle with the elephants. But you can also do bamboo rafting, trekking, and swimming at a waterfall.

If you want to extend your stay, check out our rooms and get the best rate.

Thanks to the money from your visits, we can provide the food for elephants, offer monthly veterinary check-ups, and employ guides and mahouts to support the Karen community.