Kanta Elephant Sanctuary Full Day Visit

The Kanta Elephant Sanctuary Full Day Visit is a full day at the sanctuary in the Mae Taeng Valley, roughly 45 kilometres from Chiang Mai city, spent alongside a herd of rescued elephants living free of riding and performance shows.

A day with a rescued herd

Kanta Elephant Sanctuary operates as a retirement home for elephants rescued from the logging industry and unethical tourism. The staff treat the herd, in the operator's words, more like family than a display, and a full day here means more time to watch the elephants move around the grounds, interact with each other, and take part in feeding sessions at an unhurried pace.

Feeding, observation and a slower pace

The day includes multiple opportunities to hand feed the elephants and simply sit or stand nearby as they go about the day, whether that is foraging, resting in the shade or moving between different parts of the grounds. Because the schedule is not rushed, there is time to watch individual elephants and pick up on their personalities rather than moving through a fixed checklist of activities.

An English-speaking guide is present throughout to answer questions and share background on the sanctuary and its elephants. Snacks, seasonal fruit and drinking water are provided across the day, along with accident insurance coverage, and a roundtrip hotel transfer covers the journey to and from Chiang Mai. The unhurried pace also works well for families, since children get time to watch and feed the elephants at their own speed rather than on a tight schedule.

Lunch is not included, so plan to bring a little extra if you want more than the provided snacks and fruit. Rayna's local team in Chiang Mai handles the booking and stays reachable before and during your day at the sanctuary.

• Spend a full day with a rescued elephant herd at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary in the Mae Taeng Valley, with no riding or shows.
• Take part in multiple feeding sessions across the day, with time to watch the elephants at an unhurried pace.
• Travel through the forested Mae Taeng Valley on a scenic drive from Chiang Mai.
• Learn from an English-speaking guide about the herd's rescue stories and the sanctuary's conservation approach.
• Enjoy a day suited to all ages, including children, with snacks, insurance and roundtrip transfer included.

• Round-trip transfer from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai City
• English-speaking guide
• Accident insurance coverage
• Snacks and seasonal fruits (no lunch included)
• Drinking water
• Food for feeding the elephants

• Lunch
• Personal expenses
• Camera and photography expenses (if any)
• Any services not mentioned under inclusions

1. Present your booking confirmation (printed or mobile voucher) at the time of hotel pickup in Chiang Mai.
2. Provide your name and booking details to the guide upon arrival at Kanta Elephant Sanctuary.
3. Follow the guide's instructions to begin your full-day experience.

• Carry a valid photo ID or passport, as it may be required for entry.
• Booking confirmation is valid only for the selected date and time.
• Hotel pickup is available from centrally located hotels in Chiang Mai only.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• Arrive 30 minutes prior to your slot time at the ticketing counter with your voucher.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the transfer vehicle.
• No refund is provided for unused or partially used services.
• Outside food and beverages may not be allowed within the sanctuary premises.
• Rayna is not responsible for any loss, injury or damage during the tour.
• Rayna reserves the right to refuse service in case of non-compliance with sanctuary or tour rules.
• At the sanctuary, guests are encouraged to spend as much time as possible with the elephants, so all timings except pickup are approximate and flexible.