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Gentle Elephant & Eco-Craft Day – Senior-Friendly Private Tour from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Visiting Chiang Mai without meeting an elephant? You're missing out!
But I didn't want to ride an elephant or watch a show... until I found this gentle elephant day trip.
Departing from Chiang Mai | Private Day Tour | Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
Feed the elephants
Hand-feed bananas up close and watch them curl their trunks around each one. So adorable!
No riding, no shows, no hiking. Just gentle time between you and the elephants.
Thai lunch
Authentic Thai food that's easy to enjoy. Just let us know in advance if you'd like it non-spicy or vegetarian.
Make paper from elephant poop!
Yes, you read that right! Elephant dung is washed and boiled, then turned into paper, and it doesn't smell at all! Make your own sheet and take it home. Kids love it, and adults can't stop either.
Stroll through an orchid garden
Hundreds of orchids along flat, easy paths. Take your time wandering and snapping photos. Mom won't be able to put her camera down!
Why it's perfect for families with kids and older relatives
Private air-conditioned vehicle the whole way, so there's no need to find your own way
Minimal walking at a slow, relaxed pace
Entrance fees, elephant food, lunch, drinks, and insurance all included
Private tour with a flexible schedule that runs rain or shine
From THB 4,000 per person (minimum 6, maximum 18 guests)
Perfect for a family or a group of friends.
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Duration:
1 days
From:USD 140/ person
What's Included
Included
What’s Included
- Private air-conditioned van with driver, hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai city.
- Licensed English-speaking guide (Chinese-speaking guide on request)
- All entrance fees, elephant food and the paper-making workshop
- Thai lunch with soft drinks.
- Bottled water and cold towels all day.
- Travel insurance.
Not Included
- International and domestic airfares.
- Alcoholic drinks and extra food or drinks you order.
- Souvenirs and personal shopping.
- Tips for guide and driver.
Itinerary
1Day 1
A Gentle Day in the Hills of Chiang mai
Highlights of Your Day
- Meet elephants the gentle way – hand-feed and photograph elephants. with no riding, no shows and no hiking.
- Relaxed Thai lunch – a local restaurant with seating in the shade; vegetarian, halal and allergy-friendly options on request.
- Make your own eco paper – follow the whole process at Elephant POOPOOPAPER Park and take home a craft you made yourself.
- Orchids in bloom – an easy stroll on flat paths among hundreds of orchids.
- Truly private – only your group, door-to-door hotel pickup, and a guide who adjusts the pace on the day.
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Gentle Elephant & Eco-Craft Day – Senior-Friendly Private Tour from Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai
Additional Information
- Tour Type: 100% Private & Customized Tour (No other guests in your group).
- Physical Level: Easy / Senior-Friendly. Very low physical exertion, flat accessible pathways, and no steep stairs or less.
- Elephant Policy: Strictly Ethical & No Riding. Safe, respectful, and gentle observation and feeding only.
- Dietary Requests: Vegetarian, vegan, halal, or specific food allergies can be happily accommodated upon request at the time of booking.
- What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera.
- Weather & Flexibility: Operating rain or shine. As this is a private tour, the itinerary pace can be adjusted on the day to suit your party’s comfort and weather conditions.
Questions?
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