Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
by Ran Tong Save Rescue Elephant Centre
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The half-day visit to Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre in Chiang Mai offers a chance to meet elephants rescued from mistreatment across Thailand and nearby countries. The sanctuary, established in 2009, cares for over 40 elephants and focuses on their well-being and educating visitors about the role of elephants in Thai culture. During the about five-hour tour, visitors learn about the elephants’ backgrounds and the sanctuary's mission. The experience includes wearing traditional Mahout-style Karen clothes and a provided lunch. Transportation features air conditioning, and travel insurance is included. The program emphasizes animal welfare and education rather than riding or performances.
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ITINERARY - Pick you up from your hotel/accommodation in Chiang Mai city. - Drives approximately 1 hour to Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre in Mae Taeng District. - On arrival, you will change to Mahout Style Karen clothes and start your elephant school where you will learn all about the centre and these incredible creatures. - Make vitamins for the elephants including pregnant, injured, and old elephants. - Meet the elephants, walk with them, and observe them in their natural habitat. - Say goodbye to the elephants and change your clothes. - Lunch/Dinner - Thai food, seasonal fruits, and drinking water. - Leave Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre and go back to your hotel/accommodation in Chiang Mai city. **You should bring spare clothes, comfortable shoes, sandals that you do not mind getting wet and dirty, shampoo and soap, a camera, mosquito spray or insect repellent.
300 min
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- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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