Elephant Observation & Golden Sunrise at Suthep Temple | Chiang Mai

— What You Can Expect —
Discover Chiang Mai's Sunrise and Elephant Observation program within a day. Start your morning with a breathtaking sunrise at Doi Suthep temple, followed by an enlightening alms-giving ceremony. Experience ethical tourism: feed elephants, enjoy herbal tea by the waterfall, and craft Thai souvenirs. Let create your unforgettable journey with us on Over The Planet.


— Important Info —

• A free transfer service to/from all places of accommodation within 5 k.m. radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City. 
• Transport from locations outside this area will incur a surcharge. 
• Customers will travel in a 12-seater, air-conditioned van, switching to a roofed 4×4 truck for the last 10 minutes to reach the sanctuary.

— Itinerary —

• 4.30 - 5.00 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Chiang Mai 
• 5.30 : Drive to Doi Suthep temple & witness the breathtaking sunrise from one of Chiang Mai’s highest points
  - Learn about the profound 2,000-year history of Buddhism and the importance of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep.
  - Participate in an alms-giving ceremony in the early morning.
• 7.30 : Enjoy a delicious Thai Breakfast 
• 8.00 : Visit Wat Doi Supphanyu 
• 10.00 : Arrive at the sanctuary, you will be greeted and welcomed
  - Change into traditional Karen clothing and receive a briefing about the sanctuary and the Elephants by our tour guides
  - Participate in preparing food and snacks for the elephants
  - Enjoy feeding the elephants while maintaining a safe distance, as you learn about their history and understand their behavior 
• 12.30 : Enjoy a delicious local meal 
• 13.00 : Watch the elephants' daily routine, which might involve observing them as they look for food in the jungle, bathe with the mahouts, or relax in the mud as they bond within the herd (subject to the natural behavior and preferences of the elephants on the day of the visit)
  - Drink freshly harvested herbal tea from the village while observing the elephants in their natural habitat
  - Take a refreshing break at the waterfall
  - Craft your own Thai cultural handmade souvenir to take back home
• 14.00 : Leave Joy Elephant Sanctuary and ride back to Chiang Mai 
• 15.30 : Arrive at your accommodation