Join an Authentic Elephant Observation Experience Escape the crowds and discover a meaningful journey into the world of rescued elephants. At Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre, our Elephant Observation program lets you walk beside these majestic creatures, learn their stories, and witness their natural behavior — all without riding or exploitation.
This is not a show. This is not a circus. This is real-life elephant conservation — and you're invited to be part of it.
✔️ Ethical & hands-off interaction ✔️ Feed, observe, and learn — respectfully ✔️ Support animal welfare through sustainable tourism
Book your Elephant Observation tour today and see elephants the way they’re meant to be — wild, free, and full of life.
Pickup included
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 and observe them. - Lunch - Thai food, seasonal fruits, and drinking water. - Walk with elephants and observe them in their natural habitat. - Say goodbye to the elephants and change your clothes. - 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.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Pickup time is between 7:30-8:00 AM. We pick you up at your hotel/accommodation within 3 kilometers radius of Chiang Mai Old City. Please inform us of your hotel name and address in advance.