Chiang Mai Kerchor Elephant Eco Park Tour (from Chiang Mai)

Educational, uplifting and very enjoyable experience, knowing that the tour is supporting the welfare of elephants rescued from situations they should never have been in, and learning about elephant behaviour and feeding preferences. Feeding and having close contact with the elphants while knowing this is something they are comfortable with was quite special. Hotel pickup was smooth and efficient, and the introductory talk as well as being educational made it clear what to do and not to do around the animals.

I was very happy to participate in this tour. The day before departure, I called to confirm the vehicle, and the staff spoke English! (Though I'm not sure how to contact them if you don't have a Thai phone number.) I recommend listing your hotel as the pickup location; it's very convenient if the driver can pick you up directly! It's truly great value for money! There was also a significant discount for three people traveling together! Playing with the elephants was so much fun—it felt very pure to be in nature with them. You can get up close to the elephants 🐘😍, they're adorable! The bamboo rafting in the afternoon was also very relaxing! Overall, I highly recommend this tour for its excellent value! Group size: 8 people. Tour guide: Thai guides who speak English, and some also speak Chinese.

Definitely one of the best experiences we could have had in Thailand. Their transportation picked us up at the hotel. We didn't go to the reservation; they lent us the top shirt. Our guide, Ef, was excellent the entire time and explained everything very well. We walked with the elephants, fed them, and bathed them, all in a very respectful and ethical manner. They are very well cared for! Without a doubt, this is an experience we recommend 100%.

Aside from the slightly older shuttle vehicle, the entire trip was very satisfying. Although the supplier doesn't contact you again before the trip, the driver arrived on time for hotel pickup. We experienced heavy afternoon rain, but still thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a great time. Remember to advise tourists to wear swimsuits (because you'll be bathing elephants in the river) or shorts and sandals, and to definitely bring rain gear and a change of clothes! Then you can enjoy the whole process! At 1:00 PM, hotel pickups begin. At 1:30 PM, we depart for about an hour's drive. At 2:30 PM, you can store your belongings in lockers (locks provided), followed by an explanation and preparation of food for feeding the elephants. At 3:00 PM, you'll feed the elephants, take photos, walk with the elephants, take photos in the forest, play in the mud with the elephants, and bathe and take photos with the elephants in the river. At 4:15 PM, you'll be shuttled to the restaurant for a buffet meal (fried rice, fried chicken nuggets, fruit, soup). At 5:00 PM, we begin the return journey, arriving at the old city at 6:00 PM for drop-offs back to individual hotels.

Amazing experience! The elephants were clearly well cared for, and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the animals. The guide was excellent, transportation was smooth, and the whole tour was well organized. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Chiang Mai! 🐘

Great experience where elephants are well taken care of, easy transport to and from the park and guide was very thorough in explaining. Lots of interactions with the elephants up close and each person gets a bucket for feeding, and lunch by the river. Highly recommended!

Highly recommend this tour and especially Ef our tour guide— if you're lucky enough to get him as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable day! The sanctuary itself is ethical and well-run — no riding or mistreatment, just pure love and care for these gentle giants. Getting to feed, walk with, and bathe the elephants was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can really tell the animals are respected and happy here.

amazing day start to finish. seamless transfer service. the staff were absolutely amazing. so knowledgeable and loving and caring towards elephants. also so helpful and friendly towards us. enjoyed lovely home cooked meal for lunch. elephants were just stunning it was an experience we will never forget. thanks to all

Itinerary: Pick-up from the hotel around 1 PM sharp. The vehicle is air-conditioned and the drive to the park is about 1 hour. After getting off the vehicle, you will be divided into two groups, one with a Mandarin guide and another with an English guide. After placing your personal belongings in a lockable locker, you will change into a Karen traditional shirt. Then, you will receive an explanation of elephant communication language and herbal ball making, after which you can feed the elephants and interact with them for photos (you can ask the guide to help take group photos). Afterwards, you will walk with the elephants in the jungle. At the river, you can apply mud to the elephants and bathe them. After the bath, you will return to the camp for a quick rinse, drink hot tea, and then take the original vehicle to their cafe for refreshments (fried rice, spring rolls, soup, and fruit are available). The cafe is located by the river, with a very relaxing atmosphere. Finally, you will be transported back to your Chiang Mai hotel. Guide: The whole activity is great, the staff are very friendly, and the interaction with the elephants is natural. They do not force the elephants to do anything. In addition, the park also has a baby elephant named Ai Ai, who is not yet three years old, and is very playful and cute.

Highly recommend this tour. We really enjoyed spending time with the elephant. We would like to highlight the ecopark to those who like to travel to Chiang Mai as the 50% of the payment will be use for the elephants food and maintenance.