Trade the city for the hills of Chiang Mai and spend a morning or afternoon with the Karen community at Elephant Freedom Village. Ride out through rice fields and jungle, then feed, hike, and bathe with rescued elephants in their own river — no riding, no shows, just genuine connection. Learn the real story of elephant welfare from the people who live it, then sit down to a fresh, home-cooked local lunch.
Half Day Elephant Experience With Elephant Freedom Village
Meet your expert local guide Athit
2 000 THB
per person
Difficulty: Easy
for all levels
1/2 Day
either morning or afternoon
Season: All year
some parts might change during monsoon
Half Day Elephant Experience With Elephant Freedom Village
1/2 Day
either morning or afternoon
2 000 THB
per person
Difficulty: Easy
for all levels
Season: All year
some parts might change during monsoon
Meet your expert local guide Athit
Highlights of the Half Day Elephant Experience
Highlights of the Half Day Elephant Experience
Trade the city for the hills of Chiang Mai and spend a morning or afternoon with the Karen community at Elephant Freedom Village. Ride out through rice fields and jungle, then feed, hike, and bathe with rescued elephants in their own river — no riding, no shows, just genuine connection. Learn the real story of elephant welfare from the people who live it, then sit down to a fresh, home-cooked local lunch.
Itinerary
MORNING
- Pick up 7/7.30am
- Arrive at EFV Introduction Presentation
- 9.30 am Introduction to the elephants and begin Elephant Interaction + making elephant medicine
- 11:30am Lunch @ Camp. Optional cooking class included
- 12:30pm Take elephants to the river, feed medicine balls
- 1:30pm Leave EFV
- 3:30pm Arrive in Chiang Mai
AFTERNOON
- 12:00pm: Pick up from Hotel – stop at local market on the way
- 2:00pm: Arrive at Elephant Freedom Village
- 2:15pm: Introduction Presentation
- 2:45pm :  Elephant Interaction – feeding at feeding barrier
- 3:30pm: Hiking with elephants, take to the river + swimming
- 5:00pm: Dinner at the Camp.
- 6:00pm: Â Leave Elephant Freedom Village
- 7:30pm: Arrive in Chiang Mai
Everything you need to know
Notes about the Half Day Elephant Experience
Please note that trails and stops may change due to weather and seasonal conditions.
Pick Up & Drop Off
Pick up from your hotel between 7.30 – 8.00 am. Drop off in Chiang Mai around 6.00 pm
What is included?
Pick up and drop off from your hotel, lunch, water 2 liters per person only, English-speaking guide, porter and insurance.
What isn’t included?
Extra water, snacks and soft drinks
What To Bring?
Wear shoes with grip suitable for trekking, swimsuit for enjoying at the waterfall and pack a warm layer, mornings and evenings can be chilly up in the mountains.
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Yod - Eco Trail
Sawadee welcome to Ethnic Hilltribe Eco Trails, how may I help you?
Peter
I would like to do some fun hikes with my wife and kids and see the elephants, what do you recommend?
Yod - Eco Trail
Let me know your children’s age and I will customize the best trip for your family
