Highlights
- Get up close and personal with elephants at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary
- Enjoy a local meal and get briefed before feeding and interacting with elephants
- Trek through the jungle with the elephants and take a refreshing bath with them
- Learn about the sanctuary’s conservation efforts and the importance of elephants
- Enjoy a hassle-free day trip with return transport from Bangkok
Full Description
Experience ethical elephant encounters at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary, located just 1.5 hours from Bangkok in the scenic mountains of Chonburi. This 40-acre sanctuary offers a peaceful home for rescued elephants, where you can observe, feed, and interact with them in their natural environment. Your visit begins with changing into traditional Mo Hom clothing before meeting the elephants. Watch them roam freely, forage naturally, and bathe in the water, while knowledgeable guides share their individual stories and insights into elephant conservation. The sanctuary operates with a strict no-riding, no-chains, and no-performances policy focusing entirely on animal welfare and natural behavior. The experience includes hand-feeding the elephants, walking alongside them through forest paths, and observing their social interactions. You may also join them in the water as they bathe and play naturally, making this one of the most memorable parts of the day. See them roll in the mud to cool off and protect their skin, then relax in shaded seating areas with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, while enjoying freshly prepared Ancient Pad Thai made with local ingredients.
Transportation is provided from hotels in Bangkok, Pattaya, and nearby areas.
Choose from two sessions: a morning program (07:00–14:30) or an afternoon program (11:00–18:30).
All equipment and traditional clothing are included. This experience is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Many travelers consider this a highlight of their time in Thailand—an inspiring escape into nature and compassion. Your visit directly supports ethical elephant care and helps give these gentle giants a second chance at life.
Hotel Pick-up Session time: Morning 07:00-14:30 or Afternoon 11:00-18:30
Meet at Eakkamai Wat That Thong Session time: Morning 07:30-14:30 or Afternoon 11:00-18:30
Meet-up at Elephant Sanctuary (No Transfer) Session time: Morning 09:30-13:00 or Afternoon 13:30-17:00
Times indicate morning or afternoon trips only
Half-day Program:
- Morning Session: 07:00–14:30
- Afternoon Session: 11:00–18:30
- Duration around 6-7 hours
Important Notes:
Elephants won’t be forced into water if weather is cold.
Duration includes transport time and may vary with traffic.
Voucher times indicate morning or afternoon trips only. Exact pickup times vary daily based on guests and hotels and will be confirmed one day before the trip.
For shared transfers, pick-up and drop-off locations must be the same; drop-off changes are not allowed.
Join us for an unforgettable, ethical experience that supports elephant welfare and conservation in Thailand’s beautiful nature.
Meeting point
Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.
- We offer complimentary pickup and drop-off service from hotels within designated zones in Chonburi (Pattaya). The specific pickup areas and times will be confirmed by our staff prior to your tour date.
- Without Hotel Transfer
Itinerary
- Pick up from Bangkok hotel
- Pick up customer meet-up at Wat That Thong
- Arrive at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Chonburi
- Enjoy local meals and get briefed
- Feeding & interacting with the elephants
- Small trekking with the elephants
- Bathing for the elephants
- Say goodbye to the elephant and leave the camp
- Transfer you back to the hotel or drop you off at the meet-up location
Cost Includes / Excludes
Cost Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Traditional northern clothing for the visit
- Interaction with elephants
- Feeding and bathing elephants
- Enjoy a delicious local meal
- Photography service
- Travel insurance
- Below are specials for the full-day package
- Make a medical ball (if option selected)
- Plant seeding (if option selected)
- Vegetarian Pad Thai cooking workshop (if option selected)
- Lunch: your own handmade vegetarian Pad Thai (if option selected)
Cost Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Tips
What to bring
- Change of clothes
- Towel
- Sandals
- Water
- Comfortable clothes
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Alcohol and drugs
- Riding the animals
Not suitable for
- Children under 2 years
- Pregnant women
- People with back problems
- People with heart problems
Know before you go
- Routing may be adjusted subject to weather conditions
- Menu items may change based on ingredient seasonality
- Drop-off service follows the same zone restrictions as pick-up service
- The exact pick-up time and driver details will be sent to your email after order confirmation. Please kindly check your email again the evening before your travel date for the latest information
- An additional charge of 300 Baht applies per bag for both medium and large suitcases. (Inform us before the travel date)
- For shared transfers, pick-up and drop-off locations must be the same; drop-off changes are not allowed
Frequently Asked Questions
Transport Chiang Mai
We use a comfortable Mini-Van that can accommodate maximum 12 visitors.
Yes, we do offer private transfer for the visitors at the cost of 2,500 THB.
Yes, we do offer a free transfer service to all places of accommodation within 5 KM radius of Chiang Mai’s Old City. Transport from locations outside this area will incur a small surcharge fee. Please kindly contact our CS Team for further surcharges.
We recommend you to stay 1 night prior your tour date because planes, buses and trains are often delayed. We would be unable to wait for you incase it is delayed.
We can definitely drop you of at the Airport, Bus & Train Station. However please kindly note that your departing time for the next journey should be at least 2 hours ahead of the tour ending time. Also please kindly inform us 24 hours ahead of the tour commencement date that you would have a luggage as we have limited space in the van. Please note that we can’t offer you priority treatment and all guests will be dropped off in the most efficient order possible.
On average, it takes approximately 1½ hours to reach the Sanctuary from the Old City Chiang Mai. The journey may vary depending on which camp that you visit, as well as variables such as traffic, weather and road conditions. We also offer a short break around halfway to the Sanctuary. Where food, refreshments and bathrooms are available.
Most of the drive to the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary is paved public road. However, the final portion of the drive to our camp would include unpaved road. Also, the road includes a mountain drive, we would recommend bringing medication of you have motion sickness.
Yes, you can drive to our Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. First, you need to book the tickets prior through Living Green Elephant Sanctuary or through an authorized agent. Second, you need to let us know that you would be driving yourself and we would suggest you a meeting point near to our camp where you can follow our staff member, this is because you would be assigned to a designated camp according to the number of visitors as we don’t want to overwhelm the Elephants.
Bookings & Payment
Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the assigned commencement time of your visit. Bookings requested on the same day as your desired visit might not be accepted. In order to avoid disappointment, we recommend you to book as earlier as possible.
Yes, a tour amendment 24 hours prior to the visit date is possible without any charges. Please kindly note that you can’t change the date of your visit due to poor weather conditions. Living Green Elephant Sanctuary remains operated despite rain and other mild weather conditions.
Yes, you may change between morning and afternoon programs. You have to inform us at least 24 hours prior to your date of your visit. Please contact us via Email at CS.LGESBKKPATTAYA@GMAIL.COM to discuss your desired changes. Once received we would inform you if there is a difference in price.
No, we do not accept booking requests made on any of our social media pages. For any booking requirements please contact us directly via Phone, Email, our website, our authorized agents.
Yes, after you send us a booking request, we will inform you of the deposit amount required for your visit including the payment methods. Your remaining balance may be paid on the day of your visit. Please note that your deposit is non-refundable
You will receive a refund, minus a cancellation fee.
You can pay the remaining balance on the date of your visit by both cash and card. Or if you wish to pay the remaining balance ahead of the tour you can contact us at CS.LGESBKKPATTAYA@GMAIL.COM and we will inform you the payment methods available.
Yes, we offer special rates for children (4-8 years): 1,300 Baht and infants (0-3 years): Free. Adult rate is 2,200 Baht.
If you wish to book a visit for a group of 10 or more people and for all media enquiries please email us directly at CS.LGESBKKPATTAYA@GMAIL.COM to discuss about the pricing.
Locations & Elephants
Living Green Elephant Sanctuary began in Chiang Mai with a network of 4 sanctuaries in the North. Our Chonburi location is our newest sanctuary, expanding our mission to Eastern Thailand.
Our Chonburi sanctuary is located in the lush natural surroundings of Khao Khiew. With an expansive area of 100 rai (approximately 40 acres), this location was carefully chosen to provide the perfect environmental conditions suitable for elephants while being accessible from both Bangkok and Pattaya.
We carefully structure our visitor groups to ensure our elephants are not overwhelmed and to maintain both elephant welfare and visitor satisfaction. The number of elephants may vary as we continue our mission to rescue and provide sanctuary to elephants in need.
Special Requirements
Yes, guests who are pregnant, wheelchair users or suffer from any pre-existing condition are required to inform Living Green Elephant Sanctuary of their condition, you may need to sign a waiver stating that you are aware that you are in good mentally and physically to participate in a tour which involves large animals.
Yes, all dietary requirements and restrictions can be accommodated. If you have any specific dietary requirements, are vegetarian or vegan, or have any kind of food allergies, please inform us prior to the day of your visit. We serve our signature Ancient Pad Thai which can be adapted to meet your needs.
Our Half Day Program is suitable for all fitness levels. The program includes walking and a trek to our viewpoint at Khao Khiew’s hills to experience our 180-degree panoramic vista. Activities are conducted at a comfortable pace suitable for most visitors.
Yes, all ages are welcome at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. Please note that to ensure the safety of young children, close parental supervision must be involved during the interaction with elephants.
You are welcome to bring a day pack or small bag. If you wish to bring a suitcase or any additional luggage, please inform us prior to your visit.
General Enquiries
All personal details provided by customers are used for contact, booking and insurance purposes only. Living Green Elephant Sanctuary will never share your personal information (including, but not limited to your name, email address, or phone number) with a 3rd party for any reason without your express permission unless required by law.
All visitors to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary are covered by our insurance policy. However, we highly recommend that you obtain personal travel or medical insurance prior to your arrival in Thailand.
No special vaccinations are needed for interacting with elephants. However, detailed health information and list of recommended vaccinations for travel in Thailand can be found at: Thailand Travel Restrictions | ThaiEmbassy.com
No, participation in water activities during your visit is not mandatory. You will never be forced to do anything which makes you uncomfortable.
We offer Thai, English and Chinese speaking tour guide
You will be served our signature Ancient Pad Thai dish, prepared with traditional cooking techniques and local ingredients. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated, provided we are informed of them prior to your visit. Drinking water is provided free of charge.
There is limited mobile network service and no WiFi at our sanctuary.
Maximum group capacity varies depending on the day to ensure both elephant welfare and visitor satisfaction.
We recommend that you bring the following:
- Extra clothes
- Swimming suit
- Sandals
- Own allergies medication
- Rain coat (during rainy season)
- Sunblock lotion
- Insect spray
- Towel
If you have forgotten anything during your visit, please contact us on Telephone, Chat application, Any social media or at CS.LGESBKKPATTAYA@GMAIL.COM as soon as possible. We will try to locate the item(s) and return them to you. However, Living Green Elephant Sanctuary accepts no responsibility for any items lost, damaged or forgotten on our premises or vehicle. We advise all visitors to check thoroughly of their possessions before leaving Living Green Elephant Sanctuary.
We welcome you to leave a review, feedback, and suggestions on our Facebook page (@lges.chonburi), TripAdvisor or any of our authorized partner’s platforms.
Photos & Media
You are welcome to bring a camera or other personal photographic equipment with you on your visit. However, unless your device is waterproof, we recommend that you do not use it during the activities involving water. Please note that drone usage is strictly prohibited in our sanctuary area as it can frighten the elephants. Living Green Elephant Sanctuary accepts no responsibility for any device or equipment lost or damaged at any of our locations.
For all media enquiries, please email us directly at: CS.LGESBKKPATTAYA@GMAIL.COM
Yes, we offer a photography service at no charges. Our professional photographers will accompany you and your group for the duration of your visit. The photos then would be uploaded on our cloud and shared the link with you on our Facebook page.
Your photos will be uploaded within 72 hours from the date of your visit. However, we occasionally encounter delays, please kindly contact us if you do not see them after 72 hours. Please kindly note that the photos would only be kept for 90 days.
Yes, we will absolutely remove any photos of you that you are not comfortable with. Please go to the specific photo and send us a message with the link of the specific photo. This would allow us to remove the photo as soon as possible.
Yes, you are free to use any of the images of your visit taken by Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. Please note that these images are provided for personal use only. The use of the pictures for commercial purposes can only be used with the prior express written consent of Living Green Elephant Sanctuary.
No, we are not able to send our customers the original file. We understand that cloud or social media may compress the images, but we’ve uploaded with the highest resolution possible.
No, we provide photography as an additional free service, in an attempt to ensure that the visitors would get the best experience possible. The service is not included in the price of the program. If your photos are not uploaded you can always contact us and we will do everything in our power to find the photos. However, occasionally things go wrong and we are unable to provide the photos from your visit. For any reason, we apologize and thank you for your understanding.