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Rescued elephants beside the river habitat at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai, a no-riding ethical sanctuary tour

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Rescued elephant roaming freely in an open Chiang Mai sanctuary field at Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary with no riding or shows

Open Habitat, Rescued Elephants

See the herd move
at its own pace.
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Protected habitat Small daily groups Photography included
Elephants standing calmly at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chonburi near Bangkok and Pattaya, an ethical no-riding day trip

No Shows, No Riding

Closer to nature,
farther from crowds.
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Bangkok & Pattaya access Hotel pickup guidance Real sanctuary days
Single elephant walking through peaceful Chonburi sanctuary habitat at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary on a no-riding ethical day tour

Elephant-First Travel, Chiang Mai & Chonburi

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around their rhythm.
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Who operates ThaiEleHub?

ThaiEleHub is the official booking and customer-support hub for our Living Green and Big Boy elephant sanctuary brands in Chiang Mai and Chonburi, Thailand. Our office is at 8 Rachadamnoen Rd, Si Phum, Chiang Mai 50200.

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4 Top-Rated Sanctuaries in One Place. Compare Living Green Chiang Mai, Big Boy Chiang Mai and Living Green Chonburi routes with public review sources, no-riding ethics and direct checkout.
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Most flexible Half-Day Elephant Sanctuary Morning or afternoon routes for first-time visitors. Deeper visit Full-Day Elephant Sanctuary More time with the herd, local food and nature. Easy pace Family-Friendly Elephant Tour Use the matcher for children, older guests and gentle days. Custom help Private Elephant Experience Ask our team about private timing or transfer needs. No flight north Bangkok Elephant Day Trip Chonburi sanctuary routes from Bangkok hotels. Combo day Chiang Mai Elephant + Temple / Waterfall Combo Pair elephant time with Doi Inthanon or nature add-ons.
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Four clear ways in: Living Green Chiang Mai, Big Boy Chiang Mai, or the protected Chonburi camp accessed from Bangkok or Pattaya depending on your route. ThaiEleHub helps travelers discover selected local elephant experiences with official social links, clear route details and a no-riding promise.

Elephant herd in the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary river landscape in Chiang Mai with no riding, no shows and respectful observation
Northern Thailand 6 tours
Chiang Mai
Living Green mountain sanctuary routes with cooking, rafting and forest time
Living Green Chiang Mai profile
Rescued elephants roaming freely in a green Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary field in Chiang Mai with no-riding ethical tourism
Quiet Chiang Mai 3 tours
Big Boy
Observation-first Chiang Mai camp with Karen-led learning and soft adventure
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Elephant family at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chonburi for ethical no-riding Bangkok day trips
Easy Day Trip 2 tours
From Bangkok
Chonburi sanctuary access, calm elephant encounters, about 90 minutes away
Living Green Chonburi profile
Peaceful elephant portrait at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chonburi near Pattaya with calm observation-focused no-riding travel
Coastal Access 2 tours
From Pattaya
Same ethical Chonburi camp, shorter transfer, about 40 minutes away
Living Green Chonburi profile
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Northern Thailand collection Chiang Mai Sanctuary Tours Pickup from Chiang Mai hotels. Six Living Green experiences ranging from half-day visits to full-day combinations with rafting, cooking and trekking.
6 tours Hotel pickup Half day + full day
Visitors respectfully observing rescued elephants at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai
ThaiEleHub Half-Day AM
Morning Elephant Program
Hotel pickup 07:00-07:30. Scenic 1.5 hour rural drive, elephant feeding, interaction and health check. River time follows the elephant's choice.
Hotel Transfer English Guide Lunch Free Photos Insurance
฿1,600 adult
Pay ฿400 deposit today · balance ฿1,200 cash. Child deposit ฿250.
07:00 depart
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Visitors watching an elephant-led river moment at a calm Chiang Mai ethical sanctuary
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Afternoon Elephant Program
Hotel pickup 12:00-12:30. Elephant feeding, forest interaction, river time and health check. A relaxed option if you want Chiang Mai's morning free.
Hotel Transfer English Guide Meal Free Photos Insurance
฿1,600 adult
Pay ฿400 deposit today · balance ฿1,200 cash. Child deposit ฿250.
12:00 depart
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Rescued elephants standing together in a natural Chiang Mai sanctuary habitat with no riding or shows
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Elephant Sanctuary + Pad Thai
Full-day immersion with elephant feeding, forest walking, herbal medicine balls, seedling planting, Pad Thai cooking and optional river time.
Hotel Transfer Cooking Class Lunch Herbal Ball Workshop Free Photos
฿2,000 adult
Pay ฿500 deposit today · balance ฿1,500 cash. Child deposit ฿325.
08:00 depart
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Guests floating on a traditional bamboo raft on the Wang River after a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary visit
ThaiEleHub Full Day Adventure
Elephants + Bamboo Rafting
A full-day route with elephant sanctuary time, Pad Thai cooking and bamboo rafting on the Wang River through lush jungle scenery.
Hotel Transfer Pad Thai Cooking Bamboo Raft Ticket Lunch Free Photos
฿1,800 adult
Pay ฿450 deposit today · balance ฿1,350 cash. Child deposit ฿300.
08:00 depart
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Chiang Mai sanctuary landscape with rescued elephants and optional river activity near Living Green
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Elephants + Doi Inthanon Hike
Morning elephant sanctuary, then Doi Inthanon highlights including Twin Pagodas, Pha Dok Siew Trail, waterfall time and Karen coffee.
Hotel Transfer Park Entry ฿400 Meal Free Photos Insurance
฿2,000 adult
Pay ฿500 deposit today · balance ฿1,500 cash. Child deposit ฿375.
07:00 depart
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Elephant herd visible in an open Chiang Mai sanctuary setting with natural observation
ThaiEleHub Full Day Culinary
Thai Cooking + Elephant Sanctuary
Market visit, Casa de Mango organic farm, five-course Thai cooking class and afternoon elephant sanctuary. Small group and all-inclusive.
Market Tour 5-Course Cook Lunch + Dinner Elephant Sanctuary Free Photos
฿1,900 adult
Pay ฿475 deposit today · balance ฿1,425 cash. 11-12 hrs.
07:30 depart
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Pickup & transfer
Free Chiang Mai hotel pickup. All hotels within 5 km of the Old City are included. Surcharges apply beyond this radius. Airport, train and bus station drop-off is available when your departure is at least 2 hours after the tour ends.
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5 km included Private transfer available Drop-off supported
Big Boy Chiang Mai collection Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary Tours A quieter Chiang Mai camp style with elephant observation, Karen-led learning, Pad Thai cooking, waterfall scenery and bamboo rafting options.
3 tours No-control philosophy Half day + full day
Elephants and visitors on an open Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary path in Chiang Mai
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Big Boy Morning Elephant Program
Pickup 07:00. Prepare fresh fruit, make herbal vitamin balls, support habitat care and join a Pad Thai cooking class. No forced bathing.
Hotel Transfer Karen Clothing Cooking Workshop Lunch Free Photos
฿1,600 adult
Pay ฿400 deposit today · balance ฿1,200 cash. 7 hrs.
07:00 depart
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Elephants roaming freely in Big Boy Chiang Mai sanctuary habitat with no riding
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Big Boy Afternoon Elephant Program
Pickup 11:30. Afternoon fruit feeding, vitamin ball workshop, habitat care, Pad Thai cooking and herd observation. Infants 0-3 are free.
Hotel Transfer Karen Clothing Cooking Workshop Lunch Free Photos
฿1,600 adult
Pay ฿400 deposit today · balance ฿1,200 cash. 7 hrs.
11:30 depart
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Quiet Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary activity during a Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary and rafting tour
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Big Boy Elephants + Waterfall
Pickup 07:30. Elephant care, vitamin ball workshop and Pad Thai cooking, followed by Mae Wang waterfall time and bamboo rafting.
Hotel Transfer Karen Clothing Cooking Class Waterfall + Raft Free Photos
฿1,800 adult
Pay ฿450 deposit today · balance ฿1,350 cash. Full day.
07:30 depart
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Pickup & transfer
Big Boy Chiang Mai pickup is included. Choose morning, afternoon or full-day routes depending on your schedule. The team confirms the final pickup window before the tour day.
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Chiang Mai pickup Morning or afternoon Rafting option
Bangkok departure collection Chonburi Sanctuary, Departing Bangkok Pickup from Bangkok hotels or meet at Ekkamai Bus Terminal. Easy city escape with a comfortable transfer of about 90 minutes.
2 tours About 90 min Morning or afternoon
Panoramic Viewpoint
Elephant family at Chonburi ethical sanctuary for travelers departing Bangkok
ThaiEleHub Chonburi Morning Session
Bangkok to Chonburi, Morning
Pickup 07:00-08:00. Arrive 09:30 for Mo Hom clothing, elephant feeding, nature walk, 180° hilltop viewpoint and Ancient Pad Thai lunch.
Bangkok Hotel Transfer 180° Viewpoint Trek Pad Thai Lunch English Guide Free Photos Insurance
฿2,200 adult
Pay ฿550 deposit today · balance ฿1,650 cash. Child deposit ฿325.
07:00-08:00 pickup
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Elephant walking through a green Chonburi sanctuary landscape near Bangkok
ThaiEleHub Chonburi Afternoon Session
Bangkok to Chonburi, Afternoon
Pickup 11:00-12:00. Arrive 13:30 for elephant feeding, natural foraging walk, hidden viewpoint and elephant-led water time.
Bangkok Hotel Transfer Hidden Viewpoint Pad Thai Meal English Guide Free Photos Insurance
฿2,200 adult
Pay ฿550 deposit today · balance ฿1,650 cash. Child deposit ฿325.
11:00-12:00 pickup
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Pickup & transfer
Free Bangkok pickup zones. Central Bangkok hotels across our 3 service zones are included. Ekkamai Bus Terminal is available as a free meet point, while addresses across the Chao Phraya River or outside the zones may incur a surcharge.
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3 pickup zones Free Ekkamai meet point Day-before confirmation
Pattaya departure collection Chonburi Sanctuary, Departing Pattaya Pickup from Pattaya hotels. The shortest transfer option if you want a lighter travel day with the same ethical camp experience.
2 tours About 40 min Easy half day
Closest Camp
Elephant family herd in a natural Chonburi sanctuary landscape near Pattaya
ThaiEleHub Chonburi Morning Session
Pattaya to Chonburi, Morning
Pickup 07:45-08:45. Only 40 minutes from Pattaya, with Mo Hom clothing, elephant briefing, feeding, nature walk and viewpoint trek.
Pattaya Hotel Transfer Mo Hom Shirt Panoramic Trek Pad Thai Lunch Free Photos Insurance
฿2,200 adult
Pay ฿550 deposit today · balance ฿1,650 cash. Child deposit ฿325.
07:45-08:45 pickup
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Guest feeding an elephant respectfully at Chonburi sanctuary during a Pattaya departure tour
ThaiEleHub Chonburi Afternoon Session
Pattaya to Chonburi, Afternoon
Pickup 11:45-12:45. Spend your morning at the beach, then join an afternoon sanctuary visit with viewpoint trek and water time.
Pattaya Hotel Transfer Hidden Viewpoint Elephant-led Water Time Pad Thai Meal Free Photos Insurance
฿2,200 adult
Pay ฿550 deposit today · balance ฿1,650 cash. Child deposit ฿325.
11:45-12:45 pickup
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Pickup & transfer
Free Pattaya pickup. North, Central and South Pattaya hotels are included. Jomtien adds +฿100, and Nong Nooch Garden adds +฿200. Final timing is confirmed one day prior, and guests should be ready 15 minutes early.
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Main Pattaya included Jomtien +฿100 Nong Nooch +฿200
TripAdvisor Reviews & Awards
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Travelers’ Choice recognition.

We show each camp’s reputation separately from ThaiEleHub booking service. Award and review claims link back to TripAdvisor so guests can verify the live source before booking.

Living Green Chiang Mai Travelers’ Choice 2026

Public TripAdvisor index shows Travelers’ Choice 2026, 4.9 rating, and 468+ reviews for Living Green Elephant Sanctuary.

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Big Boy Chiang Mai 5.0 / 14 reviews

Public TripAdvisor pages show Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary with a 5.0 rating and 14 reviews, including 2026 five-star review snippets.

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Living Green Chonburi 4.8 / 201 reviews

TripAdvisor product page shows 96% traveler recommendation and a Badge of Excellence for the Bangkok and Pattaya tour.

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Living Green · 5-star theme

Recent TripAdvisor snippets mention friendly guides, elephant care, calm sanctuary time and a strong recommendation for Chiang Mai travelers.

Living Green Elephant Sanctuary
4.9 rating · 468+ public reviews shown in TripAdvisor index
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Big Boy · 2026 review

A February 2026 public review snippet calls Big Boy a “10/10 experience” and highlights guide Adam, learning, cooking, waterfall time and bamboo rafting.

Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary
5.0 rating · 14 reviews shown in public TripAdvisor pages
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Living Green · Bangkok / Pattaya

The TripAdvisor product page highlights a 4.8 rating, 201 reviews, 96% recommendation, and a Badge of Excellence for this Chonburi day-trip route.

Living Green Elephant Sanctuary
Bangkok and Pattaya departure product page on TripAdvisor
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Planning Resources
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