{"product_id":"living-green-chiang-mai-ethical-half-day-afternoon","title":"Living Green Chiang Mai: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Encounter (Afternoon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEmbrace the golden afternoon light in the sanctuary valley. Our afternoon half-day journey offers an intimate, respectful window into the lives of 20 rescued elephants. Nestled in Chiang Mai's rural highlands, this tour is designed for travelers seeking a slower, high-empathy connection with nature. We maintain a strict zero-riding, zero-performance policy, ensuring every interaction honors the elephants' choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTravel through scenic landscapes of banana groves and cornfields to our sanctuary. After putting on traditional Northern garments, you will learn to communicate with the herd using soft, non-intrusive methods. Assist our mahouts in preparing seasonal fruits, feed the elephants, and join them on a gentle stroll through their forested habitat. Observe their natural social structures and cool down by the river before enjoying an early dinner prepared by local staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Itinerary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12:00 – 12:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai (within 5km of Old Town) followed by a 1.5-hour country drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14:00 – 14:45\u003c\/strong\u003e | Arrival at the sanctuary, orientation, and wardrobe change into traditional garments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14:45 – 16:00\u003c\/strong\u003e | Mindful introduction, feeding session, and forest observation walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16:00 – 16:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Walk to the river for elephant-led bathing and hydration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16:30 – 16:50\u003c\/strong\u003e | Participate in an educational session on elephant skin health and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16:50 – 17:30\u003c\/strong\u003e | Enjoy a freshly cooked local dinner in the rustic open-air dining hall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e17:30 – 19:00\u003c\/strong\u003e | Return transfer to your Chiang Mai hotel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInclusions \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRound-trip transfers (complimentary within 5km radius of Chiang Mai Old Town)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnglish-speaking conservation guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional local dinner and drinking water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElephant food and seasonal snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccident insurance coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional digital photography service (uploaded within 72 hours, stored for 90 days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChange of dry clothes, swimwear, walking sandals, sun protection, insect repellent, personal towel, and personal medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Living Green Elephant Sanctuary","offers":[{"title":"Adult (Ages 9+)","offer_id":62894088749427,"sku":"LG-CM-HD-PM-ADULT","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true},{"title":"Child (Ages 4-8)","offer_id":62894088782195,"sku":"LG-CM-HD-PM-CHILD","price":1000.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thaielehub.com\/products\/living-green-chiang-mai-ethical-half-day-afternoon","provider":"ThaiEleHub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}