Elephant Trekking Tours

Thailand – Bangkok

Authentic Floating Market and Elephant Ride – $45.03
from: Viator

Small group of guests with professional Tourist Guide to visit Damnoensaduak Floating Market including an Elephant Ride.

Private Tour Elephant Bath in Kanchanaburi – $114.09
from: Viator

Get involved with the Elephants. This great tour includes a great experience with the Elephants but also a visit to the town of Kanchanaburi, just 3 hours out of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi became famous during the 2nd World War and has lot of interesting areas of interest.

Private Tour: 4×4 Rainforest Adventure from Bangkok Including Elephant Ride – $163.43
from: Viator

Leave bustling Bangkok behind for this full-day private tour that takes you to Kanchanaburi, situated in the scenic Mae Nam Make Klong valley. You’ll ride off-road in an all-terrain vehicle, trundle along jungle tracks atop a majestic elephant, glide along the River Kwai in your raft, and splash around under a gorgeous waterfall. This guided rainforest adventure includes private transport, picnic lunch and coffee breaks.

Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo Tour from Bangkok – $36.21
from: Viator

If you are looking for a family friendly day tour from Bangkok then look no further. Situated just 20 miles (32 kilometers) west of Bangkok is the Sampran Elephant Ground and Zoo, a place where the whole family can learn more about Thailand’s most revered animal – the Elephant.

Khao Yai National Park and Elephant Ride Day Trip from Bangkok – $102.94
from: Viator

Explore the protected green landscapes of Khao Yai National Park on a full-day guided excursion from Bangkok. Sample exotic fruits, take a ride on a traditional ox cart through rice fields, and search for tigers, black bears and leopards in Khao Yai National Park. End your day trip with an elephant ride through the jungle ‘ a great city escape for those looking to get back to nature during their stay in Bangkok!

Thailand – South

Krabi Jungle Tour Including Elephant Ride – $76.56
from: Viator

Take a break from the beach to spend a day exploring inland Krabi with an experienced guide. Soak in natural hot springs before taking a refreshing dip in the Emerald Pool at Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve. Visit Tiger Cave Temple to admire its towering golden Buddha statue, and finish up by riding an elephant through the rainforest. Entrance fees, a tasty Thai lunch, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an experienced guide are all included.

Rural Thailand Tour from Phuket Including Elephant Ride and Chalong Bay Cruise – $86.09
from: Viator

Ride an elephant through the jungle and learn about the care of these smart creatures on a 5.5-hour tour from Phuket. With a guide, you’ll also tour a working farm to see water buffalo plow the rice fields, watch demonstrations of coconut and rubber processing, and taste local coffee and a jungle curry. Then sail the waters of scenic Chalong Bay aboard a traditional wooden junk, a type of ancient Chinese boat, with a buffet Thai lunch served on board. Round-trip transport from your Phuket hotel is included for an easy day out.

Elephant Trekking and White-Water Rafting Adventure from Krabi – $81.06
from: Viator

White-water rafting, elephant trekking and waterfall swimming are three activities sure to awaken your sense of adventure on this full-day tour from Krabi. Visit Ton Pariwat Wildlife Sanctuary, where the rapids of the Khlong Song Phraek river take you on an exciting ride, whether you’re a first-time rafter or a seasoned veteran. Then hop atop an Asian elephant for a trek through jungle and stream, ending with lunch and a visit to Wat Suwan Kuha temple with your professional guide. Round-trip hotel transport is included on this family-friendly tour.

Elephant Trekking in Pattaya – $32.42
from: Viator

Enjoy an unforgettable experience riding one of Thailand’s famous residents, the elephant. Escape Pattaya on a 1.5 hour elephant trekking tour with an experienced mahout.

One-Hour Elephant Jungle Trek from Phuket – $33.22
from: Viator

Ride an elephant through the Phuket jungle on this one-hour trek. This is truly an unforgettable experience of a life time, not to be missed.

Elephant Ride and Jungle Trek Half-Day Tour from Pattaya – $72.05
from: Viator

Want to do something fun and adventurous’ Why not go on an elephant ride and jungle trek tour from Pattaya.

Koh Samui Island Safari and Elephant Ride – $61.24
from: Viator

Discover the nature, culture and the rural way of life on Koh Samui in a half day tour. Ride a top an elephant for a great view of the natural beauty of the island before you see the elephants and monkeys demonstrate their daily work ‘Cute and intelligent!’ Continue on the back of an Ox-cart through the village of coconut palms to really get the feel of rural life.

Thailand – North

Viator Exclusive: Elephant Conservation Experience in Chiang Mai – $54.04
from: Viator

If you adore elephants, you’ll love this private full-day tour from Chiang Mai. The day trip focuses on local conservation efforts, and it’s a Viator Exclusive you won’t find anywhere else! During your visit to Friends of the Asian Elephant and the Thai Elephant Conservation Center near Lampang, stop by an elephant hospital; interact with elephant mothers and their babies at a nursery; watch the animals demonstrate their skills during an elephant show; and view beautifully crafted wooden elephants at the Ban Chang Nak museum. If you’d like, opt to ride an elephant and paint your own miniature sculpture to bring home.Enjoy the personalized attention of a private guide and transport by private air-conditioned car or minivan, depending on the number of people in your party.

Tong Bai Foundation Elephant Tour from Chiang Mai – $153.87
from: Viator

Interact with Asian elephants and learn about their fascinating role in Thai culture at the Tong Bai Foundation on this day trip from Chiang Mai. For centuries Thailand’s domesticated elephants have worked to construct temples and log forests, but today’s population of 4,000 or so is just a fraction of the once-thriving population. Learn about this threatened species from expert staff as you get up close to these gentle giants. You can even splash in a stream with them during bath time! Lunch and round-trip hotel transport by minivan are included on this tour limited to nine people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.

2-Night Chiang Mai Tour Including Elephant Nature Park – $425.00
from: Viator

Feed and bathe rescued elephants at an animal sanctuary and get an insider’s glimpse of the spiritual side of Chiang Mai on this 2-night tour of Thailand’s northern city. After hanging out with the amiable animals at the Elephant Nature Park, which includes a friendly splash in the river, you’ll be immersed in the Buddhist traditions of alms giving, meditation and the daily life of local monks. With a professional guide, visit two temples ‘ Wat Umong and Wat Suan Dok ‘ following a scenic ride by ‘songthaew’ (open-truck taxi) to the Kad Ton Payom flea market.Numbers are limited to 12 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.

Chiang Mai Adventure: Elephant Camp, Zipline, Whitewater Rafting and Long-Neck Hill Tribe – $126.10
from: Viator

Take a combo adventure tour and experience the best of rural Chiang Mai’s exciting excursions! You’ll spend the morning at a small elephant camp where you can ride an elephant, and then get a taste of whitewater rafting on the rapids of the Mae Taeng River. After fortifying yourself with a buffet Thai lunch, you’ll spend the afternoon in the jungle soaring along ziplines! Finish your action-packed day with a stop at a village where you get a glimpse of northern Thailand’s hill tribe cultures.

Private Tour: Elephant Adventure, Hilltribes and Mae Kok River Trip from Chiang Rai – $102.48
from: Viator

The Mae Kok River, 80 miles long, running through the heart of Chiang Rai, is said to be one of the most beautiful and unspoiled rivers of the world. It flows gently along jungle banks and towering mountain cliffs. Along its route lie several hilltribes and jungle-tribes of Chiang Rai. The people are friendly and the life aboard the raft relaxing.

Elephant Trek, Rafting and Hilltribe Village Tour from Chiang Mai – $93.67
from: Viator

Approximately 60 Kilometers north of Chiang Mai, situated on the banks of the Ping River is Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. In an unspoiled setting, marvel at these colossal beasts of burden performing amazing feats of strength and skill, at the command of their mahouts.

Chiang Dao Elephant Jungle Trek and Ping River Rafting Tour from Chiang Mai – $82.86
from: Viator

For the truly adventurous! Approximately 37 miles north of Chiang Mai, situated on the banks of the Ping River, is Chiang Dao Elephant Camp. In an unspoiled setting, marvel at the worlds largest land animal, performing amazing feats of strength and skill, at the command of their ‘mahouts’.

Long-Neck Karen Hill Tribe Tour Including Elephant Ride from Chiang Mai – $87.82
from: Viator

Ride an elephant through the forest on a day trip from Chiang Mai! After watching majestic elephants at work at Maesa Elephant Camp, hop aboard and enjoy a one-hour jungle trek to a Padong long-necked Karen hill tribe village. You’ll have time to explore the village of Baan Thong Luang with a knowledgeable guide before lunch at a nearby orchid farm and a visit to Queen Sirikit Botanic Gardens. Receive personal attention on this small-group tour, limited to 16 people.

Laos

Elephant Trail Expedition from Luang Prabang – $226.99
from: Viator

Ride an elephant through the Lao jungle on this full-day tour with transport from Luang Prabang. Take a turn feeding these majestic giants as you learn about their behavior from a local veterinarian. Then hop on for an elephant ride through a teak forest, trekking over hills to the protected Huay Sae Valley, where you’ll have lunch with wine, hike alongside a mountain stream and take a bamboo raft back on the Nam Khan River. Numbers are limited to 10 people, ensuring an intimate experience with a small group.