Outdoors Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai
Elephant Nature Park
An outdoor spot in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai, a splurge ($$$$) and worth most of a day (about 8 hours). Best time to go: Full day.
Why go
Sanctuary where you watch and feed rescued elephants without rides.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Chiang Mai, alongside 3 sights, 3 shops and 2 places to eat. Set aside most of a day (about 8 hours) here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Mae Taeng
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 8 hr
- Best time
- Full day
On these curated routes
Elephant Nature Park is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Chiang Mai
Elephant Nature Park is our only outdoors pick in Chiang Mai; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Chiang Mai guide.
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Gold-spired mountaintop temple reached by a 300-step naga staircase.
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Wat Chedi Luang
Partially ruined 14th-century chedi in the heart of the old city.
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Wat Phra Singh
Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with Lanna-style murals.
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Warorot Market
Local market for dried foods, northern sausage and textiles near the river.
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Sunday Walking Street
Weekly street market stretching from Tha Phae Gate through the old city.
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Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Nightly market for crafts, clothing and food stalls.
When to go
Average daily highs in Chiang Mai run from 27°C in December to 37°C in April; August is usually the wettest month. For Elephant Nature Park itself, we suggest: Full day.
Modelled monthly averages for Chiang Mai from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Chiang Mai weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Elephant Nature Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- ชม.3052 Tambon Kuet Chang, Amphoe Mae Taeng, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50150, Thailand
- Coordinates
- 19.21717, 98.86004
- Destination
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Website
- elephantnaturepark.org
Elephant Nature Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Elephant Nature Park?
Plan on most of a day (about 8 hours) at Elephant Nature Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Elephant Nature Park?
Our pick: Full day. Insider tip: Book the day visit well ahead; transport from town is included.
Where is Elephant Nature Park?
Elephant Nature Park is at ชม.3052 Tambon Kuet Chang, Amphoe Mae Taeng, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50150, Thailand. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Elephant Nature Park?
Elephant Nature Park appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Elephant Nature Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Chiang Mai.
Plan Chiang Mai
- Chiang Mai travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Chiang Mai weather by month
- Bangkok to Chiang Mai 582 km straight-line
- Chiang Mai to Krabi 1190 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Chiang Mai
- Wat Chedi Luang Sight
- Chiang Mai Night Bazaar Shopping
- Huen Phen Food
- Ristr8to Drinks
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.