I can not really compare, but I think the elephants are treated well and have a nice surrounding. I hope it’s really a place to rescue the animals, not only for the tourists. But the experience and the tour was great. We did a one day tour and went to both of their places. In the morning, at the first place we were maybe to many people but still okay. Second place was very calm, we were only four people and there were 3 big elephants plus the baby. Probably different every day. Both places we got some clothes, were told how to act and fed them, had some time to get to know them and just play with them. Very special to be so close to those big and lovely animals. It was also nice to get some pictures via Facebook afterwards.

An amazing experience! We spent 2 days and one night and i highly recommend it. We befriended the staff (they are great and kind and just good vibes!) and enjoyed some amazing stories next to the bonfire about the Karen tribe and their beautiful relationship with the elephants. How they became Mahouts and their unconditional love for these animals (no abuse or violence is used)! One of the most beautiful experiences of my life!

This was a phenomenal experience. We spent a full day with this organization that has created a sanctuary for abused elephants. They actually have 2 camps and we visited both. We fed the elephants, played with them in the water and made a mixture of vitamins for them to take. These gentle giants are now being well kept after years of being harmed. I highly recommend a visit. This is a small group experience, with about 20 at the first camp in the morning and only 4 of us at the 2nd camp - which was great! Do yourself a favor and do not leave the Chiang Mai area without a visit to the Maeklang Elephants Conservation Community.

I've been traveling just over a week in Thailand and this definitely has been the highlight of my trip so far. Being able to be so close to the elephants was simply amazing! The elephants are not chained, no hooks or whips or anything harmful is used. Instead they are able to able to roam freely and are provided shade. You can tell they are indeed loved, appreciated and cared for. I was picked up from my hotel just a bit after 7:30 in an air conditioned minivan. We drove for about 1 1/2 hours to the most gorgeous location ever!! After a brief introduction to the plight of elephants, we were loaned hilltribe clothes (shorts, shirt, and flip flops) to change into- very comfy- and a bag to hold bananas with a separate zippered pocket for our camera. There was a changing area, shower area, many toilets (western style!) and lockers for our valuables. We loaded up our bags with bananas and off we went to feed the elephants. It was a bit intimidated to be surrounded by these large animals, but they were indeed friendly and eager to be fed... Plus many staff was there to guide us and encourage safety. Mr.T, our wonderful guide, also took many photos to be posted on Facebook. After banana feeding, we went to give the elephants a mud bath followed by a rinse in the river. It was great fun and the baby elephant was especially having a good time, rolling and splashing in the mud and water. I was worried because I didn't have a swimsuit, but luckily we were able to just wear out hilltribe clothes. We changed into normal clothes after and I was surprised that a delicious meal was included for us as well. What a bonus! Overall it was an absolutely fantastic experience by an operation that does NOT exploit the elephant in any way.

We had an incredible day today, getting to spend so much time with the 6 elephants, we learnt lots about them and their pasts and then fed them lots of food, took a mud bath together and washed them all off afterwards. The staff are so fun and friendly and it's amazing to see how much they care and interact with the elephants. Easily one of the best days of my life, thank you.

We did 2 days 1 night. We had a great time, we fed the elephants a couple of times, prepared the food for them and bathed them. Our trip apparently didn't include seeing their 7 months old elephant, but we just mentioned it and then they took us there too :P Great trip, they might not have the best English, but they are kind and helpful!

After many hours of research was dedicated to finding the right sanctuary with ethical treatment of elephants, my partner and I were overjoyed with Maeklang Elephant Conservation. Many facilities call themselves "conservation centers" or "sanctuaries" and promote "no ride" elephant experiences, however bull hooks, bamboo sticks and chains are still used to control and abuse these incredible creatures. Meakhan Elephant Conservation was NOT like this and exactly what we were looking for! An hour and a half drive outside of Chiang Mai, this properly has 6 rescued elephants, including a 7 month old. The elephants seemed very happy and comfortable in their new safe environment! The carers were kind, concienscious of both elephant and tourist safety, and genuinely enjoyed their jobs. There were NO CHAINS and NO BULLHOOKS!!! The elephants were free to do as they pleased. These gentle giants enjoyed taking bananas and watermelons from our snack pouches. They were very comfortable with us stroking them and taking photos, but if they wanted to leave, that was okay too. Afterwards, a few were happy to join in a mud bath. And when the elephants decided the bath was enough, they were free to do so. For an up close elephant experience that is ethical and with the elephants safety and care as the top priority, Maeklang is the place to go!!! Let me save you the time endlessly researching- seriously!

Go there on 22ndJan2025. Flowers bloom almost 100%. Very beautiful. If you are in Chiang Mai, must go. But the mountain is quite steep, recommend to use car if you are travelling with elderlies and kids.

Annual Cherry Blossom 🌸 in winter is beautiful and cold, and nice weather

During the month of January you can view the Sakura cherry blossom. Entry is free. Best to go in the morning to avoid crowds. Moto Zed /ZedCM/ Motogirlthailand.com

A great place to visit in late January when there has full cherry blossoms.

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