The Kerchor Elephant Eco Park is an ethically managed elephant sanctuary in Ban Sop Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province. It is run by the local Karen community and adheres to the principles of an "ethical sanctuary"—meaning there is no elephant riding or elephant shows.

The park prioritizes the well-being of the elephants and the local population. Visitors have the opportunity to observe elephant behavior, feed and bathe them, and walk with them in their natural environment.

Popular activities • Feeding elephants and learning about their behavior • Bathing and playing with elephants in the water • Taking a short hike through the forest with the elephants • Additional activities such as bamboo raft rides or visiting a waterfall (depending on the chosen program) Programs and package prices (based on the official website)

Popular activities • Half-day (approx. 5 hours):

• Adults: 1,600 THB | Children (3–8 years): 1,200 THB

• Exclusive (approx. 6 hours):

• Adults: 2,200 THB | Children: 1,200–1,600 THB

• Rafting / Waterfall (approx. 8–9 hours):

• Adults: 2,000 THB | Children: 1,600 THB

• Full-day care / wellness (approx. 8–9 hours):

• Adults: 2,700 THB | Children: 2,200 THB

(Note: All packages generally include round-trip transfers from hotels in Chiang Mai; the journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.)

• Hat, sunscreen and sandals or waterproof footwear

• Towel, change of clothes (you will definitely get wet!) and mosquito repellent

• Raincoat (if you are traveling during the rainy season, April–October)

For more information or to book a tour, please visit the official Kerchor Elephant Eco Park website.

• Location: Ban Sop Win, Mae Wang District, Chiang Mai Province