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Chiang Mai's Ethical Elephant Adventures
Travel and Give Back
Get to know elephants and support their conservation. Explore the fascinating cultural heritage of the local Pga k’ nyau people and learn about their sustainable way of life. Hike to multiple waterfalls in the jungle. Visit a weaver and watch her time-honoured traditional skill as she works with the loom. Guests can learn to forage for medicinal herbs, edible plants and cook in bamboo. All treks and hikes are hosted by expert and engaging indigenous guides.
TRAVEL BETTER
From our locally sourced food to hiring an all indigenous team Chai Lai Orchid is committed to making positive contributions to the pristine natural areas travellers love to visit and which are in danger of being loved to death. 100% of proceeds are donated back into the community through Daughters Rising, an anti-trafficking organization that helps at-risk women and girls.
Protecting asian elephants
Over the last 10 years, Chai Lai Orchid has cared for, fed, rescued 22 Asian elephants. Guests can help care for elephants, observe them in nature and swim with them in the river.
For thousands of years, elephants have lived alongside humans in Thailand. But today, there are no wild elephants left in the north. Habitat loss and strict laws mean domesticated elephants cannot be released back into the jungle. Their survival now depends on us.
At Chai Lai Orchid, we believe ethical elephant tourism can be part of the solution. Learn more about ethical elephant experiences and conservation