Chai Lai Orchid
- Rated one of Chiang Mai's most meaningful travel experiences
Visit Chai Lai Orchid
Stay with rescued elephants in the jungles of Chiang Mai and experience travel that protects wildlife and empowers women.
- 🌊 Day Experience
Experience Elephants in Nature
Spend the day walking beside elephants, feeding them, and swimming together in the Mae Wang River. Our sanctuary offers small, ethical encounters where elephants roam freely and guests learn how you can help protect them.
- 🌙 Overnight Stay
Wake Up with Elephants Outside Your Bungalow
Sleep in handmade bamboo bungalows surrounded by nature. Wake to elephants walking through the valley and have breakfast with them.

Breathtaking jungle views from your bungalow

Delicious locally sourced meals included

Unforgettable morning elephant encounters

Private waterfall hike through the forest
Travel That Changes Lives
Your visit helps fund Daughters Rising, a nonprofit that empowers women through education, employment, and community programs. Together we are creating an alternative to exploitation while protecting elephants and supporting local families.
Why Travelers Love Visiting
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2,000+ five-star reviews on Tripadvisor and Google

Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
No riding, no chains

Small Groups Only
Intimate experiences

Supports Local Women
Via Daughters Rising

Chiang Mai Jungle
1 hour from the Old City
Ready to Meet the Elephants?
Book your stay or day experience today and travel with purpose.