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The Elephant Hotel in Mae Wang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Adventure Awaits

Our Amazing Treks and Tours Start at Only $45

Our Mission

When You Book an Experience with Us, You Support Human Rights and Help Rescue Elephants

The Chai Lai Orchid is so much more than an eco-lodge and home for rescued elephants– We are Daughters Rising, an anti-trafficking organization, fighting exploitation by empowering our sisters to rise above poverty and help lift their communities. Through providing a safe home, education, and employment, we empower marginalized women to overcome intergenerational poverty and to uplift their communities. In the context of unethical tourism, we strive to be different: By prioritizing social transformation over profit, we believe we can protect the environment, our community, and the elephants.

Trips and Experiences

Elephant Experiences, Active Adventures, and Epic Photoshoots

Satisfy your wanderlust and give back with an eco-friendly adventure trek. We offer custom private hikes for beginners deep into the wild jungle hunting hidden waterfalls, take a leisurely ride on a bamboo raft to meet a family of elephants. Walk with the elephants through their forest habitat in the or bathe and play with them in the river. Day trips allow you to experience the best of Northern Thailand’s landscapes and incredible wildlife.

Stay With Us

Live with Elephants in Our Beautiful Jungle Bungalows

Karen Jungle Adventures

Immerse Yourself in Local Indigenous Culture, and Explore the Jungle the Karen Way

Our past guests voted this as the most eye-opening, authentic experience. Community-based tourism empowers Karen Hill Tribe people and allows you to experience a slow jungle life! Miles away from the bustling city and tourist traps, you’ll trek to Karen Hill Tribe village, swim at waterfalls, enjoy traditional food cooked in the jungle, bamboo raft down a river, and sleep in a Karen style house.

Epic Photoshoots

Capture Your Incredible Elephant Experiences with One of Our Amazing Photographers

Forget selfies— The latest travel accessory is a professional photographer! Photographers can beautifully capture the magic of your jungle adventure. Have a photoshoot with one of our incredible elephants or explore the stunning scenery of Chiang Mai’s rice fields, jungle waterfalls, ancient temples, and colorful local markets.

Jungle Weddings

Celebrate Love for Your Honeymoon, Vow Renewal, or Jungle Wedding

An elephant ceremony is a unique way to celebrate love, marriage, vow renewal, or to crown your honeymoon with a memorable day. The local waterfalls and the surrounding mountains makes this a dream location for nature lovers. Your ceremony can be simple, spiritual, or playful, with colorful dancers, music, and fireworks.