See ethical elephant reserves, hidden trails, hipster villages and temples in the sky.

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Our Top Picks for Chiang Mai 

See ethical elephant reserves, hidden trails, hipster villages and temples in the sky. 

Amazing experience, you can tell the elephants are really well treated and free :)

See Happy Elephants in Paradise

Amazing experience, you can tell the elephants are really well treated and free :)

Insightful staff and amazing hiking experience to see the elephants in their habitat while maintaining space. We had an amazing experience staying later and learning more about how elephants are fed and kept healthy. I would highly recommend the basic tour and additional hour.

Insightful staff and amazing hiking experience to see the elephants in their habitat while maintaining space. We had an amazing experience staying later and learning more about how elephants are fed and kept healthy. I would highly recommend the basic tour and additional hour. 

The highlight was definitely to see gibbons in their natural environment. Although they are not completely wild and do have a caretaker, it was an absolutely amazing experience. Also the local guides knowledge about plants makes the hike unforgettable. Finally, you are also given enough time to explore the beautiful village on your own or spend time looking for beautiful birds. Thank you all so much for this wonderful day!

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Rescue Gibbons & Scenic Hike in Mae Kampong

The highlight was definitely to see gibbons in their natural environment. Although they are not completely wild and do have a caretaker, it was an absolutely amazing experience. Also the local guides knowledge about plants makes the hike unforgettable. Finally, you are also given enough time to explore the beautiful village on your own or spend time looking for beautiful birds. Thank you all so much for this wonderful day!

Amazing authentic in-depth tour from local villager guides and gibbon volunteer caretakers. Worth every € $

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Amazing authentic in-depth tour from local villager guides and gibbon volunteer caretakers. Worth every € $ 

Great experience on the sticky waterfalls tour. Lek was a great tour guide, helped make sure everybody was comfortable with their bikes and taking us off the beaten path through a mix of on road and off road (but relatively easy) trails.

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Cycling to Caves and Sticky Waterfall

Great experience on the sticky waterfalls tour. Lek was a great tour guide, helped make sure everybody was comfortable with their bikes and taking us off the beaten path through a mix of on road and off road (but relatively easy) trails. 

Loved the elephant sanctuary. Highly recommend. Enjoyed preparing the food tubes and watching them bathe and eat from afar. Very wholesome and no risk to ourselves or the elephants.

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Loved the elephant sanctuary. Highly recommend. Enjoyed preparing the food tubes and watching them bathe and eat from afar. Very wholesome and no risk to ourselves or the elephants.

The jungle hike was a wonderful experience. Our guide's smile and enthusiasm truly made the day unforgettable. The authenticity of the experience, combined with the respect shown towards the local communities and wildlife, made this day of sharing exceptional.

Thank you once again for everything Golf, Suwanus Yibpikul🥰
 I highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for a meaningful and enjoyable experience in nature.

Isabelle and Jean-Marc from Belgium🇧🇪

The jungle hike was a wonderful experience. Our guide's smile and enthusiasm truly made the day unforgettable. The authenticity of the experience, combined with the respect shown towards the local communities and wildlife, made this day of sharing exceptional.

Thank you once again for everything Golf, Suwanus Yibpikul🥰
 I highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for a meaningful and enjoyable experience in nature.

Isabelle and Jean-Marc from Belgium🇧🇪

This is a fantastic day out. Ethical , but able to see elephants at close range also. 

My favourite day in Thailand by a mile.

This is a fantastic day out. Ethical , but able to see elephants at close range also. 

My favourite day in Thailand by a mile. 

Since 2011, BEES has supported the local community by involving them in building accommodations and planting 10,000 trees, fostering both elephant conservation and environmental well-being.

Emily and her partner founded Thailand's rare no-touch, no-bathe elephant sanctuary, where elephants live freely. It's one of the few certified by World Animal Protection for ethical care.

When Emily first saw how elephants were treated in Thailand, she vowed that she would help them. Together with her partner Burm, she's pioneering a new form of wildlife tourism in Thailand. 

Founded in 2011 by Burm Pornchai Rinkaew and Emily Rose McWilliam, BEES is an acclaimed elephant sanctuary listed on the World Animal Protection Organization's Elephant Friendly Guide. Pioneering a hands-off policy, they prioritize elephant well-being and established the BEES Elephant Foundation in 2015.

Emily's commitment began in 2009 after witnessing the mistreatment of elephants in Thai tourist camps. In 2010, discussions turned into action, with Emily and her partner Burm relocating to Mae Chaem to start BEES. Burm, with a background in tourism, contributes his expertise to the project, aiming to uplift the community by teaching English.

Since 2011, BEES has been a community-driven initiative, with Burm and Emily purchasing land and involving the local village in constructing accommodations. In addition to caring for elephants, BEES focuses on environmental conservation, having planted around 10,000 trees since 2012 with the help of visitors and local kids. Together, Burm and Emily's dedication creates a sanctuary that not only protects elephants but also fosters community and environmental well-being.

Burm & Emily's Elephant Sanctuary

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Founded in 2011 by Burm Pornchai Rinkaew and Emily Rose McWilliam, BEES is an acclaimed elephant sanctuary listed on the World Animal Protection Organization's Elephant Friendly Guide. Pioneering a hands-off policy, they prioritize elephant well-being and established the BEES Elephant Foundation in 2015.

Emily's commitment began in 2009 after witnessing the mistreatment of elephants in Thai tourist camps. In 2010, discussions turned into action, with Emily and her partner Burm relocating to Mae Chaem to start BEES. Burm, with a background in tourism, contributes his expertise to the project, aiming to uplift the community by teaching English.

Since 2011, BEES has been a community-driven initiative, with Burm and Emily purchasing land and involving the local village in constructing accommodations. In addition to caring for elephants, BEES focuses on environmental conservation, having planted around 10,000 trees since 2012 with the help of visitors and local kids. Together, Burm and Emily's dedication creates a sanctuary that not only protects elephants but also fosters community and environmental well-being.

Kui (Chetthaphon) is a avid ultra trail runner who has completed several 100km races. Passionate as he is, he is elevating his hobby into doing good for the culture and history of his beloved city, Chiang Mai. Always exploring and connecting with local communities in his trail, he has become a highly personable and qualified tour guide to adventurous tourist who are searching for off the beaten path experiences

Kui (Chetthaphon)

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Kui (Chetthaphon) is a avid ultra trail runner who has completed several 100km races. Passionate as he is, he is elevating his hobby into doing good for the culture and history of his beloved city, Chiang Mai. Always exploring and connecting with local communities in his trail, he has become a highly personable and qualified tour guide to adventurous tourist who are searching for off the beaten path experiences

Mr. Supakorn has created jobs for local workers, including mahouts, and educates visitors on ethical wildlife tourism. This model empowers the community while prioritising the welfare of both animals 

Chang Chill is one of the few elephant reserves in Thailand meeting international standards of no-touch, no-feed, no-bathe, ensuring elephants live freely and naturally with minimal human interference

For years, elephants in Thailand were mistreated for tourism, forced to give rides and perform tricks. Mr. Supakorn, whose family has worked with elephants for generations, saw this and knew it had to change.

He shut down the riding activities and transformed his camp into Chang Chill, one of Thailand’s first ethical no-touch, no-bathe sanctuaries. Here, rescued elephants live freely, roaming and foraging as they would in the wild.

Creating Chang Chill wasn’t easy. Mr. Supakorn worked with World Animal Protection and others to build a space focused on elephant welfare. Today, six rescued elephants thrive, and visitors observe them from a respectful distance.

Chang Chill is more than a sanctuary—it’s a model for ethical tourism. By transforming his camp, Mr. Supakorn shows other elephant camps that prioritising animal welfare and offering a genuine experience is the future of tourism.

Chang Chill Elephant Camp

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For years, elephants in Thailand were mistreated for tourism, forced to give rides and perform tricks. Mr. Supakorn, whose family has worked with elephants for generations, saw this and knew it had to change.

He shut down the riding activities and transformed his camp into Chang Chill, one of Thailand’s first ethical no-touch, no-bathe sanctuaries. Here, rescued elephants live freely, roaming and foraging as they would in the wild.

Creating Chang Chill wasn’t easy. Mr. Supakorn worked with World Animal Protection and others to build a space focused on elephant welfare. Today, six rescued elephants thrive, and visitors observe them from a respectful distance.

Chang Chill is more than a sanctuary—it’s a model for ethical tourism. By transforming his camp, Mr. Supakorn shows other elephant camps that prioritising animal welfare and offering a genuine experience is the future of tourism.

At Trailhead, a leading mountain biking, trekking, kayaking and camping tour company, we care deeply about you getting the best possible experience in the place we call home. Our passion started from the love of trail riding in the amazing mountains in the region, as well as the city itself which is rich in culture and heritage. Our deep knowledge and passionate guides are here to provide you with the best adventure tour in Chiang Mai and our high end equipment, from the YT mountain bikes, Helinox trekking gear or Oru folding kayaks will provide the means to have maximum enjoyment. 

Trailhead Thailand is also committed to the environment as well as the local communities, which are the essence for our tours. We regularly participate in activities with the national parks such as litter picking, forest restoration and fire break clearing to help give a little back to the region we love so dearly and welcome our guests to join in these events.

Trailhead

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At Trailhead, a leading mountain biking, trekking, kayaking and camping tour company, we care deeply about you getting the best possible experience in the place we call home. Our passion started from the love of trail riding in the amazing mountains in the region, as well as the city itself which is rich in culture and heritage.   Our deep knowledge and passionate guides are here to provide you with the best adventure tour in Chiang Mai and our high end equipment, from the YT mountain bikes, Helinox trekking gear or Oru folding kayaks will provide the means to have maximum enjoyment.  

Trailhead Thailand is also committed to the environment as well as the local communities, which are the essence for our tours.  We regularly participate in activities with the national parks such as litter picking, forest restoration and fire break clearing to help give a little back to the region we love so dearly and welcome our guests to join in these events.  

"Hi, I'm Golf, Suwanus Yibpikul. I'm passionate about nature and helping communities. With Thai Eco Solutions and Eco Tours, I've created unique tours that immerse you in our local beauty. Each booking supports locals, the environment, and gives back to the community we

Eco Tours Chiang Mai

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"Hi, I'm Golf, Suwanus Yibpikul. I'm passionate about nature and helping communities. With Thai Eco Solutions and Eco Tours, I've created unique tours that immerse you in our local beauty. Each booking supports locals, the environment, and gives back to the community we

Hey there! I'm Seu, originally from a small town called Chiang Dao. After years of running a bar in bustling Bangkok, I realized my heart longed for the peace of nature. So, I returned home and created the camp. It's a place where you can escape the city, learn survival skills, connect with nature and explore your artistic side. We even give back by planting trees and supporting our community!

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Hey there!  I'm Seu, originally from a small town called Chiang Dao.  After years of running a bar in bustling Bangkok, I realized my heart longed for the peace of nature. So, I returned home and created the camp. It's a place where you can escape the city, learn survival skills, connect with nature and explore your artistic side.  We even give back by planting trees and supporting our community!   


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