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. 

It was an incredible experience! People who work there are so generous, kind and funny. We had a great time. The set up is amazing, all this nature, the elephants!!! I lived it so much.. one of my favorite experience in my travel! I would recommande it so much!!

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2D1N Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience

It was an incredible experience! People who work there are so generous, kind and funny. We had a great time. The set up is amazing, all this nature, the elephants!!! I lived it so much.. one of my favorite experience in my travel! I would recommande it so much!!

We had a lovely day with the elephants and learnt a lot from our guide Bee. She was very friendly and relaxed! The lunch provided was delicious and all veggie friendly too. 
 Best of all we got to see genuinely happy elephants looked after by their Mahouts!

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See Happy Elephants in Paradise

We had a lovely day with the elephants and learnt a lot from our guide Bee. She was very friendly and relaxed! The lunch provided was delicious and all veggie friendly too.  
Best of all we got to see genuinely happy elephants looked after by their Mahouts! 


A really nice day discovering the north east forest and waterfalls 1h-ish from Chiang Mai. We were lucky to see two gibbons in their tree during our hike with their caretaker. All this cut with a good lunch in the lovely village, and a great guide to accompany our little group too.

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Rescue Gibbons & Scenic Hike in Mae Kampong

A really nice day discovering the north east forest and waterfalls 1h-ish from Chiang Mai. We were lucky to see two gibbons in their tree during our hike with their caretaker. All this cut with a good lunch in the lovely village, and a great guide to accompany our little group too.

I'm 51 and in normal shape and this hiking day during end of March hot day was awesome to do. Kyi is a great guide with many regional explanation and specific story about the trail along the way.
 Our lunch and coffee break in the village was wonderful, and our afternoon path to the temple and the city super cool too.
 Really recommending this for hikers who wish to discover less touristy paths with a great local guide.

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Doi Suthep Hidden Trail + Coffee Village

I'm 51 and in normal shape and this hiking day during end of March hot day was awesome to do. Kyi is a great guide with many regional explanation and specific story  about the trail along the way.
Our lunch and coffee break in the village was wonderful, and our afternoon path to the temple and the city super cool too.
Really recommending this for hikers who wish to discover less touristy paths with a great local guide.

Great 2 days, amazed to walk alongside those old elephants with wonderful staff and elephant caretaker. So awesome to learn more and to help preparing the food to feed them too. Such an awesome experience and chance to have been there knowing those old elephants are living a good end of their long life.

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Great 2 days, amazed to walk alongside those old elephants with wonderful staff and elephant caretaker. So awesome to learn more and to help preparing the food to feed them too. Such an awesome experience and chance to have been there knowing those old elephants are living a good end of their long life.

Great ethical sanctuary that was well organised and our tour guide Jum was great!

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Great ethical sanctuary that was well organised and our tour guide Jum was great!

This was one of the greatest experiences we had in Thailand. If you love or care for animals this is a must. It was great not only seeing but also feeling how great the elephants live here. The employees take such good care of the elephants while letting them roam free on the premises. We had been searching a long time for an ethical sanctuary - and this is truly it. We booked the full day tour and would recommend everyone to do the same - you get to spend more time observing the elephants and the extra time makes it more relaxing. Our guide Song was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, down to earth and fun. He did everything he could to make sure everyone had a good time.

This was one of the greatest experiences we had in Thailand. If you love or care for animals this is a must. It was great not only seeing but also feeling how great the elephants live here. The employees take such good care of the elephants while letting them roam free on the premises. We had been searching a long time for an ethical sanctuary - and this is truly it. We booked the full day tour and would recommend everyone to do the same - you get to spend more time observing the elephants and the extra time makes it more relaxing. Our guide Song was excellent. He was very knowledgeable, down to earth and fun. He did everything he could to make sure everyone had a good time. 

Wonderful day with wonderful people. I really enjoyed the day. It was magical to see the elephants in the wild. Respect, kindness and benevolence can be felt in this sanctuary. 
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Wonderful day with wonderful people. I really enjoyed the day. It was magical to see the elephants in the wild. Respect, kindness and benevolence can be felt in this sanctuary. 
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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 builds connections with local communities on his trails, bringing travellers to hidden villages and supporting locals through sustainable tourism.

Kui's tours focus on hiking and low-key exploration, offering low-carbon adventures that let travellers explore Chiang Mai sustainably, without motor vehicles.

Kui is an experienced ultra trail runner who has explored Chiang Mai in a way few others have—by running through its hidden trails and remote villages. Fun fact: he has completed several 100km races! Kui's love for adventure has led him to uncover places even many locals don’t know about. Along the way, he’s built strong connections with local communities, making him not just a guide, but a bridge between travellers and the culture of Chiang Mai. Kui’s deep knowledge of the area and his friendly nature make him a great companion for anyone looking to see a different side of the city—one that’s off the beaten path and full of authentic experiences.

Kui (Chetthaphon)

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Kui is an experienced ultra trail runner who has explored Chiang Mai in a way few others have—by running through its hidden trails and remote villages. Fun fact: he has completed several 100km races! Kui's love for adventure has led him to uncover places even many locals don’t know about. Along the way, he’s built strong connections with local communities, making him not just a guide, but a bridge between travellers and the culture of Chiang Mai. Kui’s deep knowledge of the area and his friendly nature make him a great companion for anyone looking to see a different side of the city—one that’s off the beaten path and full of authentic 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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