




Ran-Tong is devoted to rescuing abused elephants from all over Thailand and surrounding countries. Every elephant rescued is brought to the sanctuary in Chiang Mai and cared for with great passion and enthusiasm. Our mission is not only geared towards the protection and prevention of abused Elephants in Thailand but also to educate the public about their long history within Thai culture. Founded in 2009, Ran-Tong has rescued over 40 elephants to date with the help of public generosity, support, and private donation they can continue their ongoing vital work. Our priority is animal welfare. At Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre, you will completely get to learn a lot about elephants and have a memorable experience with them.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Pickup time is between 7:00-7:30 AM for Half Day Morning and 1:30-2:00 PM for Half Day Afternoon. We pick you up at your hotel/accommodation within 3 kilometers radius of Chiang Mai Old City. Please inform us of your hotel name and address in advance.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Chiang Mai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM and 1:30 PM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $36, adults from $55. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup time is between 7:00-7:30 AM for Half Day Morning and 1:30-2:00 PM for Half Day Afternoon. We pick you up at your hotel/accommodation within 3 kilometers radius of Chiang Mai Old City. Please inform us of your hotel name and address in advance. Pickup points include Sunshine Hotel, Amora Thapae Hotel Chiang Mai.
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 655 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ran-Tong Save & Rescue Elephant Centre.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Half-Day Elephant Experience at Rantong | 5 hours | 4.8 (655) | $55 | |
Top Pick - Full or Half Day @Elephant in Wild Sanctuary ChiangMai | 7–8 hours | 4.7 (247) | $39 | View |
Chiang Mai Half Day Elephant Sanctuary Observation and Waterfall | 6–7 hours | 4.8 (122) | $55 | View |
Half day Elephants in Nature Experience (Morning) | 5–6 hours | 5.0 (11) | $73 | View |
Care Pride Elephants: Full-Day Tour Experience | 8 hours | 5.0 (670) | $91 | View |
Smile Elephant Chiangmai (Half day Visit) | 5h 30min | 5.0 (17) | $49 | View |
Half Day Elephant care and Whitewater Rafting Adventure | 6h 30min | 4.9 (10) | $55 | View |