QuestionChiang Mai
Elephant sanctuary — which ones are actually ethical?
Traveler · 2h
Lots of ads. No riding, no chains. Day trip recommendations?
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Elephant Nature Park standard for no riding — book direct website, full day. Avoid rides, hooks, circus shows. Further out but worth it. "Bathe with elephants" OK only small groups, no chains.
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Read recent reviews for any camp — standards slip. Street tour flyers undercut for a reason.
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ENP booked out 5 days ahead in November — plan early.