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Four elephants grazing freely on a green hillside at the sanctuary, forested valley behind them

Chiang Mai · Ethical sanctuary

Meet rescued elephants at a hidden waterfall

Discover a peaceful Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary surrounded by nature, where elephants thrive and a hidden waterfall awaits your adventure.

  • No riding, no shows
  • 4 elephants, 4 mahouts — one each
  • Free hotel pickup in Chiang Mai
No riding, no shows
One mahout per elephant
Waterfall on site
Accident insurance

Lakerpor Elephant is an ethical elephant sanctuary in the hills outside Chiang Mai, with a multi-tier waterfall inside the grounds. 4 elephants live here, each with a mahout of its own. Visits run in small groups, and hotel pickup in Chiang Mai is included.

Elephant experience

Six ways in. Each one goes deeper.

Connect with Nature, Elephants, and the Spirit of Chiang Mai.

Half Day Morning at Lakerpor Elephant

Half Day Morning (01 Oct - 10 Nov 2026)

5 hrsPickup 06:30

1,500 THBper adult
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Full Day Experience at Lakerpor Elephant

Full Day Experience

8 hrsPickup 08:00

2,200 THBper adult
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Half Day Afternoon at Lakerpor Elephant

Half Day Afternoon (01 Oct - 10 Nov 2026)

5 hrsPickup 12:00

1,500 THBper adult
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Elephant Care, Trek, Waterfall & Bamboo Raft at Lakerpor Elephant

Elephant Care, Trek, Waterfall & Bamboo Raft

9 hrsPickup 06:30

2,400 THBper adult
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Experience life alongside the elephants and immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of our Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary

Elephant Land Overnight

1 nightPickup 12:00

2,900 THBper adult
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2 Days Adventure at Lakerpor Elephant

2 Days Adventure

2 nightsPickup 08:00

3,700 THBper adult
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Prices are per person and include hotel pickup. Children under 5 travel free.

See it moving

A day at the sanctuary

The sanctuary waterfall falling in two channels into a wide plunge pool, surrounded by jungle

The signature

A Natural Waterfall up to 15 metres Within the Elephant Sanctuary

Our Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary have a beautiful natural waterfall, providing a peaceful environment where elephants can enjoy clean, fresh water from nature. The waterfall offers a natural source of water for elephants to drink, cool off, and bathe, while creating a refreshing and healthy environment for them to enjoy.

  • Upper tierviewpoint on the trek
  • Main dropthe tallest face of the falls
  • Plunge poolswimming, elephant bathing
  • Lower fallsquiet, shallow, good for kids
Guests walking single file along a trail beside an elephant that is grazing freely — nobody is riding

A Natural Experience, On the Elephants’ Terms

Nobody rides. Nobody performs.

Our elephants are not staged or forced to perform for visitors. Their daily routine comes first, and guests are invited to quietly observe and interact with them in a respectful way.

  • ✓No riding. No chains. No hooks. We do not use riding or force. Guests follow the guidance of our mahouts and maintain a respectful distance from the elephants.
  • ✓Feeding on the elephants' terms. You bring food to them, not the other way round.
  • ✓A dedicated mahout for each elephant. Each elephant is accompanied by a mahout who knows their individual personality, habits, and needs. This allows the elephants to be cared for closely throughout the experience.

There are no staged performances or forced interactions. Just elephants, their mahouts, and guests sharing time together in a natural environment. **What you see is what we do.** 🐘🌿

La ker por

The Star was born

This male elephant calf named La-ker-por has been special since the day he was born. He was born in the forest on a full moon night, which coincided with a Buddhist Holy Day (the 15th waxing moon) on November 15, 2024—which was also Loy Krathong Day. To add to his uniqueness, for his first three days, he refused to drink both milk and water. The owner had to perform a traditional forgiveness ritual and use pure water infused with gold to wash the mother elephant’s nipples and the calf’s mouth to break the omen. Now, the little elephant is super chubby!

Curved terraced rice paddies cut into the valley floor, with people planting seedlings and forest behind

Guests

Reviews

5.0from 2 verified guest reviews

  • Verified guest

    Best experience ever! The landscape is unreal, the activities well organized, It felt traditional, not touristy, away from crowds and we were a small group which made the experience even better. The santuary is 100% ethical. Our guide was the best! Best elephant santuary in Thailand!! Highly recommended

    Maria · spain · visited 25 Aug 2026

  • Verified guest

    We had such an amazing day! We definitely made the right choice by visiting La Ker Por Elephant Land. The experience was unforgettable, especially getting to play with the elephants at the beautiful waterfall inside the sanctuary. We'll definitely be coming back again. Thank you for such wonderful memories! 🐘💚

    sun · visited 31 Jul 2026

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