# Doi Lom Elephant Rescue Sanctuary

> Ethical elephant sanctuary in Mae Taeng, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Family-run by Tony since 2002. Home to rescued Asian elephants living free in 25 rai of forest — no riding, no chains, no forcing. TAT Licensed No. 23/03633. 4.9★ on Google (395 reviews).

## About

- **Name:** Doi Lom Elephant Rescue Sanctuary
- **Founder:** Tony (family-owned since 2002)
- **Location:** 39 Kuet Chang, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai 50150, Thailand
- **Distance:** 45 minutes north of Chiang Mai city
- **Coordinates:** 19.2165485, 98.8810995
- **Contact:** WhatsApp +66 91 789 8226 · tonydoilom9989@gmail.com
- **Hours:** Daily 8am – 4pm
- **License:** TAT No. 23/03633 (audited annually since 2009)

## Ethics

- No riding
- No chains
- No forcing
- Elephants live freely on 25 rai of mountain forest
- Small groups only — maximum 8 guests per day
- Rescued from trekking camps and other exploitative situations

## Tours (6 elephant experiences)

- [Half Day Elephant Care Experience](https://www.doilomelephant.com/tours/morning-elephant-care) — ฿1,700/person
- [Full Day Elephant Care Experience](https://www.doilomelephant.com/tours/full-day-elephant-care) — ฿2,200/person
- [Half Day Elephant Care + ATV Adventure](https://www.doilomelephant.com/tours/half-day-elephant-care-atv) — ฿3,000/person
- [Full Day Adventure (Waterfall Trek)](https://www.doilomelephant.com/tours/waterfall-trek) — ฿2,500/person
- [2 Days 1 Night Trekking Adventure](https://www.doilomelephant.com/tours/elephant-waterfall-combo) — ฿5,000/person
- [3 Days 2 Nights Trekking Adventure](https://www.doilomelephant.com/tours/overnight-sanctuary-stay) — ฿6,500/person

All tours include round-trip transfer from Chiang Mai, insurance, and Thai-style lunch.

## Accommodations (2 room types)

- [Bungalow with Mini Pool](https://www.doilomelephant.com/stays/deluxe-pool-bungalow) — ฿1,700/night (1-2 guests, king bed, private mini pool)
- [Family Room](https://www.doilomelephant.com/stays/glamping-tent) — ฿2,500/night (3-4 guests, king bed, group room)

## Recommended Activities (6 partner experiences)

Chiang Rai 3 Temple Tour, Doi Inthanon National Park + Kew Mae Pan Nature Trail, Doi Inthanon One Day Tour, Full/Half/Evening Cooking Courses.

## Booking

- Book via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/66917898226
- Tony confirms bookings within 30 minutes
- 50% deposit required; pay via Wise (international), PromptPay (Thailand), or Krungthai Bank transfer
- Cancellations: deposit is non-refundable

## Key pages

- [Home](https://www.doilomelephant.com/)
- [Meet Our Elephants](https://www.doilomelephant.com/our-elephants)
- [All Tours](https://www.doilomelephant.com/tours)
- [Accommodations](https://www.doilomelephant.com/stays)
- [Photo Gallery](https://www.doilomelephant.com/gallery)
- [FAQ](https://www.doilomelephant.com/faq) — 26 answers about booking, pickup, ethics, and what to bring
- [About](https://www.doilomelephant.com/about) — Tony's story, timeline, and trust badges
- [Contact](https://www.doilomelephant.com/contact)