Not sure how I feel about this place, I came across some chained up elephants in the back of the compound (they said to keep the elephants safe, because they were understaffed )...I hope the elephants here are truly well taken off even with the tourists not present...Let's continue to educate the public NOT to abuse these beautiful majestic creatures. More power to those already doing all they can to help the elephants!

This was an incredible experience. It's well worth the hour ride from Chiang Mai to Ran-Tong Elephant santuary. When else will you have an opportunity to meet, feed and take pictures with such a gentle big animal? The caretakers are extremely nice and patient with the animals as well as visitors. I suggest bringing flip flops and change of underwear, if you intend to participate in the mud bath and river washing.

It was really really fun! Elephants looks like are treated good, our guide Limmy was on point. I have nothing bad to say about this place. We did many activities like take a bath with the elephants, make them eat bananas and sugar cane, teached us how to cut sugar cane, we had a lunch, took alot of pictures... But all of that with Limmy! He's awesome!

Everything went well, and the elephants seemed happy. Just note that they don't have hot water to shower in after playing with the elephants.

Great view on top of the steps. Staff is great. F was so great in making us comfortable!

To spend time with elephants in Thailand has never been in my bucket list. Simply joined in with the rest of our travel buddies and ended up with an experience of a lifetime! The half-day at Ran-Tong was quality time with these gigantic brothers/sisters...preparing their food/feeding/mud-massage and bath time! I did feel anxious at first but found my ease with them which made me enjoy every moment and even felt emotional with one, Kunrud, as he was so gentle! Well done to all the Mahouts, paid- and volunteer-staff, to the owner, the one who had a vision for this safe place for the elephants! And thank you to the elephants who allowed us in their safe space!

Elephants..2000 lbs. puppies they are the best, this is a no ride placw..all about the majestic animals.

This was a great elephant sanctuary and the staff was very welcoming. The serve food at the end nice way to end the tour.