Travel Guide to Thai Elephant Care Center

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from central Chiang Mai, take Route 107 north towards Mae Rim. Continue on Route 107 for about 15 kilometers until you reach the intersection with Route 1096. Turn left onto Route 1096 and follow the signs for Mae Raem. After approximately 5 kilometers, you will see signs for the Thai Elephant Care Center on your left. The total drive will take about 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic.

• Public Transportation - Songthaew

  From central Chiang Mai, head to the Warorot Market area where you can find Songthaew (shared taxis) heading to Mae Rim. Look for the ones marked 'Mae Rim' and hop on. The fare is around 30-50 THB. The journey takes about 1 hour. Once you reach Mae Rim, you can take another Songthaew directly to the Thai Elephant Care Center, which may cost an additional 20-30 THB, depending on the distance.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  You can catch a bus from the Arcade Bus Station in Chiang Mai to Mae Rim. Look for buses that go directly to Mae Rim, and the fare is generally around 50-70 THB. The bus ride takes about 1-1.5 hours. Once you arrive in Mae Rim, you can take a local taxi or Songthaew to reach the Thai Elephant Care Center, which will cost around 50 THB.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct and comfortable option, you can hire a taxi from central Chiang Mai to the Thai Elephant Care Center. It is advisable to negotiate the fare beforehand; it should be around 600-800 THB for a one-way trip. The taxi ride typically takes about 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.