Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary (BEES)
A family-run, strictly hands-off elephant sanctuary in Mae Chaem, about three hours from Chiang Mai, visited on stays of 2, 4 or 7 days.
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- Phone
- 086 197 2519
- Website
- www.bees-elesanctuary.org
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Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary, known as BEES, is a family-run refuge for retired elephants in Mae Chaem district, about three hours by road from Chiang Mai. It sits on more than 300 acres of forest, fields and streams, and it is one of the strictest sanctuaries in the country. Visitors don't touch the elephants at all. Bathing, patting and hand-feeding ended in 2018, and the visit is spent hiking the land and watching the herd from a distance. Rescued dogs and cats share the place.
Most people come on an all-inclusive stay of 2, 4 or 7 days, priced from ฿6,000, with transfers from Chiang Mai, a bed and meals included. The sanctuary picks up from hotels inside the Old City moat between 08:30 and 09:00, or from Wat Chai Siphum for everyone else. If you have your own transport, a one-day Observation Walk runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays for ฿2,500 a head (฿1,800 for ages 10 to 17), with breakfast and lunch.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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34, Tambon Chang Keung, Amphoe Mae Chaem
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Is Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary (BEES) worth visiting?
Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary (BEES) holds a 5.0★ rating from 182 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Chiang Mai.
When is the best time to visit Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary (BEES)?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are November – February, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January & Songkran (April) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: Mid-February – April (smoke & heat).
Where is Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary (BEES) located?
Burm and Emily's Elephant Sanctuary (BEES) is at 34, Tambon Chang Keung, Amphoe Mae Chaem, in Chiang Mai. Getting around Chiang Mai: Red songthaews (shared pick-up trucks); Grab (available in city center).
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