Ethical Elephant Experience in Jaipur – 3 Days Elephant Volunteer & Jaipur Tour
Embark on a meaningful journey with our Elephants Jaipur Tour – 3 Nights / 4 Days Ethical Volunteering Program. This short-term elephant care experience in Jaipur is designed for travelers, students, and gap-year explorers who want to make a difference while discovering the beauty of Rajasthan. During this unforgettable program, you’ll volunteer with elephants in Jaipur, working closely with mahouts to feed, bathe, and walk these gentle giants in an ethical and responsible way. Not only will you enjoy hands-on elephant care volunteering in Jaipur, but you’ll also explore the city’s cultural treasures. Spend your free time discovering Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, and the vibrant streets of the Pink City. The program is perfect for those seeking ethical elephant volunteering in Jaipur combined with sightseeing. To give you a true taste of Indian life, accommodation is arranged with welcoming local host families. This offers cultural immersion, authentic meals, and the chance to experience everyday Jaipur hospitality. Whether you’re a budget traveler, a gap-year student, or simply someone passionate about animal welfare, this affordable elephant volunteer tour in Jaipur is a unique way to connect with elephants and explore one of India’s most captivating cities.This program is perfect for couples travelling to India who want a meaningful and unique experience. Spend time caring for rescued elephants while enjoying Jaipur sightseeing and authentic homestay hospitality.
Duration of the program : 3 days.
Location : Jaipur, India.
Program Dates to join : Our Elephant Experience Program runs throughout the year and is available every day of the week. Participants can start the program on any day that suits their travel schedule.
Program Fees : Program Fee is $200 USD: $50 payable at booking and $150 payable before joining the program.
Project Transportation : Transport will be provided for daily visits to the elephant project and for the Jaipur sightseeing tour during the program.
Sightseeing Tour : We will arrange a sightseeing tour to 7 famous tourist destinations.
24 hours of Admin Support : We will be in touch with you to help you whenever you need.
Elephant care activities : These activities include bathing the elephants, cleaning the area, making bundle of hay, feeding them banana/sugarcane/breads/jaggery, bring elephants for walk, massage them & to make chapattis for elephants meals.
What is included : Arranging your Programme, Pre-departure information and support by email/phone, Accommodation and 3 Meals per day, Arrival Pick up service from Jaipur, India Airport, Transfer to your accommodation & Orientation, Daily Transport ( Car or Tuk-Tuk ) to and from your project, Program relevant materials, Program Coordinator/English speaking guide for you at the program site, Introduction to Indian culture, Support from local staff 24 hours, Sightseeing Activities to visit famous tourist spots in Jaipur and Volunteer certificate upon completion (at the request by the volunteer).
What is not included : Internet, Mineral Water Bottle, Monument Entry Fees and any kind of personal expenses.
More Info of Elephants: This is our short program for 3 days. If you want more information about the Elephant in Jaipur. You can read full information here.
Note: The Elephants in Jaipur are taking care by Government of Rajasthan, mahouts and their owners. Elephants are also used for the Tourism purpose, Cultural Events & Religious ceremonies in India from centuries.
For the protection sometimes during the day you can find them in chained too. Before applying for the Program you must need to aware by the situation and agree by VWI Terms and Conditions Policy
Day 1 - Pick Up & Transfer to Home Stay | Elephant Volunteer Work Afternoon
On day 1 we provide pick up facility for you from your desired location in Jaipur ( Airport/Bus Stand/Railway Station/ Hotel). After pickups we will transfer to your accommodation. Spend time with your lovely Indian Family and took rest after your long travel. At 2:30 p.m our project taxi will come to pick you and bring you to meet our Elephants at the Village. It is like meet-greet program with Chapati making work. Make sure to arrive at least before 12:00 so that you have enough time for rest from your journey & meals at Indian Family House.
Day 2 - Volunteer Work in Morning | Half Day Jaipur City Tour
Get Ready for the Tuk-Tuk ride to the Elephant Village. Our project taxi will pick you in morning at 5:00 a.m as the Elephants care work starts early. You will be caring the elephants for 3 hours which includes bathing them, cleaning the area, make bundles of hay for Elephants to eat and doing massage. After elephant care work you will reach the accommodation at 8:30 a.m. At 1:30 a.m our project taxi will come to bring for the sightseeing tour of Jaipur which will be last until 5-5:30 p.m. We will bring you to visit Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Panna Meena Kund ( Stepwell ) & Jal Mahal ( Water Palace )
Day 3 - Volunteer Work in Morning | Half Day Jaipur City Tour
Day 3 plan will be same as the day 2. This will be your last day to say Good Byee to your Lovely Elephants. You will be going in the morning for Elephant Care Work and in afternoon going for the sightseeing tour. We will bring you to visit Monkey Temple, Albert Hall Museum and Birla Temple. After finishing the sightseeing tour you can go by your own to visit the nearby local market and temples. Our accommodation is in the main local city area where most of the things available by the walking distance.
Day 4 - After Breakfast Check out time from the Home Stay | Program Ends !!
After having a delightful breakfast with the family at 8:30 a.m. It's time to say Good Bye to your lovely Host family. You can check out from the home stay before 12:00 noon.
An unforgettable experience is promised indeed.
We, at Volunteering With India, strive hard to make you enjoy your trip to the core while you strengthen your bond with lovely elephants. So plan a trip to Jaipur and get a lovely dose of closeness with elephants along with enjoying the serene beauty of one of the most royal and breathtaking places of India.
VWI makes arrangements for room, food and transportation for the volunteers, from the first day of the volunteer’s arrival in Jaipur, India. You will be getting accommodation in an Indian Host family. Host families are experience in the realm of hosting international travelers from last 10 years. You will be getting 3 Meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), traditional but very nutritious. The meals serves at the accommodation are the everyday meals which are eaten by the Indian Families. This is how the program has made to make you feel and Live Like a Local. The house has filtered drinking water, geysers, air conditioning, wifi internet facility, modern toilets, comfortable beds, fans and air conditioner. The accommodation is in the main city center of Jaipur which is close to famous monuments of Jaipur Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, useful amenities like banks, ATMs, currency ex-changers, restaurants, cafes and shopping arcades. You will be having your own room at the host family house which can be shared by the same gender volunteer in the program. Participants coming with their friends, couples or family members live together at the same accommodation and sharing the room together. We have also option to have a private room in case you don’t want to share the room with other participant in the program cost additional.
Accommodation Option :-Please check our various accomodation options. Most of the participants prefer to choose Basic Accomodation Home which is shared by 2 participants included in program fees.
- Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Included in Price ] [ Shared by 2 Participants] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
- Basic Accommodation Home Stay [ Private Room] [ Additional $50 weekly ] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
- Luxury Accommodation Home Stay [Additional $125 ] [ Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner ]
- Hotel Accommodation [ Additional $100 ] [ Meals - Breakfast ]
- Own Accommodation [ Get 35 % Discount in Program Fees ]
Food Menu :-In Breakfast our Host Family will prepare you everyday Tea/Coffee + Bread or Poha or Indian Paratha. In Lunch & Dinner you will be having 2 Type of Indian Vegetable's + Roti ( Chapati's ) + Rice + Yogurt + Pickles. On food table there is always basket of fruits which you can use anytime.
Transportation Facility :- The program includes your airport pick up on Day 1 when you arrive in city. We take care for your daily transportation to pick you for the program and drop off you back at the house once the program is finish. The program center is 20-30 minutes drive from the Accommodation. You will have everyday auto-rickshaw (tuk-tuk) or Car ride for Transportation.
Shopping and supplies :- There are many shops near the accommodation where volunteers can go and buy stuff for their requirements. The accommodation facility in the main city area of Jaipur so it’s easy to buy anything as shops are in walking distance. If you are looking to go for super market, shopping mall you can hire our own taxi driver which are safe, trustworthy and knows what's the best place for you to bring. However there are other option's are available to use Uber or Ola.
Program Dates : Our Elephant Experience Program runs throughout the year and is available every day of the week. Participants can start the program on any day that suits their travel schedule.
To secure your place as a volunteer with us there are 3 easy Steps.
Kindly go through with below Steps.
Step 1: Fill out the below registration form.
Step 2: Click on the below Pay now Button to make the Deposit of the program. Paying the Deposit fees of $50 + 5% Transfer Charge will book your seat in the project.
Step 3: Once we receive your Registration form and Deposit fees we will send you confirmation letter email that we receive the deposit money & book your seat in 24-48 hours. After that you are required to pay the remaining fees amount before 30 days of project starting date and also required to send us your present resume, 1 passport size photograph, Identity proof ( your passport & Indian Visa scan ) & flight ticket detail arrival information so that we can arrange pickup facility for you on day 1.
