Chiang Mai Elephant Experience
Spend a day helping to take care of Thailand's most majestic animals. The morning will be spent feeding, washing and getting to know the elephants. After a delicious lunch, you have the opportunity to cool off in the swimming pool and enjoy the views. Join the elephants in a mud bath and walk with them to the Mae Taeng River where you can wash, swim and play with them.
Details
Unique Experiences:
Wash, swim, and play with these majestic animals.
Interact and get up-close to the elephants.
Support the Happy Elephant Home to continue protecting wildlife.
Interact and get up-close to the elephants.
Support the Happy Elephant Home to continue protecting wildlife.
Trip Length:
Full Day
Departure Days:
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Travel Season:
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Locations Visited:
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Participants:
Up to 16 travelers may book this trip. This trip departs with a minimum of 2 travelers. This is a shared experience.
Physical Difficulty:
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Transportation:
Chiang Mai to Happy Elephant Home by Shared Car or Van
Happy Elephant Home to Chiang Mai by Shared Car or Van
Happy Elephant Home to Chiang Mai by Shared Car or Van
Accommodation:
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Meals:
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How to Get There:
You will be picked up in the lobby of your hotel between 8:00 and 8:30. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. This trip expected to finish at 17:30.
Check-in/Check-out:
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Inclusions:
Meals: Lunch
Transportation: Chiang Mai to Happy Elephant Home by Shared Car or Van, Happy Elephant Home to Chiang Mai by Shared Car or Van
Transportation: Chiang Mai to Happy Elephant Home by Shared Car or Van, Happy Elephant Home to Chiang Mai by Shared Car or Van
Exclusions:
Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
Tips and Gratuities
Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges
Tips and Gratuities
Compulsory and Peak Season Surcharges
Age Policy:
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Essential To Bring:
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Special Information:
Don't forget to bring swimwear so you can swim in the river.
Shared Facilities:
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Map
Itinerary
Day 1: Chiang Mai
We'll pick you up at your hotel in the morning and head off to Happy Elephant Home. Once we arrive, enjoy a welcome drink, change into your provided mahout clothes, and be introduced to the itinerary for the day. The morning will be spent feeding, washing and getting to know the elephants. After a delicious lunch consisting of Thai food or a vegetarian option, you can cool off in the swimming pool and enjoy the views. Later, you can join the elephants in a mud bath and walk with the elephants to the Mae Taeng River where you can wash, swim, and play with them. Don't forget your swimsuit! Walk back to the camp accompanied by the elephants. It's time for them to roam free and enjoy some more food. You'll return to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Meals: Lunch
Transportation: Chiang Mai to Happy Elephant Home by Shared Car or Van, Happy Elephant Home to Chiang Mai by Shared Car or Van
Meals: Lunch
Transportation: Chiang Mai to Happy Elephant Home by Shared Car or Van, Happy Elephant Home to Chiang Mai by Shared Car or Van
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