Elephant Encounter

Day 1
We will pick you up from your hotel in Chiang Mai.
(IMPORTANT: pick-up at 8.30 a.m. at the latest)
You will reach the village of Mae Sapok, around 60 km away, where your accommodation will be located for the duration of your stay. We will introduce you to the day’s schedule over breakfast coffee or tea. You then drive to our elephant camp just a few minutes away.

Information about elephants in general and about the tradition of elephant husbandry in Asia is presented here. You will get to know our animals, we will introduce you to the characters and the history of each individual elephant to give you a picture of our heart project. As it is very important to us to introduce the elephants slowly and with great care, you will be gently introduced to these magnificent animals and experience what it means to be very close to them.

After lunch, you will hike with the animals through the mountains of northern Thailand. You can also take the gray giants to the nearby river and enjoy a long swim with the animals. Our elephant guides and trainers are always close by to answer all your questions. While the elephants enjoy their evening, you will get to know the village of Mae Sapok. Most of the inhabitants here are people from the Karen hill tribe.

We introduce you to the Karen way of life with impressive excursions and in-depth background knowledge. After a relaxing shower in your room, you can enjoy a multi-course dinner in the dining area of your accommodation.

Day 2

After breakfast, you will travel to the elephant camp with your trainer. From there, you’ll head into the surrounding forests to collect the elephants from their nighttime resting spots. You’ll guide the animals back to the elephant camp, growing more confident in your interactions with the elephants based on the previous day’s experience.

Following lunch, you’ll take another beautiful journey with the animals, and together, you’ll bathe with them. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity for a personal farewell to the elephants and time for impressive souvenir photos. Moreover, you’ll have the chance to create a unique keepsake from the special tour. A T-shirt provided by us will be imprinted with the footprint of ‘your’ elephant, culminating the remarkable elephant experience in a pleasant and relaxed manner.

Before your departure, you can shower in peace. Then, you’ll return to Chiang Mai, where you can reflect on the wonderful experiences you had. You’re expected to arrive in the city around 5:30 PM.

✓ Drinking water

✓ Full board

✓ English-speaking tour guide

✓ Transfer from / to Chiang Mai

not included:

– Lemonades, fruit juices, alcoholic beverages

– Personal pocket money & tips

– national & international flights