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Come and see elephants in the most ethical way — in their natural habitat run by a non-profit foundation. Immerse yourself in hill-tribe culture by staying and cooking in a traditional hill-tribe homestay and learning the basic skills that have been passed down through their generation such as basket weaving and bamboo cup making. Hike through the jungle to find the elephants and spend your days near them. Eat lunch with the elephants in the forest and take part in many community and teaching projects to help provide an alternative and make a difference with our local village.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Pick-up from our meeting point at Top North Hotel, we will let you know if we can pick-up at your hotel.
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Itinerary
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1Tha Phae Gateve
Get picked up at our meeting point and drive through the beautiful Doi Inthanon national park, Thailands tallest mountain, to reach our village and sanctuary
Admission ticket free -
2
Stop off at Mae Chaem for lunch before getting back in the truck to complete the journey to our village.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Reach our village and meet your homestay family, our friendly staff and the other volunteers, immerse yourself in hill tribe culture by cooking with your homestay and learning how to basket weave from one of the elders in the village.
19 hours • Admission ticket included -
4
Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend all morning and afternoon observing and learning about them and their natural behaviors. Have lunch in the forest with the elephants. In the afternoon, take part in any community projects we have going that day or learn more about our village and culture.
19 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
Wake up early again to hike in the forest and find our elephants, possibly a different herd from the day before. Spend all morning and afternoon observing and learning about them and their natural behaviors. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
12 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 1 - travelling to the village and getting settled into your homestay and project
Day 2 - Visit the elephants and take part in community projects
Day 3 - Visit the elephants and return to Chiang Mai
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code: modest clothes covering knees and shoulders must be worn during the stay
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A moderate amount of hiking is involved
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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