Elephant Discovery Chiang Mai - Day Tours

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The Elephant Discovery in Chiang Mai offers an intimate and authentic experience with elephants that is sure to leave a lasting impression. This tour is perfect for families, including those with teenagers, as it provides a calm, thought-provoking, and fun adventure. The love and care the staff have for the elephants is evident, making the experience all the more special. The opportunity to get close to these majestic creatures, including a baby elephant, is truly unique. The tour operators are committed to providing a personal experience, limiting the group size to a maximum of nine people.

The half-day trip at Elephant Discovery is an excellent choice for those seeking an authentic and natural environment. The kind and gentle caretakers treat the elephants humanely, and guests are limited to twelve per day to ensure a quality experience. The tour includes feeding the elephants, walking with them, and even taking them into the river to cool off. A delicious lunch prepared by local women from the nearby village is also included. The tour operators are dedicated to increasing awareness about caring for these large animals.

The Elephant Discovery is highly recommended for anyone visiting Chiang Mai. The close experience with the elephants, supported by expert and friendly carers, is a must-do. The operators are genuine and transparent about their care for the animals, making the experience all the more rewarding.

The tour begins with a punctual pickup in a safe, clean, and new vehicle. Guests learn a lot about the elephants, including how to prepare food and medicine for them. The tour includes feeding the elephants, walking with them in the forest, and giving them baths and medicines. A tasty lunch, complete with fruit and water, is also provided. The elephants at the sanctuary are rescued and free, adding to the uniqueness of the experience.

The tour also includes a pickup directly from the hotel and a stop at a convenience store for any last-minute needs. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, guests are given a special shirt that the elephant carers wear, symbolizing friendship with the elephants. The playful and kind elephants enjoy rolling around in the river and being petted. The sanctuary is a family-run business, and the caretakers are friendly and open to questions. The cost of the trip, which includes a delicious lunch of pad Thai in a banana leaf, is very reasonable.

The half-day elephant tour is an amazing experience. The tour includes feeding the elephants bananas, walking with them through the jungle, and bathing them in the river. The tour guide is fluent in English and provides a lot of information about the elephants. The tour operators limit the number of daily visitors to six to ensure the elephants are well cared for.

The camp in Mae Wang, run by Dominic and his sister Enoch, is home to three adult female elephants, each with different personalities. Visitors get to learn about, prepare food and medicine for, walk with, and wash the elephants. A delicious lunch prepared by Dominic, a former Suis Chef, is also included. The camp had a young elephant that passed away six months ago, but one of the elephants, Singha, is currently pregnant and expected to deliver in about 14 months. The day ends with a drive back to the hotel, wrapping up a great day with the elephants.