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The journey began amidst the onset of the coronavirus crisis, a time when the usual throngs of tourists were noticeably absent. This allowed for a more intimate exploration of the landscape, unhindered by the usual hustle and bustle. The guide, Man, was a friendly and helpful companion throughout the tour. However, it was noted that the communication from the company prior to the tour could have been better.

After two weeks in Thailand, the travelers sought a unique experience and reached out to Holiday Escape Thailand. They were keen on interacting with animals but preferred a more personalized experience rather than being part of a large group. The company suggested a custom tour that included elephant bathing, a visit to a monkey temple, and bamboo rafting. The guide, James, was exceptional in his service, always keeping the travelers informed and ensuring their needs were met. The timing was perfect, as they often found themselves to be the only ones at each stop, avoiding the large groups that arrived later. The travelers highly recommended asking for James when booking with Holiday Escape Thailand.

Despite the rain on the 10th of August, 2018, the trip was enjoyable. The tour guide was considerate, always apologizing for the weather, even though it was beyond his control. The bamboo rafting had to be canceled due to the wild river, but the travelers took the canoes instead, appreciating the guide's emphasis on safety. The highlight of the trip was the interaction with the elephants, which was both fun and educational. The travelers found humor in the bus driver's repeated playing of the song "Despacito," eventually begging him to change the tune.

The travelers also visited an elephant sanctuary after careful consideration and research. They wanted to ensure they were partaking in an ethical elephant excursion. The sanctuary housed two elephants in need of love and care. The owner was open to discussions about the elephants in Thailand and explained the sanctuary's mission. The travelers fed the elephants, gave them a mud bath, and washed them down. They appreciated that the sanctuary did not offer elephant riding due to the animals' conditions. They recommended the sanctuary to others, urging them to contribute to positive excursions like this when visiting elephants in Thailand.

The travelers had a memorable day with two elephants that needed care and protection from the local Thai people after some unfortunate accidents. This day was the highlight of their holiday, and they fondly remembered Bunsoon, the female elephant they spent time with.

The travelers had a great day at the elephant sanctuary, praising the staff and the elephants. They found the experience to be good value for money and appreciated the professionalism and informative nature of the staff.

The travelers were initially overwhelmed by the choices of activities in Thailand. They wanted to experience an elephant sanctuary but were wary about potential mistreatment of the animals. After spending a couple of hours at the park, they learned that elephants are highly respected in Thailand. The park was immaculate and not overcrowded, allowing for a personal experience with the elephants. The staff was accommodating, providing food and endless drinks. The travelers planned to return to Kao Lak to see the park's progress.