Thailand is one of the most visited countries and rightly so - it is an excellent destination for any type of vacation you can dream of and is suitable for couples, singles, backpackers and backpackers, young groups, retirees and also fromless with little ones. has in it A great abundance of attractions For the enjoyment of young and old and since it has several climate zones, it is always possible to find a "summer" city and enjoy the caressing sun and chilled and especially photogenic smoothies.
Among the many attractions in the Kingdom of Siam, it is best known for those that incorporate animals - monkeys, elephants, tigers, snakes and more. It seems to be an amazing collaboration between humans and wild animals and the photogenic images convey a magical relationship. However, behind the pictures hides a grim reality of exploitation, trafficking and abuse of the poor animals who are displaced from their natural habitat for the momentary entertainment of tourists and locals.
The rehabilitative elephant farm in Chiang Mai offers a completely different experience, where both sides benefit - the tourists who enjoy staying among the huge and gentle animals and the elephants who arrive at the rehabilitative farm after being rescued from the cruel industry.
In the rehabilitation farm, the elephants get a new life, shelter from the cold and heat, varied food with appropriate nutritional values and warm and loving treatment. As for the interaction with the tourists, during the tour the elephants can be bathed, petted and fed. If you think something is missing, you are wrong - riding the elephants is strictly prohibited! After all, this is a rehabilitation farm.
Beyond the special attraction, this is an activity of enormous importance in raising awareness of the suffering and torment that the animals go through, which amuse the tourists when they are chained, suffering and even drugged. And directly, as more and more such farms are opened and the cry of the helpless is heard, the exploitation industry decreases in the places that are still operating.
If you are traveling with children (and even if not) this is an experience you will not want to miss, which will leave a mark on your heart for a long time. As a souvenir from the fun day, photos will be uploaded to the farm's Facebook page after the tour, which will be a professional and heartfelt souvenir from the magical day in the bosom of the elephants.
Farm visit options and prices
The farm is in the heart of the jungle, about an hour and a half drive away From Chiang Mai, and the price of the tickets includes pickup and return to the hotels in the city, meals for you and for the animals. During the visit you will enjoy staying in the midst of adult elephants as well as soft babies. There are several tour routes:
- Morning route (12:30-6:30) and afternoon route (18:30-13:30) - 1,700 baht per adult 1,300 per child
- Full day route – 2,400 baht for an adult 1,800 baht per child
- Route including accommodation - 4,900 baht for an adult 3,900 baht per child
General Information
- Address - 119 10 Thapae Rd, Tambon Chang Moi, Mueang Chiang Mai
- Contact email - phuket@elephantjunglesanctuary.com
- Opening times - Daily from 22:00 PM to 7:00 AM
