High in the lush mountains of Chiang Mai, embark on a new journey that turns your incentive trip into an adventure that leaves a legacy for the environment and local communities. Explore tales of the past of elephants, the magnificent creatures of Thailand, and have a first-hand experience of taking care of rescued elephants in a sanctuary for their well-being in the future.
Thanks to the awareness of animal treatment among global travellers, in Thailand, more animal sanctuaries, including elephant retreats, continue to grow and attract a large number of visitors year after year. Instead of hard and dangerous work such as logging or trekking, the giants of the jungle are now living in a lot better conditions with good meals and proper pampering provided by the generosity of travellers who seek an extraordinary experience with the majestic creatures.
As a result, the conservation team carefully curates experiences for good-will visitors to spend quality time with the animals by, instead of directly interfering the herds’ routine, you could choose to observe the families closely and safely from the elevated platforms or volunteer to assist ‘Mahood’—local elephant caretakers, with their day-to-day work such as preparing meals by gathering banana trunks from nearby farms, gathering firewood for ill elephants during cold nights, or cleaning up the elephant hospital and helping to pile up fertilizer freshly made by the giant herbivores.
Visitors will also be rewarded with a sumptuous vegetarian buffet prepared by the local community with vegetables from the farm on-site. All of these fantastic close-to-nature experiences are made amidst the stunning scenery of northern Thailand for an unforgettable day.
