Visit an elephant sanctuary

“Although I enjoyed spending time with the elephants, I found myself feeling bad for them, despite the fact that they were now living in a sanctuary after having spent their lives working for elephant riding camps, circuses or logging companies. After feeding the elephants, I just wanted to let them be rather than disturb their peace.”

“The elephants themselves were nothing like I expected. But then, I don’t know what I expected really. They were huge! I was a little wary at first because of their size, but you quickly realise how gentle and aware they are. They are happiest when being fed (aren’t we all) and are more than happy to chill there while you stroke them/give them a hug/be overly needy with them.”

“On the first day, we began by feeding the elephants fruits behind a fence. This allowed the visitors to become comfortable in the presence of these large animals. They smell the fruit with their trunks, then gently wrap the tip of their trunk around it and throw it in their mouth. Next, we walked through the many fields on premise toward the Mae Taeng river. The elephants are free to play in the river as they please, which serves as a great site for bathing.”