Chiang Mai halvdags observation af elefantreservat og vandfald
Beskrivelse
• Begynd din rejse til de etiske eventyr i Joy Elephant Sanctuary: Dyk ind i vores ansvarlige turisme med Elephant Observation programmer! • Sjove interaktioner: Skift til traditionelle Karen tøj, lære, forberede elefanter mad og observere vores milde giganter på deres helt naturlige adfærd samtidig med at opretholde sikker afstand. • Elephant Paradise: Frisk dig selv med urte te og tage en pause ved vandfaldet. Alt dette i paradis beliggende i frodige skove og omgivet af rolige floder, vores fristed sikrer elefanter trives med en året rundt madforsyning. • Engagerer sig i kernen af kulturen: Lær at skabe din egen thailandsk kulturelt håndlavet souvenir som en mindeværdig gave.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Oplev det eksklusive halvdagseventyr med Joy Elephant Sanctuary-program for elefantobservation, vandfald og kulturelle aktiviteter. Absorber den rige kultur og historie fra den nordlige Karen Hill Tribe kendt for deres tætte forbindelse til elefanter. Brug din tid på at være vidne til elefantens daglige rutine og observere deres adfærd i deres naturlige habitat. Gå ikke glip af chancen for at nyde det betagende vandfald under dit besøg, og lær også at lave en thailandsk kulturel souvenir for at huske din oplevelse.
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Pick up fra dit hotel eller indkvartering i Chiang Mai. Afhentningsvinduet til morgenmødet er 06.30 - 07.00 Afhentningsvinduet til eftermiddagssessionen er kl. 12.00 - 12.30. En gratis transfer service til / fra alle indkvarteringssteder inden for en radius på 4 k.m fra Chiang Mai gamle bydel. Transport fra steder uden for dette område vil medføre et tillægsgebyr. I så fald, venligst give os navnet på hotellet / ejendommen. Kunder vil rejse i en 12-sæder, airconditioned van, skifte til en tagdækket 4 x 4 lastbil i de sidste 10 minutter for at nå fristedet.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Kæledyr er forbudt
- Barnestol er tilgængelig på forespørgsel
- Hvad skal man medbringe: Ekstra tøj, Badedragt, Sandaler, Trekking-/vandresko Solcremelotion, Insektspray, Kunders egen allergimedicin
Anmeldelser(112)
This is not an ethical sanctuary, while walking in the forest the elephants were being guided with sticks up the trail - not allowed to roam freely, they also moved them near the waterfall so they could be watched as people swam in the waterfall. There was no mention of conservation effort. When I have been to ethical sanctuaries in the past they allow you to observe the elephants behaving naturally and don’t pressure them to walk with you, previously they would explain details of their conservation efforts and charities they work with. There was no evidence of this here. The guide was encouraging everyone to be open minded about how they manage the elephants but if there is nothing to be concerned about, why would you have to be open minded. It seemed like they just want to present themselves as ethical but don’t practise complete ethical principles.
We would like to clarify that this review does not accurately reflect how our sanctuary operates. The sticks mentioned are not used for any purpose other than by staff, and are also provided to guests as walking support on uneven mountain trails, which is normal in this environment. Our elephants are generally free to move naturally, unless our team needs to apply safety protocols for the safety of the elephants, guests, or staff. Our elephants are domesticated elephants who have lived under human care for many years, and their welfare requires structured care, daily movement, supervision, proper food planning, medical care, and safe space. The jungle walk is part of the elephants’ normal routine and exercise, which takes place with or without visitors. Guests are there to observe this routine from a respectful distance, not to make the elephants perform or follow a tourist schedule. The elephants may also be near the waterfall area because this is part of their daily environment and resting routine. They are not moved there simply so guests can watch them while swimming. Regarding conservation and welfare efforts, our guide explains the elephants’ backgrounds, why domesticated elephants cannot simply be released into the wild, and how visits support their year-round care, food, medication, land maintenance, mahouts, and the local Karen community. We do not operate as a charity collecting guest donations; the support mainly comes through responsible visits. When our guide asks guests to stay open-minded, it is because caring for domesticated elephants is more complex than many people expect. Ethical care is not only about “no riding, no touching, no bathing.” It is also about understanding real welfare needs, safety, routine, veterinary care, and long-term responsibility. We understand that your expectations were different, but we firmly believe our approach is ethical, observation-based, and focused on the welfare of elephants who depend on structured human care. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
The experience came with high expectations and they were exceeded!!! The pickup was each and communication great. The education of elephants (asian vs african, what a sanctuary does, etc) was a great foundation to the day. The overall time with elephants, both feeding and walking through the jungle, was remarkable!! Ending at the waterfall was refreshing and unique as well. We had about 18 people in our group and that seemed good. We surely didn't feel like we ever missed out. The staff were all engaging and super kind. You could tell they loved what they did.
This was even better than described! Got SO much information on the elephants. Fed them and walked through the jungle with them. Awesome!!
Totally fantastic, highly recommended
An amazing experience! The tour guides are so friendly and funny sharing their knowledge and love for the elephants. It is an ethical sanctuary with 5 rescued elephants, no touching bathing or riding allowed. This is the perfect place to support and get a magical experience with the elephants. Id recommend wearing trainers as walking around is rugged making sliders/ flip flops muddy and slippy. Bring mosquito spray and sickness tablets if you suffer during car journeys as you go high up into the mountains. Would do this again, highly recommend!
What an amazing experience. BRING WALKING SHOES!!!! They really care about the animals here. They explained the care of the elephants super well. In addition, the guide gives you some life advice. You start with a brief explanation. Then you can start feeding the elephants. Then you can take the elephants for a walk through the jungle to the waterfall. This is a really good climb. It was also very slippery in many places. Don't underestimate this. At the waterfall you can swim and rest. For lunch vegetarian pad thai was served. We also started making aromatic spice jars, you can take these with you. You will be taken back to the starting point with an rv. Very nice and very ethical trip.
Awesome experience with Chablis and rest of staff. Very enjoyable Time..
great experience!! the elephants are lovely and they look for the animals, as riding, touching or bathing them is prohibited
Well organised and a great trip would definitely recommend. And was back at the hotel for around 1pm.
An incredible experience! This sanctuary truly lives up to being “ethical”—no riding or touching, just respectful observation and learning. You can see how well the elephants are cared for, which makes it even more special. The guides were fun, knowledgeable, and super helpful. I’d definitely do this again and highly recommend it! ขอบคุณครับ!
