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After spending the whole day with your elephant, you can relax in a traditional Karen-style home. You will be able to experience and learn many things from the Karen Tribe while on your stay such as cooking, weaving, making baskets, and learning about herbs. This is a special opportunity for those who want to witness the culture firsthand. This is the only tour in Chiang Mai that allows you to get the real experience of being in the Karen Tribe.

Activity Itinerary

*Bolded bullet points are unique to the One Night Trip.*

  • 7:30 AM: Chiang Mai hotel pick up. Transportation to and from your hotel will be provided in which we will drive you through the most beautiful and scenic routes in Chiang Mai to the Karen Tribe Native Elephant.
  • Each elephant will be introduced to you prior to working with them. You will then get a change of clothes for training. A brief overview of the Karen Tribe traditions will be covered by your guide. 
  • Our team will teach you how to properly introduce yourself to the elephant you will be working with for the day. After you have met your elephant, you will be taught how to approach and interact with them. 
  • Learning to Care for Your Elephant: The trainers will teach you how to do daily health checks on your elephant.This includes feeding organic fruits and herbs as well as learning how to make herbal medications for your elephant.
  • Lunch Break:  A traditional Karen lunch will be provided with bottled water midday.
  • After caring and exercising your elephant, you will have the option to mount your elephant in the traditional Karen way or walk alongside your elephant to the stream to bathe them. 
  • Evening Activities: May include meal preparations, conversing with your Karen hosts, and learning traditional Karen crafts such as making baskets and weaving.
  • You may also have the chance to walk through the forest with the village elders to get a greater understanding of the village and its people.
  • 7:30 PM: Dinner will be served at your host’s home.
  • Please feel free to relax in your home and unwind from the day. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM the following morning.
  • “See you later.”: It can be difficult to say goodbye once you’ve experienced this kind of love and care for your elephant. Before departure you will have time to take lots of photos with your elephant and the trainers. We hope to see you again!! 
  • 12:00 PM: Chiang Mai hotel drop off.

Including

The Over Night Trip includes:

  • Transportation to and from your hotel.
  • A specialized training trip with your elephant and our trainers.
  • Traditional Karen food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with bottled water.
  • Accommodation with private bathroom.
  • Work alongside your host to learn how to create traditional Karen Tribe crafts.
  • Complimentary photos and a video with your elephant during your experience.
  • Accident Insurance.

Price

1 Day & Overnight Stay: 8,000 THB per person (1 person to 1 elephant)

Tip not included.

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