Chiang Mai Elephants at Work Tour

Chiang Mai, Thailand

A pleasant morning is spent in the company of the magnificent gentle giants of Chiang Mai - the Elephant.

In present day Thailand, elephants are only used as tremendously powerful beasts of burden. But in the earlier times, they were a vital part of the King's army and played a very important role in Thai History.

On this trip you will witness the traditional techniques still used in the elephant training process. Wonder at the delicacy and preciseness of such gigantic creatures in action. For a small fee, the adventurous can also enjoy the short but unforgettable elephant ride!

On the return journey to the hotel a stop is made at the beautiful Mae Sa Waterfall, as well as one of the region's orchid farms displaying a full variety of some of Thailand's exquisite blooms.

USD $34.09

Review by: Natalie B	July 2011
Nothing spectacular but it was an enjoyable half day trip out. Elephant ride was really good but the elephant show wasn't for everyone, a bit like a circus but i enjoyed it, my partner didn't and our 2 year old son got very bored after a while. Elephants painting was good to watch and wanted to buy one of the paintings but they were expensive for a good one so unfortunately i didn't buy one.

Review by: Sharon P	February 2011
The tour guide was very friendly and informative and we enjoyed the morning very much. The elephant ride was brilliant and was a highlight of our holiday. However we were disappointed that although paying for this tour everything involved extra costs even having to pay to go to the tribal village.

Review by: Elaine K, Australia	February 2010
This was the very best one of our 7 tours. Elephants painting were mind boggling. No one believes us except that we have the photos to prove it and we were also there to experience it.

Review by: Shaun K, Australia	November 2009
Absolutley amazing show. Highlight of our trip to thialand, we were also given a chance to take a 1 hour elephant ride had to pay extra which we did and I would recommend to anyone also. Only downside was we felt we were rushed out afterwards without being able to buy soverniers, only to be taken to a "gift shop" down the road some way which was just overpriced market stuff not related to the elephant camp..

Review by: Bruce R, Australia	July 2009
Clever elephant tricks, including soccer, dart throwing, and painting. We were one of few that paid extra for a worthwhile elephant ride. We also bought 3 elephant paintings of leafy, flowering branches, that are very good. We hope to improve on our total outlay of 3,000BHT when we sell them on eBay! What made it a great day was a bonus visit to a long-neck women tribal village, not far from the elephant camp.

Review by: Anonymous, Hungary	November 2007
The programme was OK, but the time at the orchid farm was very short. The guide's knowledge was poor.