Join our unique overnight experience, where you’ll get the chance to learn about elephants’ natural behavior, their history in Thailand, and the Karen hill tribe culture – famous for being traditional elephant caretakers.

Bonus: Experience authentic Karen village life and connect with our local community through meaningful activities.

Itinerary

Day 1

• 08:00–08:30 AM — Pick up from your accommodation and drive about 1 hour 45 minutes to the Elephant Village Sanctuary.

• Stop at a local market, enjoy a cup of coffee, and explore local life.

• Change into a traditional Karen Mahout-style outfit.

• Begin a 4-hour scenic jungle trek through lush forests and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

• Stop to cool off at a waterfall and enjoy a delicious local lunch with fresh fruit.

• Continue trekking to a Karen village, where you’ll stay overnight in a traditional wooden house with a local family.

• Experience village life, enjoy a home-cooked dinner, and join in evening songs and fun cultural activities with the villagers.

Day 2

• Breakfast at the village.

• Learn about the story of our rescued elephants and their journey to freedom.

• Meet, feed, and interact with the elephants in their natural environment.

• Take a short jungle trek to a beautiful waterfall where you can relax and swim.

• Enjoy a local vegetarian lunch with fresh fruit.

• Learn how to make vitamin (herbal) balls for the elephants and feed them.

• Experience bamboo rafting along the peaceful river.

• Say goodbye to the elephants before returning to your hotel.

• Arrive back around 5:00 PM.

What to Bring

• Small towel

• Comfortable walking shoes or sandals

• Sunscreen & insect repellent

• Hat and sunglasses

• Swimming suit

• Camera

• Change of clothes for overnight stay