[Family Getaway] Phuket Mae Wang Kocho Elephant Camp: Half-Day Tour including close interaction, feeding, and bathing.

Karen hill tribe has a long relationship with elephants. This relationship has passed on from generation to generation as there is a elephant blessing ritual every year. In the past, elephants are trained for transportation, logging, irrigation, building houses. After the ban of logging in Thailand, elephants and their mahouts turned to tourism. Elephants were to give rides in the past, however, because of elephant conservation and campaign against riding elephants, that has stopped. We would like to invite you to come and spend time with karen mahout to learn how they raise their elephants as a part of their family.

Itinerary Overview

Package A: Basic Version (1.5 Hours | Morning/Afternoon Session)

• Morning Session Reference Itinerary:7:30—8:40: Shared transfer picks you up from the hotel (exact time subject to confirmation voucher)8:00—9:00: Arrive at the elephant camp; learn about elephant stories, habits, and Karen culture9:30: Feed the elephants, then experience bathing them10:00: End the itinerary and transfer back to your hotel11:00: (Note: Itinerary times are for reference only; adjusted based on daily conditions, subject to on-site arrangements)
• Afternoon Session Reference Itinerary:12:30—13:40: Shared transfer picks you up from the hotel (exact time subject to confirmation voucher)12:30—13:30: Arrive at the elephant camp; learn about elephant stories, habits, and Karen culture14:30: Feed the elephants, then experience bathing them15:00: End the itinerary and transfer back to your hotel16:00: (Note: Itinerary times are for reference only; adjusted based on daily conditions, subject to on-site arrangements)
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Package B: Full Half-Day (Including Meals & Transfers | Morning/Afternoon Session)

• Morning Session Reference Itinerary:7:30—8:40: Shared transfer picks you up from the hotel (exact time subject to confirmation voucher)7:30—8:40: Check in at the elephant camp front desk; enjoy light snacks & drinks, then change into traditional attire9:00: Elephant camp staff teach you to make Thai batik (you can take your artwork home)10:00: Learn about elephant stories and Karen culture10:30: Prepare food for the elephants, feed them, and walk with elephants in the forest11:00: Elephant mud bath, then bathe elephants in a natural pool11:30: Enjoy a buffet lunch (halal & vegetarian options available)12:00: Change clothes after the meal, get ready to return to the hotel12:30: End the itinerary and transfer back to your hotel
• Afternoon Session Reference Itinerary:12:30—13:40: Shared transfer picks you up from the hotel (exact time subject to confirmation voucher)12:30—13:30: Check in at the elephant camp front desk; enjoy light snacks & drinks, then change into traditional attire14:30: Elephant camp staff teach you to make Thai batik (you can take your artwork home)15:00: Learn about elephant stories and Karen culture15:30: Prepare food for the elephants, feed them, and walk with elephants in the forest16:00: Elephant mud bath, then bathe elephants in a natural pool16:30: Enjoy a buffet lunch (halal & vegetarian options available)17:00: Change clothes after the meal, get ready to return to the hotel17:30: End the itinerary and transfer back to your hotel

Note: Itinerary times are for reference only. Each activity's duration will be adjusted based on daily conditions, and arrangements are subject to on-site scheduling.

Join us on the Elephant Care Program for a holistic adventure that celebrates the Karen culture, the magic of elephants, and the beauty of nature. It's a journey that will leave you with a deep appreciation for these incredible creatures and the people who share their lives with them.

Join us on the Feed & Shower Program for an adventure that combines cultural immersion, wildlife appreciation, and a deep connection with nature. It's an experience that will leave you with lasting memories and a newfound appreciation for the beauty of the Karen people and their elephant companions.

Friendly Reminder

You will get your clothes wet when bathing the elephants. Please bring your own towel, slippers, and a change of clothes.