2-Day Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai

Come and see elephants in the most ethical way - in their natural habitat. Immerse yourself in hill-tribe culture by staying and cooking in a traditional hill-tribe homestay and learning the basic skills that have been passed down through their generation such as basket weaving and bamboo cup making. Hike through the jungle to find the elephants and spend the day with them. Eat lunch with our elephants in the forest and then return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.

Itinerary

Day 1: Day 1 - travelling to the village and getting settled into your homestay and project

Pass By: 119 Moo 7 Ban Luang Subdistrict, Doi Inthanon National Park 50160 Thailand
Get picked up at our meeting point and drive through the beautiful Doi Inthanon national park, Thailands tallest mountain, to reach our village and sanctuary

Stop At: Mae Chaem Market, Chang Khoeng, Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai 50270, Thailand
Stop off at Mae Chaem for lunch before getting back in the truck to complete the journey to our village.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Ban Na Klang School, Highway 1263, Tambon Mae Suek, Amphoe Mae Chaem, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50270, Thailand
Reach our village and meet your homestay family, our friendly staff and the other volunteers, immerse yourself in hill tribe culture by cooking with your homestay and learning how to basket weave from one of the elders in the village.
Duration: 19 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Stay overnight with our welcoming hosts in our wonderful homestays. Homestay accommodation is basic but comfortable.

Day 2: Day 2 - Visit the elephants and then head back to Chiang Mai

Stop At: Ban Na Klang School, Highway 1263, Tambon Mae Suek, Amphoe Mae Chaem, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50270, Thailand
Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Spend all morning and afternoon observing and learning about them and their natural behaviors. Have lunch in the forest with the elephants and return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.