Kerchor Eco Elephant Park in Chiang Mai Thailand
In Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Karen people run Kerchor ECO Elephant Park and Elephant Sanctuary. They take a thoughtful approach to sustainable tourism that is kind to elephants. The Karen have a long history of keeping elephants as their own family members.
Tour Code : TCM-081
 Duration
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Morning : 07.30 - 12.30 p.m.
Afternoon: 01.30 - 06.30 p.m.
Type
Elephant  Sanctuary
Pick-up time
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Morning: 07.00 – 07.30 a.m.
Afternoon: Â 01.00 - 01.30 p.m.
Highlights
- Introduction to the Thai elephant lifestyle.
- Interaction with elephants, including feeding and playing with them.
- Guided walk with elephants in their natural environment.
- Elephant bathing and medicine feeding experience.
Activities
- Transfer to the park in the provided vehicles.
- Presentation and education about the park's work and elephant well-being
- Meeting and feeding the elephants
- walked alongside the elephants, observing their natural behaviors.
- Thai meal with complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
- Rest, relax, and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the park.
Program Details
A morning or afternoon with the elephants at Kerchor Elephant Eco Park is an eye-opening and inspiring experience.
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Your journey begins with a scenic drive through a local village, culminating at the park—a picturesque jungle adorned with ponds, expansive fields, and hillsides for the elephants to explore freely
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Commencing at our Park and Observation Platform, you'll be treated to a presentation that not only prepares you for your upcoming encounter with the elephants but also imparts crucial insights into why these majestic creatures need protection
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Following the presentation, you'll have the unique opportunity to feed the elephants. As they indulge in baskets filled with bananas, pineapples, and cucumbers, the experience becomes truly one of a kind
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After the feeding session, we embark on a walk with the elephants into the jungle. Maintaining a safe distance and observing from our Observation Salas, you'll witness the elephants expressing their natural behaviors—from bathing and playing in our pond to engaging in social interactions with each other
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At Kerchor Elephant Eco Park, our top priority is the well-being of the elephants. Consequently, we refrain from offering rides or shows. Instead, we focus on interactive activities such as trunk hugging, elephant kisses, and gentle massages
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Your visit not only leaves you inspired and informed but also plays a pivotal role in supporting our elephants and future rescue efforts
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By choosing our ethical approach, you contribute significantly to the well-being and conservation of elephants in Thailand
Thank you for being part of our mission to promote a more compassionate and sustainable future for these magnificent creatures.
Preparation
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sandal
- Flip Flops
- Towel
- Shoes for walking
- Camera
- Insect repellent
- (Rain Jacket – Rainy Season April – October)
- Insurance
- Lunch (local style)
- English and/or Chinese Speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off within a radius of 5 km from the Three Kings. Monument.
- If you are outside the pick-up radius, please fill out the reservation form for pickup at McDonald's Im Thapae. Address: 17/1 Kotchasarn Rd., Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100. The actual pickup will be in front of the restaurant.
- Insurance: To ensure insurance coverage for accidents, we kindly request a copy of your passport. Please send it to us via email or WhatsApp at least one day before the tour begins.
- Reservations are required at least two days in advance. For last-minute bookings one day before tours start, kindly contact us.
- Any other expenses not mentioned in the package.
- Tips and gratuities
- Pick-up time may be delayed due to traffic.
- This itinerary is subject to change due to weather or interruptions.
- All the timings provided are approximate.
- This is a join-in group tour .
- This tour includes travel insurance provided by the operator.
- This tour start in Chiang Mai
- This tour is operated by our business partner(s).
You’ll get confirmation within 24 hours . If you don’t receive any confirmation, please contact us at [email protected] or  +66 62 289 5343
- You’ll get a full refund if you cancel at least 2 days prior to the travel date.
- Changes of travel date must be made at least 2 days prior to the travel date ·
- In the event of a force majeure or unforeseen event such as bad weather or cancellation by our business partner(s), we reserve the right to cancel the tour. In this case, you will be given the option to reschedule or request a full refund.
- Refunds will be made via cash or bank transfer. Any bank fee that occurred will be deducted from the refund amount.
- No refund for no-show and last-minute cancellation for all reasons to maintain our competitive price as your seats cannot be resold.
