Elephant Freedom Village Day Trip – RY Marketplace

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Highlights
– Introductory talk to elephants and Karen culture in Thailand
– Dress in traditional Karen clothing
– Feed the elephants 
– Walk with elephants to the river
– Bathe the elephants 

Description
Spend a full day at a family owned elephant camp and also learn about Karen culture who have close connection with these elephants. Feed, hug and take a bath with them in the nature. There are 6 elephants in the camp. This camp is different from other camps in that their main camp owner is the 7th generation elephant keeper-these elephants have been born into his family for hundreds of years already! Elephants are the official national animal of Thailand. They have been a considerable impact on Thai culture, a contributor to Thai society and its icon for many centuries.

Who This Experience Is Good For
Anyone who love and want to meet these cuties in person!

Difficulty Level

Easy – No experience needed 

Meet Our Local Host

N/A

Itinerary

– 8:00 AM Pick up from Palm Springs Parlor parking lot (No drinking water provided in the van)- Arrive at the toilet break (Need to cross the road) where you can buy some snacks+ drinks as there will not no snacks selling at the Elephant camp- Arrive at the camp. Need to wait in the van for the pick up truck to come. Hop on a pick up truck.- Arrive at the base. Change into swimsuit and wear the activity t-shirt (Karen t-shirt)+pants over- Listen to the story of the elephants and Karen people- Spend time with the elephants, take photos, and feed them- Elephant walk from the starting point into the forest- Mid way of the walking route. Have lunch prepared by the camp – Continue the walk with the elephants to where we bath them- Arrive at the bathing area. Take off your Karen outfit and bring the elephants into the river for bathing – After done taking a bath with the elephants. Walk up to where we startedTake turns taking a shower since there are only 2 shower rooms.- Leave the camp and have a long drive back 1.5 – 2 hours (Make sure to go to the toilet before heading back)- Drop back at Palm Springs Parlor (We will try to arrive earlier as you can have enough rest time for farewell)
**Please note that the program and the time might be subject to change due to unforeseeable factors that may occur during the trip

What’s Included
– Transportation
– Fruits/food to feed the elephant
– Lunch

What’s Not Included
– Anything that are not mentioned in the program

Things You Should Know

– Bring 1 bottle of drinking water as it is not provided in the van during the drive- Bring Cash for buying snacks at the toilet stop or you can prepare snacks for yourself in advance as there will be no snacks provided/sold at the elephant camp- Please bring clothes that is suitable for bathing with the elephants in the river or swimsuit- Bring change of clothing (as you may get wet or get dirty during the bathing) and plastic bag for your wet/muddy clothes- Bring hat, sunscreen, poncho or umbrella (in case of raining)- Small bag that is easy to carry when walking in the forest as you will have to carry a small bottle of drinking water and your other personal stuffs- Walking shoes that is suitable for walking in the forest/muddy routes/wet paths- Bring sandals/flip flops/water shoes for waterfall/river walk

– Towel for the shower, camera, and insect repellent

– This ethical camp is highly recommended via TripAdvisor with 5 stars reviews and their camp was created in an effort to undo some of the damage humans have done to elephants over time, and to return them to the forest where they belong. 

Minimum To Operate
5 people

Maximum Capacity 
15 people

Deadline To Book 
14 days prior to the start of the experience

What is the refund policy?

For questions concerning refunds, please email [email protected]. Please note most bookings made within 24 hours are fully refundable. Bookings made outside the 24 hour policy are not eligible for a refund. Please keep in mind, we will automatically refund bookings that are disrupted by extreme weather conditions, last minute cancellations from our suppliers or the minimum number is not met by the booking deadline.

What happens if my booking is changed/cancelled due to weather?

We’ll control the weather. Just kidding! Remote Year can’t control the weather or many other factors that go into planning events. In the event of a change due to weather, the City Manager will do their best to provide a make-up option. Due to last minute changes and busy monthly schedules, we cannot guarantee it works for everyone but we’ll do our best! If you are not able to attend the make-up date(s), we will fully refund your booking.

I have a discount or gift code, can I use it to complete my purchase?

Yes, once you add your item to your cart and check out, you will be able to input the code before completing the purchase. If you need help finding your code, please double check your inbox. You received an email from Marketplace with the code.

Can I book for a friend / family member?

Yes! We welcome your friends and family coming to visit you while you travel the world. Please refer to our Friends and Family policy: Friends & Family (visitors of active Remotes and active Citizens) may be granted access to private Remote Year events, Local Experiences, Side Trips, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services at an extra cost determined by the Marketplace or City Team. Remote Year reserves the right to deny access to Friends / Family who are over using Remote Year services. To avoid abuse of services, non-active Citizens, op-out Remotes, or Remotes who have left a Program can not use services as Friends & Family of Active Remotes or Active Citizens.

I haven’t received a booking confirmation email, can you help? If I cannot attend, can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Yes, you may transfer your ticket to another Remote, Citizen or Family/Friend. Please notify the City Manager as soon as possible to confirm the change. Please note, in the case of special dietary requirements, we might not be able to accommodate special requests on last minute changes. Any bookings that require advanced ticketing linked to an individual’s ID might not be approved.

I’m not currently an active Remote Year participant, can I still book?

As a non-active Remote or Citizen, you forego access to any private Remote Year events including Core Experiences, Local Experiences, Community Events, Local Amenity and Services through the Marketplace. Exemptions will be made on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the City Manager. 

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