Thai hill tribe trek & elephant conservation

Get up close with elephants and enjoy a travel experience unlike any other. Take this opportunity to assist with the preservation of one of the world’s most respected animals and to explore Thailand - the land of smiles. Visit Bangkok, the rich green hills of the tribal north, the lush jungle of the interior, and the paradise of the southern islands and beaches. Volunteers will be assisting at ‘The Elephant Nature Park’ in Chiang Mai, established to preserve the future of elephants in Northern Thailand. This became jeopardised in 1989 when logging was banned and local families could no longer afford to support these magnificent animals.

You’ll then go on to enjoy many other activities, before rounding off the adventure with time to chill out amidst the spectacular limestone karsts, sandy beaches and secluded bays of Krabi.

The Volunteer Programme
Assisting the mahouts (elephant trainers) and veterinarians at ‘The Elephant Nature Park’, volunteers will become familiar with elephant commands and experience a hands-on approach to feeding, bathing and observing the elephants in their natural environment. Learning about the reforestation of elephant habitats and herbal cures for treating elephant disease, you’ll be taken out to remote hill tribe villages where you will help to educate the local families on how best to look after the elephants they still keep. By working closely with the park staff and the elephants themselves, volunteers will not only gain a true understanding of what is required to save this gentle giant from extinction but also assist in the very process itself!