3 independent reviews for Thailand wildlife holiday, elephants & waterfalls
Reviews for Thailand wildlife holiday, elephants & waterfalls
Alison ODornan review 5 Jan 2020
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Christmas Day with the elephants, and the Bats at Khao Yai2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Pack day by day instead of per person, so pre-prepare for each destination so that you don't have to keep sorting your bag out when you change locations. Bring snack bars if you have dietary issues as you cant always get to a shop. Bring torches and lots of bug spray! And don't forget a raincoat just in case. There are very few places to buy souvenirs in the second half of the trip, so although it feels odd, shop in Bangkok or Chang Mai in the first half of the trip.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. It was amazing for the children to stay in a homestay.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Amazing, holiday of a lifetimeMichelle Le Blanc review 1 Dec 2015
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was all fantastic, but we really enjoyed the elephant experience. Spending two days at a sanctuary, feeding the elephants, learning to ride them bareback and washing them in the pond was just marvellous. They are the most amazing creatures and we learned so much about them. We also loved the Khao Yai national park and trekking in the jungle around Chiang Rai, staying at a lodge that was really remote and rural.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take mosquito repellent.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes - we did some home stays and thoroughly enjoyed those. Our hosts were charming and very welcoming - they took us to local markets and gave us cookery lessons at their home. The elephant sanctuary also benefited from tourism.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Absolutely brilliant. The whole tour ran to plan and was extremely well organised. It was a great combination of active and relaxing and we had a marvellous time. Highly recommended.Marc Teicholz review 23 Jul 2013
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Riding the elephants and seeing Angkor Wat. The lodgings at Ko Samed were also very beautiful.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
We each had a sick day or two so bring medicine for your stomach. I would also spend at least one more day in Bangkok. Our lodgings in Chiang Rai were too rustic for our spoiled tastes.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely. We stayed in people's homes and shopped in small villages. The hotel in Siem Reap (Shinta Mani) gives some of its revenue to promote local education, building wells and providing school supplies.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was a very well run trip. Some parts were more interesting than others. Don't miss Angkor Wat! The people were incredibly friendly and helpful.Holiday Reviews
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