3 independent reviews for Elephant conservation holiday, Thailand
Reviews for Elephant conservation holiday, Thailand
Brad Moritz review 23 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking elephants and meeting people from all over the world.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Bring a few extra shirts, shorts and shoes. Also, plan to get your hands dirty.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes to all three. The elephant sanctuary employs local people to help with production, the site is eco friendly, and the elephants are all saved from abusive situations.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very high. It was a challenging and eye-opening experience.Cordelia Barrera review 18 Jun 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
It was great working with the elephants every day. All the volunteers were so committed to doing a great job...and the staff were as well. I can't recall every working so hard in my life, but the experience is one I'll treasure for a lifetime. I would definitely book with the operator again!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared to work really hard every day!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes to all the above. It was great feeling that I was doing my little part to make a difference in these animals' lives. We owe them as much as we can give, as we humans are the main cause for their dwindling numbers. We must do all we can to take responsibility for the mistreatment they have endured at the hands of those who have done them harm in the name of entertainment, profit, and simple exploitation.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
the experience was EXCELLENT!Anne Feltwell review 25 Aug 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking with elephants daily feeding them by hand with fruit along the way by hand to keep them moving! Showering and brushing down the elephants and watching them in the lake enjoying their baths.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for early mornings, a full tiring day and to be in bed for 9pm. Physically exhausting the days you have to harvest the banana trees and you should be fairly strong and fairly fit. Be prepared for very basic accommodation and food.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, after the weeks volunteering we spoke to other holiday makers about not the touristy ride on elephants and the impact it has on them.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Wonderful unforgettable experience I feel privileged to have been on.Holiday Reviews
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