Experience a transformative half-day journey at Big Boy Elephant Sanctuary, where ethical tourism meets profound connection. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Northern Thailand's Karen Hill Tribe, renowned for their harmonious relationship with elephants. Engage in hands-on care - preparing nutritious meals, creating herbal supplements, and contributing to habitat restoration - all while respecting the elephants' autonomy. Witness these gentle giants thriving in natural behaviors, from foraging in lush jungles to bonding with their herd. Conclude your experience with an authentic Thai Cooking Workshop, where you'll learn to prepare traditional Pad Thai from an ancient recipe
End your sanctuary visit by offering handmade vitamin balls to the elephants—a final bonding moment before departure
Plant banana trees and grasses alongside mahouts, contributing to the elephants' sustainable food supply
Master the art of authentic Pad Thai preparation under the guidance of local culinary experts and enjoy your creation for lunch
Your ethical journey begins with pickup from your Chiang Mai hotel. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural landscapes of golden rice fields and mist-covered valleys. Upon arrival, and join an informative briefing about our No Control philosophy and the sanctuary's rescued elephants
Chop fresh fruits like watermelon and sugarcane while learning about elephant nutrition
Place fruits on feeding tables while observing herd dynamics as elephants naturally collect their food
Create herbal supplements from rice and minerals
Harvest elephant grass and plant banana trees
Learn to prepare traditional Pad Thai using an ancient family recipe passed down through generations
Conclude your sanctuary experience by offering your handmade vitamin balls to the elephants, followed by enjoying the delicious Pad Thai you prepared yourself in our cooking workshop
Hotel pickup in Chiang Mai (air-conditioned transport)
Arrive at sanctuary
Authentic Pad Thai Cooking workshop
Enjoy the Pad Thai you prepared yourself along with other local Thai dishes
Bid farewell to the elephants & Return to Chiang Mai
Arrive at the hotel in Chiang Mai
Seasonal Flexibility: Depending on weather or local festivals, the order of activities may be adjusted. Both experiences remain fully included.
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