Q: When do the elephants train?

A: We offer two daily sessions at 9 and 10 a.m.

Q: Can I ride an elephant?

A: Yes, you can take a one hour ride on an elephant (seating two) into the forests as well as fording the Ping River.

We also offer a one and a half hour ride through the forest which includes visiting a Lisu hilltribe village so that you can see how this colorful and interesting ethnic group lives.

Q: What times are elephants available for riding?

A: For the one hour elephant rides, rides start from 8 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Riding times are scheduled to start at 8, 9, 10, and 11 a.m.
For the one and a half hour ride to the Lisu hilltribe village, rides are available twice per day starting at 8 and 11 a.m.

Q: What other activities do you offer?

A: You can take a one hour bamboo raft ride down the Ping River and we also offer private programs.

Q: What are your rates?

A: Rates and Services

  • To view the daily training shows the cost is ฿ 100 per person.
  • To ride the elephant in the forest for one hour the cost is ฿ 1,200 per elephant (seats two)
  • Riding an elephant in the forest for one and a half hour, with a visit to Lisu hilltribe village 1,400 baht per elephant (seats 2)
  • One hour bamboo raft ride down the Ping River:
    • 1 - 2 people 1,200 baht
    • 3 people or more 400 baht per person
  • One hour elephant ride in the forest plus one hour bamboo raft ride down the Ping River:
    • 1 - 2 people 1,200 baht per person
    • 3 people or more 1,000 baht per person
  • One and a half hour elephant ride in the forest, with a visit to Lisu hilltribe village, plus one hour bamboo raft ride down the Ping River:
    • 1 - 2 people 1,300 baht per person
    • 3 people or more 1,100 baht per person
  • The Joy ride programme
    • 1 - 2 people 8,000 baht per person

Note: For all programs except for viewing of elephant training, one guest pays the rate for two. Children under 3 years old free of charge..

Q: Are there any restaurants in the center?

A: Yes, there is. There is a small restaurant by the Ping River surrounded by nature.

Q: Is there a photo service at the camp?

A: Yes, there is an onsite professional photographer at the camp and he will be happy to take pictures of your experience and time here.

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