Elephant Research Expedition
Chiang Mai,
Impact Trip 3 Days 2 Nights
Your impact host isCristina
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Highlights of this experience
Become part of the expedition team of an elephant conservation project in northern Thailand
Accommodation
Overnight stay in a private room with a host family
Group Activities
The group size may vary depending on capacity utilization.
Activities
Forest walks to observe elephants, explanation of field research, cooking courses and accommodation
Transportation
The trip to the village is included in the package. Pick-up services from Chiang Mai, Pai or Mae Hong son
This is how your experience would look like:
Day 1: The start of your trip
Your trip starts at 9 am in Chiang Mai (pick-ups also possible from Pai or Mae Hong Son).
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Cross picturesque landscapes and get to know the expedition team of the local NGO with your warm host family. In the evening, you will cook a traditional …
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Explore
Discover authentic places apart from mass tourism
Support
Your trip directly funds the local projects
Sustain
Strengthen communities & ecosystems
Get to know the project and the host
Cristina
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There are more than 3,700 captive elephants in Thailand, most of whom are living in inadequate conditions with incorrect care and lack of freedom. Kindred Spirit Elephant Sanctuary recognizes that this is not the right environment for elephants, which is why we are working towards bringing as many elephants as possible back to their natural habitat, as well as raising awareness about the captive elephant situation. We work alongside our community, our research partners and other organisations to try to bring about a brighter future for all captive elephants. If you want to have a unique experience of hiking in the
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How to get there
A pick-up service can be organized by the host.
Cancellation Policy
- A cancellation of this tour is possible at any time.
- If you cancel at least 30 days before the date of travel, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 29 and 15 days before the departure date, 20% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 14 and 8 days before the departure date, 50% of the tour price will be charged.
- If the cancellation is made between 7 and 1 day before the departure date, 80% of the tour price will be charged.
- You can also find the cancellation conditions in our terms and conditions
General Information:
- Limited mobility
- Not all parts of this trip are suitable for people with reduced mobility. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
- Visa requirements
- Please enquire about the visa requirements for this country before you travel. Here is a link to the Federal Foreign Office. If you have any questions please contact us directly.
- We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
