Walking beside the elephant
Along the stream, on foot. not on its back and not in a chair.
An elephant rehabilitation farm in Krabi
Walking beside the elephants along the stream, feeding, mud and bathing. there's no riding in any of the programs.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 1,800 THB, booked in advance.
Important information:
- There's no elephant riding in any of the programs. It's a rehabilitation farm, and the walking is beside the elephant.
- The child price is for ages 4 to 10. infants up to age 3 are free, but they must be mentioned in the booking in advance; from age 11, the adult price.
- Bring a swimsuit, clothes that will get dirty and a change of clothes. the mud and water are part of the program.
- The two full programs last the same time and cost the same price, the difference is a waterfall or a temple.
What you do there, and what not
There's no elephant riding in any of the programs
There's no elephant riding in any of the programs. The walk is beside the elephant along the stream, and the contact is feeding, applying mud and bathing.
Feeding and giving medicine
This is part of The farm's routine And not a show run on the visitors' schedule.
Applying mud
The mud isn't a gimmick: it The elephant's protective skin layer Against insects and against the sun. the elephants do it themselves, and in the program you apply it with them.
Bathing in the stream
After the feeding, the elephant is bathed in the stream, and those who want go into the water.
Three programs, and the difference between them
The difference is only what you see after the elephants
The short one · four hours
Walking, mud, feeding and bathing. Three departures a day, including one in the afternoon at 13:30.
The full one with waterfall · 5.5 hours
Everything in the short one, plus a local lunch, a visit to Panom Bencha National Park and Swimming at Huai To Waterfall.
The full one with temple · 5.5 hours
the same thing, but instead of the waterfall you visit Tiger Cave Temple: One of the most beautiful in Krabi.
The same price for both full ones
The two full programs last the same time and cost the same price. you choose based on what interests you.
Why there's no riding, and it's not a marketing detail
The difference between a rehabilitation farm and a riding attraction
There's no riding in any of the programs, and there's no chair on any elephant's back. It's not an add-on you can book and not an upgrade, it simply doesn't exist here.
The difference isn't semantic. a riding chair is placed on the elephant's spine, and it leans on it for hours a day. a farm that decided to give this up also gives up the main source of income of this industry, and that's a decision that changes the entire way of operating.
What you get there is A different kind of closeness, walking beside the elephants along the stream, hand-feeding, applying mud and bathing. you are beside them, not above them.
Experience-wise, many people find that this Closer And no less. an elephant walking next to you at its own pace is an encounter; an elephant carrying you is transport.
Short or full: what's the actual difference
An hour and a half, a meal, and an additional stop
The short program It is four hours, and includes the whole central part: walking beside the elephants, feeding, mud and bathing in the stream. this is the core, and it's complete in itself.
The full program It is five and a half hours and adds A meal and an additional stop: A waterfall or a temple. it doesn't necessarily give more time with the elephants, but a fuller day.
The decision is simple: those who want Only the elephants and to keep the rest of the day free, the short one. those who want A full organized day Without planning anything else, the full one.
With young children, the short one is usually enough. four hours including travel is already a full day for them, and five and a half could end in exhaustion instead of a smile.
What the visit actually looks like
Mud, water, and clothes that won't come back the way they left
The visit is not watching: You go inside. You feed from the hand, apply mud, and go into the stream together with the elephants.
The practical meaning: You'll get completely dirty. There's a place to change clothes at the farm, and it's not a luxury but a necessity. those who arrive in clothes they care about will spend the day in unnecessary worry.
The mud sticks to hair and nails and comes off in water. you don't need any special equipment, just clothes you can sacrifice and a dry pair to change into.
The elephants are large, and even a calm elephant is an animal weighing a ton or more. The guides tell you where to stand and where not, and that's the only part where it's really important to listen.
What to bring
A short list, and all around the fact that you get wet
Clothes you don't mind about
Mud and water. there's a place to change at the farm, but the clothes worn inside don't come back clean.
Dry clothes to change into
Including underwear. the ride back wet is the least pleasant part of the day.
Waterproof phone pouch
The best photos are actually in the stream, and that's where the phone is most at risk.
Transport is included from Ao Nang
Round-trip transport from the Ao Nang area is included in the price.
Before you book
Transport, ages, and what to bring
Transport included from Ao Nang
The farm is located on Krabi's nature trail, and transport is included In all the programs.
Child price 4–10
Infants up to age 3 enter free, but They need to be mentioned in the booking in advance. From age 11 the price is the adult price.
Clothes that will get dirty
You bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty in mud and wet, a swimsuit and A change of clothes. There's a place to change at the farm.
For those who only want to watch
The mud and water are Part of the program And not an optional extra, so it's worth knowing this in advance.
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
Is there elephant riding?
No. none of the three programs includes riding. you walk beside the elephant along the stream, feed it, apply mud and bathe it.
How much does it cost?
The short program ฿1,800 per adult and ฿1,300 per child. the full programs ฿2,500 per adult and ฿1,800 per child. transport is included in all of them.
What is the difference between the plans?
The short one is four hours with the elephants only. the two full ones last five and a half hours and include lunch, and one adds a waterfall and national park while the other adds Tiger Cave Temple.
At what times do departures leave?
The short one at 08:30, at 10:30 and at 13:30. the full ones at 08:30 and at 10:30.
Is the transfer included?
Yes, in all three programs. pickup is from the Ao Nang area.
What should I bring?
Clothes that can get dirty in mud and wet, a swimsuit and a change of clothes. there's a place to change at the farm.
From what age is a child counted?
Child price for ages 4 to 10. infants from age 0 to 3 enter free, but they need to be mentioned in the booking. from age 11 the price is the adult price.
Suitable for children?
Yes. feeding and bathing are the parts children especially love, and there's no riding that requires a minimum height or age.
What's the difference between the short and the full program?
The short one is four hours and includes the whole central part with the elephants. the full one is five and a half hours and adds a meal and an additional stop, a waterfall or a temple.
Which program is better with young children?
Usually the short one. four hours including travel is already a full day for them, and five and a half could end in exhaustion.
Do you really get dirty?
Yes, completely. you apply mud and go into the stream. there's a place to change clothes at the farm, and it's worth bringing both dry clothes and ones you don't mind about.
Is it safe to get close to the elephants?
The guides accompany the whole visit and tell you where to stand and where not. even a calm elephant weighs a ton or more, and that's the only part where it's really important to listen.