PACKAGE 2:
Visit for 3 days and 2 nights
Price: 1 person = 11,500THB (approx. $350USD/£290/500AUD)
2+ persons = 7500THB per person (approx. $230USD/£190/320AUD)
This price includes all transport, accommodation and food in the village.
Schedule:
Day 1: Pickup from Chiang Mai at 9am (we may also be able to accommodate pick-ups from Pai or Mae Hong Son, please enquire to check if this is possible). Travel through a national park and stunning mountains inhabited by local hill tribes until you arrive in our unique village. Meet your homestay family, our friendly staff and the other volunteers, immerse yourself in hilltribe culture by cooking with your homestay and learning how to basket weave from one of the elders in the village.
Day 2: Wake up early to hike in the forest and find our elephants. Once we find the elephants we will spend the morning observing, recording and learning about these amazing animals and their natural behaviours.. Have lunch in the forest with the elephants. Return to the village late afternoon and learn more about our work, the local language and culture, and you might even get the opportunity to take part in our community & teaching projects.
Day 3: Another early start to hike to observe our elephants one last time. Return to Chiang Mai in the afternoon.
PACKAGE 3:
Visit for 5 days and 4 nights – Elephants and Gibbon Encounters
Price: 2+ persons = 15,000THB per person ($450USD/£340/640AUD)
Solo travelers: Please get in touch to check if a group is already operating
This price includes all transport, accommodation, and food in the village.
Schedule:
Day 1: Begin your adventure with a 9 am pickup from Chiang Mai (with possible pickups from Pai or Mae Hong Son upon inquiry). Traverse through a national park and picturesque mountains inhabited by local hill tribes until reaching our distinctive village. Meet your homestay family, our welcoming staff, and fellow volunteers. Immerse yourself in hill tribe culture by participating in cooking sessions with your homestay and learning the art of basket weaving from village elders.
Day 2: Rise early for a forest hike to locate our resident elephants. Spend the morning observing, documenting, and understanding these magnificent creatures and their natural behaviors. Enjoy a forest lunch in the company of elephants. Return to the village in the late afternoon for deeper insights into our conservation work, local language, culture, and possible engagement in community and teaching initiatives.
Day 3: Another early start awaits as we trek to observe our elephants once more before relishing lunch in the village. In the afternoon, venture to our Gibbon Encounters village. Discover the fascinating world of gibbons, relish Karen cuisine, and explore the village surroundings.
Day 4: Awaken to the enchanting sounds of gibbons right outside your door! Follow their calls around the village, guided by our local expert, in hopes of catching a glimpse of these agile creatures. Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a forest exploration, visiting a local cave, and savoring a traditional forest lunch. Engage in community projects such as aiding in coffee, tea, or rice plantations, or learning the art of weaving from local artisans. Witness a breathtaking sunset from a village vantage point after dinner.
Day 5: Begin the day with another attempt to spot gibbons near the village, followed by a deeper forest hike post-breakfast. After lunch, depart for Chiang Mai or Pai, cherishing the memories of your immersive experience. Please note that while sightings of gibbons are a possibility, they are wild animals, and sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Once paid, all deposits and fees for all programs are non-refundable. |
