The Elephant Mahout Project
Volunteers
- Learn how to be a Mahout
- The role of the volunteer
- Sustainable Tourism
- Volunteers Daily Schedule
- Elephant Training Schedule
- Accommodation
- What To Bring
- Local amenities
- Additional Information
- Booking Form
- The Pa-Kam ceremony
- Volunteers Photo Gallery
How You Can Help The Elephant Mahout Prohject
Elephant Facts
- History & Spirituality
- Anatomy
- Behavior
- Relationships
- The Differences Between Asian & African Elephants
Education
- School Visits
- Student Trips - residential & non-residential
- Volunteer Vet Placements
- Teaching English
Services
Useful Thai Information
Places To Visit
- Khao Chee Chan/Buddha Mountain
- Wat Yansangwararam
- Viharnra Sien
- Siricharoen Forest Project
- Tourist Attractions Around Pattaya
Testimonals
Here's what some of our volunteers
have to say about The Elephant Mahout Project more
Disclaimer
Press Release
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Do more than just ride an elephant! Half-Day Elephant Care Experience. Ideal for those that live in Thailand, don't have time to do the volunteer project or want a 'taster' the 1/2 and full day elephant care experiences allow you to do more than just ride an elephant on holiday. Get closer to an elephant, help to feed, shower and care for their living areas and experience these gentle giants up close. The half-day (4 hours) includes: |
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- A tour of the elephant project, introducing our aims and how we raise money to care for the elephants. - Work with one elephant and mahout (elephant carer/trainer) for the duration of the experience. - Walk with the elephant through the forest learning the commands to direct the elephant from your mahout. - Learn how to climb on and off your elephant and ride on its neck (you can get on at the tourist platform and ride in the tourist chair if you do not feel comfortable with this). - Help to shower, feed and care for your elephant. - Ride your elephant through the forest. - Traditional Thai lunch included. (we are happy to cater for dietary requirements) |
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The 1-Day Experience is an extension of this: you will spend more time with your elephant, helping to care for it, and gain in confidence so that you can take a longer ride. The 1/2 and 1 Day Elephant Care Experience Programs are also suitable, and a fantastic experience, for children, Those under 13 will need to work with one adult and will therefore not work with an elephant on their own, but they will get to take part ion every aspect of the program. Prices for the Elephant Care Experience Programs: 1/2 Day: Per adult €27/ Per child under 13 €18 Full Day: Per adult €46/ Per child under 13 €27 BOOK NOW !!! |
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