Thai Elephant Conservation Center Mahout Home Stay
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Help preserve the elephant's role in Thai culture as you learn about elephant behavior and the lives of the mahouts (elephant keepers). Stay in the mahout village and help feed, bathe and train the animals.
(See CLASSIC for longer program.)
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Country: Thailand Type: Adventure Duration: 3 days From $475.00 Hotels: Standard Code: THADV0002
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Day 1 TECC:
Arrive at the Thai Elephant Conservatin Center (TECC). Check into your new surroundings with introductions to the TECC staff. Spend the balance of the day learning about the elephants and the mahout way of life. After dinner, stroll through the mahout village and listen to some elephant stories. (D)
Day 2 TECC:
Early morning trek into the forest to bring the elephants back to the center for their morning bath and show. This afternoon is your first training session where you learn to ride and control the elephant yourself. Later, return them to the forest for the night. (B,D)
Day 3 Departure Day:
This morning more training to prepare you to participate in the Elephant Show. After the show say good-bye to your newfound friends. Depart for home or another "Asian Passage." Why not consider a 3 night stay at the fabulous Chiang Mai Regent Resort & Spa - you've earned it! (B)
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| Accomodation: | Standard | Superior | Deluxe | | Land cost (double occupancy): | $475.00 | n/a | n/a | | Single supplement: | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Destinations: Lampang, Chiang Mai Dates: Ongoing Minimum number of travelers: 2
Included: 2 nights in Mahout Homestay accommodations based on double occupancy at TECC (with private bathroom), breakfast daily, dinner daily at the Homestay, English speaking guides, services of a GS representative at TECC, all normal gratuities (guides, mahouts, cooks). Optional transfers from Chiang Mai. Excluded: Airfare, transfers to and from TECC, drinks, personal expenses, airport departure taxes, "special" gratuities, excess baggage, insurance (strongly recommended), optional tours Other conditions: Pricing and itinerary subject to change without prior notice. Any unused services are non-refundable. Deposit required to secure booking and cancellation penalty may apply.
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