They
say an elephant never forgets, one thing for certain you
will never forget your elephant trek. There is no better
way to enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery Krabi
Province has to offer than from the back of one of these
gentle giants. We have two treks to offer you: a two hour
and a half day trek. These treks start at a time convenient
to you that can be arranged at time of booking.
We
are based at Baan Nai Sra just 20 minutes drive from Krabi
and there we invite you to climb aboard one of our five
elephants. Then suddenly you're high above the ground and
heading into this amazing scenery where the quiet will envelope
you as you relax into the swaying rhythm of the elephant's
walk on a one or two hour trek (dependant on 2 hour or half
day safari). Our elephants are not working elephants, they
work only with tourists; some elephant trekking operations
abuse their animals by forcing the animals to trek with
tourists after a long day working in the forest, controlling
the elephants with fear and violence which can only lead
to frustration and anger in these otherwise gentle creatures.
All our elephants are well looked after, well fed and watered
and above all respected, we hope and believe they are happy;
a happy elephant is a safe elephant. After the trek we head
to Sra Keaw Cave a huge overhanging cave of multiple tiers
each pillared with stalactites which we give you time to
explore at leisure, providing you with drinks and snacks.
Here you can also swim in the mineral water pool that emerges
from the cave and sample some of the local pineapples. It's
a good idea to feed the elephants, they won't forget the
kindness, but it is watching the dexterity of their trunks
that is the real pleasure. On the half day tour we give
you a chance to see that dexterity put to use as our elephants
put on a working demonstration for you. You will not believe
just how clever and strong these animals can be.
After we say goodbye to the elephants we will show you one
of the newer attractions in this ancient landscape by taking
you to some of the areas that featured in the movie 'The
Beach' starring Leonardo Di Caprio. After which we will
transfer you back to your Hotel.
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