Challenging one-day excursion washing elephants, having the bath with them and feeding them. We reached a little waterfall where we had the lunch and we remained there for two hours.We keep a good quantity of good pictures washing elephants and feeding them with the rest of our meal. Also we were in good company with Ben (Guide) and the other... more

Overall a great experience though I agree with the comments about the extras - a little irritating as its not exactly a cheap day. Long trousers a must and not for the infirm/unfit - I walked like John Wayne for a week afterwards! Dont agree with the criticism of food. We had a usual hotel breakfast and the luch provided... more

We visited on Friday 22 Aug 2008, and did the 1 Day Elephant Owner experience with our family It was absolutely fantastic !! Just DO it ! None of the other stuff in Chiang Mai is anything like this. I promise you, the cost is worthwhile, a once in lifetime exprience ! The chance to make friends with the elephants,... more

Wow wow wow This experience was amazing. My new husband arranged this trip of a life time to do on our honeymoon and for my birthday and I couldn’t have wished for a better gift than to experience how amazing elephants are. To be up close and hands on with them was fantastic. You learn so much from this experience,... more

We had such a great time. This is a must do on your trip. They have limited space so reserve ahead of time. more

Reading through the reviews on Tripadvisor, it was clear to my wife and I that this was a 'must do' activity in Chiang Mai. However, we had arranged a 'last-second' trip to Thailand only two days before we actually flew on Aug 7th 2008. Not holding out much hope due to the amazing reviews and limited numbers, we contacted Pat... more

Very exepensive for what you get. We went here this Aug and had seen all the positive reviews on Trip Advisor, the trip itself was fine. The trip involved a brief on the history of elephants in Thailand, then feeding, bathing and health care of elephants which then concluded in an hour trek thorugh the jungle. We had lunch, a... more

Having travelled to many places in the world this was without doubt my most memorable travel experience. After much researching we decided to book a day with the elephants at Patara. This is a totally interactive day with your own elephant. Only very small groups are taken per day (maximum of about 8) so I suggest you book well in... more

I went to Chiang Mai specifically to experience being an elephant trainer for the day. The day started with Khun Pat's discussion on the history and role of elephants in Thailand (which is very enlightening). Then off to training and walk through the forest going to the waterwalls. I loved the last trip in the afternoon when we walked through... more