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ADULTS
THB 1,600
CHILDREN (4-11 YEARS)
THB 800
INFANTS (0-3 YEARS) - FREE
FREE
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A Unique & Private Elephant Experience
- Private experience – no other groups.
- Feed Thong Dee with bananas & bathe with the elephant.
- No mass tourism – calm and personal atmosphere.
- A truly authentic experience, far away from large crowds.
- Respectful treatment of the animal at all times.
Highlights & Service
- Privacy: Enjoy the tour exclusively with your loved ones.
- Flexibility: Ideal for families and couples.
- Driver: Our friendly driver takes attentive care of you.
- AI-Guide: An onboard AI system provides interesting info in German.
- Comfort: Air-conditioned and clean vehicle.
- Individual: Route customizable upon agreement.
Included in the price
- Private Driver
- AI System (English)
- Water & Refreshments
What to bring
- Camera
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Good mood
- Some cash
- Mosquito repellent
Important Notes
- Exception: Program 6 continues as a group tour.
- Khao Na Yak: No Guide/AI, but the boat operator personally cares for you & takes photos.
- Prices vary depending on route and duration.
Our Highlights
Meet Thong Dee
Meet Thong Dee, the elephant at the heart of our half-day programme. She is 46 years old, stands approximately 2.5 metres tall, and weighs around 3,000 kilograms. Thong Dee is the only elephant living at this camp, giving you time to spend with her in a quiet, green setting.
Through feeding and bathing activities, you get to know Thong Dee up close and watch how she uses her trunk to pick up food. There is no elephant riding in our programme, this is a chance to slow down and enjoy a memorable encounter during your half-day trip around Khao Lak.
Thong Dee and Her Mahout
Thong Dee has lived with and been cared for by the same mahout for more than 18 years. Their long relationship is part of what makes a visit with her feel so personal. You can see the familiarity between them as her mahout guides the activities and helps guests get to know her.
Thong Dee is the only elephant at this small, local elephant home, with a simple, personal atmosphere quite different from a large elephant camp. During your visit, you can spend time feeding and bathing her while learning more about her daily life from the person who knows her best.
Bath Time with Thong Dee
Thong Dee has her own bathing pool at the camp. During the half-day experience, guests can help rinse her with a hose or gently brush her while she enjoys the water.
Her mahout stays close throughout the activity, guiding guests on where to stand and how to interact with her safely. It is a chance to spend time with Thong Dee and see a familiar part of her daily routine.
Caring for Thong Dee Every Day
Feeding Thong Dee during your visit is a lovely way to get to know her, but the food guests offer is only a small part of what she needs throughout the day. Caring for a large elephant takes daily planning, time, and a steady supply of food.
Her mahout gathers food from his own garden and also buys fruit and other suitable food from local markets. He takes Thong Dee to the garden as part of her routine, giving her time in a familiar outdoor space. Behind every visit is the ongoing work of making sure she has enough to eat each day.
Thong Dee's Little Food Ritual
Thong Dee has a personality of her own, and one of the most delightful moments comes after guests have fed her. When her mahout offers her a pineapple top, she does not eat it straight away.
She first shakes and rubs it to remove the dirt, then enjoys her snack. It is a little habit that makes everyone smile. Guests are welcome to take photos or videos from a respectful distance, while her mahout stays nearby and gives directions.
Thong Dee and Her Favourite Log
You may notice that Thong Dee likes to carry a wooden log with her trunk. It is a familiar object that she often keeps close. When it is time for feeding or bathing, she usually puts the log down nearby and picks it up again later.
Thong Dee is the only elephant living at this small camp, and her log seems to be especially important to her. Please do not touch or pull the log while she is holding it, and follow her mahout's guidance throughout your visit.
Feed Thong Dee
Along with bathing and gently brushing Thong Dee, guests can also feed her. Each guest receives one basket containing bananas or other fruit. There is no need to peel the bananas—Thong Dee can take them with the peel on.
Her mahout will show you how to offer the fruit and stay nearby during the activity. It is a lovely opportunity for adults and children to meet Thong Dee up close.
Asian and African Elephants
Thong Dee is an Asian elephant. One way to recognise Asian elephants is by their relatively small ears. African elephants generally have much larger ears, while the African savanna elephant is usually larger overall than an Asian elephant.
Look closely at Thong Dee's trunk when she picks up a banana or holds her favourite log: an Asian elephant has one finger-like projection at the tip of its trunk to help grasp objects, while African elephants have two. Elephants use their trunk to gather food, touch objects and draw up water.
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