Elephant Camp Adventure - 3 weeks

What will you be doing, who will you meet and where will you stay?

Get up close and personal with Thailand.

The Elephant Camp adventure will be a truly memorable experience. All we can say is you will really appreciate the hospitality of Elephant Camp. The group size of the projects are really small so you won’t feel overcrowded and you will get to know the local community and the children you will be teaching.

You will be able to give so much of your knowledge to the Mahouts and the children in the camp and they will not forget your teaching. Immerse yourself in the project for 3 weeks and we can promise you that it will be an experience you will not forget, wherever you might find yourself in the months ahead.

It’s easier then you think to make a difference.

Price £$1399 includes Free TEFL and Mindfulness Courses

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Highlights of the project

The 3-week adventure will be an adventure of a lifetime. No other elephant camp can offer you the hospitality and the intimacy of this project because we keep the numbers small, so that you truly get the full experience of living and working with elephants. The moment you walk into the Elephant Camp you will feel special. The big highlights of this trip are teaching the children in the Kindergarten and the Mahouts as well as getting to know the elephants and having the chance to experience first hand what it's like to work with these magnificent animals.

Details

Accommodation You will be staying at the Elephant Camp for the duration of the project. The room you will be staying in is a private room with private bathroom and shower.
Group Size Small groups, which allows for a really personal touch.
Location Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Start day We normally start the project on a Monday. However, if you think you will be arriving earlier or later then please contact us and we can give you some advice and information.
Airport Pick up and Drop Chiang Mai Airport (CNX). You will be met at the airport by one of our in country partners.
Your Day The normal working day starts at 8am until 4pm. There is a lunch break at 12pm for 1 Hour.
Transport Transport to the project isn't a problem because you will be staying at the project.

What’s included?

All food Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided at the elephant camp except on a Saturday and Sunday, when only breakfast is provided.
Accommodation Accommodation is included at the elephant camp.
Airport pick up and drop off Airport pick up and drop off.
Training Training is included as well as an orientation by the Elephant Camp
Support 24 hour support from our on site local partners

What’s not included?

Flights, Travel, Insurance, Drinks

What to budget for?

  • Plan to spend about $50 per week while you are staying at the Elephant Camp
  • Travel insurance
  • Police Check
  • Visa Costs
  • Flights to Thailand (The Airport in Bangkok is called Survanabhumi and the code is BKK. The code for Chiang Mai is CNX)

Itinerary

Week 1

Activities

  • Teaching at the Kindergarten in the Hill Tribe Village
  • Teaching the Mahout at the Elephant Camp
  • Cleaning the elephant residences
  • Preparing food for the elephants
  • Exercising with elephants
  • Learning how to cook sticky rice and herbs for the elephants
  • Mud Spa and Dry with the elephants
  • Bathing with elephants
  • Trekking into the jungle to find herbs for the elephants
  • Visit to the Hill Tribe Village
  • Visit another elephant camp to understand what the elephants did before retirement.
  • Feeding the elephants.
  • Farming at the elephant camp

Day 1

Pick up from Chiang Mai Airport (Airport Code CNX) or pick from hotel in Chiang Mai by one of our partners.
Arrive at the Elephant Camp. Warm welcome and check into home stay.
Change into Elephant Camp Uniform and listen to Elephant Camp Orientation.
Spend the rest of the day with the Elephants.

Day 2

Elephant Activities and Teaching at the Kindergarten.

Day 3

Elephant Activities and Teaching the Mahout.

Day 4

Elephant Activities and Teaching at the Kindergarten.

Day 5

Trekking and Riding Elephants

Day 6-7

Saturday and Sunday are your days off. Breakfast will be served and the elephant camp offers you a return journey to Chiang Mai where you can spend the day having a look around.

Week 2

Activities

  • Cleaning the elephant residences
  • Teaching at the Kindergarten
  • Teaching the Mahouts
  • Farming
  • Preparing food for the elephants
  • Exercising with elephants
  • Learning how to cook sticky rice and herbs for the elephants
  • Mud Spa and Dry with the elephants
  • Bathing with elephants
  • Trekking into the jungle to find herbs for the elephants
  • Harvesting plants for elephants
  • Learn how to make paper from elephant poo.
  • Thai cooking class

Day 8

Elephant Activities

Day 9

Elephant Activities and Teaching at the Kindergarten

Day 10

Elephant Activities and Teaching the Mahout

Day 11

Elephant Activities and Teaching at the Kindergarten

Day 12

Visit the local market and Thai Cooking Day

Day 13 - 14

Saturday and Sunday are your days off. Breakfast will be served and the elephant camp offers you a return journey to Chiang Mai where you can spend the day having a look around.

Week 3

Activities

  • Cleaning the elephant residences
  • Teaching at the Kindergarten
  • Teaching the Mahouts
  • Farming
  • Preparing food for the elephants
  • Exercising with elephants
  • Learning how to cook sticky rice and herbs for the elephants
  • Mud Spa and Dry with the elephants
  • Bathing with elephants
  • Trekking into the jungle to find herbs for the elephants
  • Harvesting plants for elephants
  • White Water rafting

Day 15

Elephant Activities

Day 16

Elephant Activities and Teaching at the Kindergarten (Test Day)

Day 17

Elephant Activities and Teaching Mahouts (Test Day)

Day 18

White water rafting

Day 19

Elephant Activities and farewell party

Day 20 - 21

Saturday and Sunday are your days off. Breakfast will be served and the elephant camp offers you a return journey to Chiang Mai where you can spend the day having a look around.

Day 22

Return to Chiang Mai Airport or Chiang Mai Town

Sound good?

Price £$1399 includes Free TEFL and Mindfulness Courses

Please contact Enjoy TEFL to check availability

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