Kechor Elephant Sanctuary
The local Karen community has a long history of caring for elephants and considers them part of the family. We partnered with the local Karen community in Ban Sop Win, Chiang Mai Province to establish Kerchor ECO Elephant Park. We are not just an elephant park, but also an elephant sanctuary that houses both our own elephants and rescued orphaned elephants.
By following our approach, we hope to help travelers understand the close bond between the Karen community and their elephant family members, and spread awareness of how elephants should be properly cared for, loved, and cherished.
Riding is strictly prohibited within the project; elephants must only exhibit natural behaviors.
Most of Ker-Chor's donations and tourism revenue are used for elephant care, including habitat conservation, forage, veterinary care, and rescue costs. The well-being of local communities is also taken into consideration.
1. Half-day elephant care morning session
Itinerary
- morning session 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM pick-up & drop-off at the hotel
- Introduction to the Elephant Lifestyle in Thailand
- Get to know elephants, feed them, interact, and play together
- Walk with elephants
- Mud spa with elephants and gentle pats
- Enjoy traditional Thai food
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Return to hotel
2. Half-day elephant care afternoon session
Itinerary
- afternoon session 1:00 PM–1:30 PM pick-up & drop-off at the hotel
- Introduction to the Elephant Lifestyle in Thailand
- Get to know elephants, feed them, interact, and play together
- Walk with elephants
- Mud spa with elephants and gentle pats
- Making herbal medicine balls for elephants
- Enjoy traditional Thai food
- Return to the hotel between 6:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
Inclusions
- Elephant feeding food
- Insurance
- Lunch/fruit/drinking water
- Transport
3. Elephant Camp + Bamboo Rafting 1-day Tour
Itinerary
- Pick-up time (morning) 8:00–8:30 AM.
- Arrive at the elephant camp conservation center, including lunch, with an introduction to the lifestyle of elephants in Thailand.
- Making herbal medicine balls for elephants
- Feed the elephants
- Elephant bathing
- Bamboo rafting 30 min
- Return to the hotel around 4:30 PM.
Inclusions
- Elephant feeding food
- Insurance
- Lunch/fruit/drinking water
- Transport
- Children aged 3–8 pay child price. Free for children aged 0–2.
Not Included
- Tips
- Other fees not mentioned
Items to bring
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Sandals/flip-flops
- Towel
- Walking shoes
- Camera
- Insect repellent (raincoat – rainy season from April to October)
