点评:We had such a fantastic day at the sanctuary. All of the elephants here have been rescued from tough backgrounds like in the logging or the entertainment industry, and it’s immediately clear how well they’re now cared for. Each elephant has its own dedicated carer who lives on-site, which really shows in how relaxed and happy they seem.
The whole experience was incredibly well put together. It starts with an informative talk about the elephant’s background, how they’re looked after now, and their daily routines, which really helps you appreciate the work being done.
You then get to meet the elephants and feed them fruit, followed by making rice balls for them—which they absolutely love! Spending that time up close with them is something really special.
After that, you join them for a mud bath and a wash in a natural pool, helping to scrub them down before rinsing them off. It’s fun, hands-on, and done in a way that clearly puts the elephants’ comfort first. The handlers always ensure the animals are relaxed and needs are put first.
Once you’ve finished, there are showers (with towels and shower gel provided), and then you take part in a Thai cooking class followed by a really tasty hot buffet lunch.
What stood out most was just how ethical everything felt. The guides were brilliant—friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to answer questions or help take photos. There’s also a photographer capturing the day, and all the photos are included in the price, to be downloaded at your at your leisure, which is a great bonus.
Overall, an unforgettable experience and, most importantly, a place where the elephants are genuinely well looked after.
翻译:我们在保护区度过了非常棒的一天。这里所有的大象都曾遭受过伐木场或娱乐业等恶劣环境的折磨,如今它们得到了很好的照顾,这一点显而易见。每头大象都有一位专属的饲养员住在保护区内,从它们放松快乐的神态就能看出这一点。
整个体验安排得非常周到。首先是一场内容丰富的讲解,介绍了大象的过往经历、目前的照料方式以及它们的日常作息,这让你更加体会到工作人员的辛勤付出。
之后,你可以近距离接触大象,喂它们水果,还可以亲手为它们制作米饭团——它们可是非常爱吃的!与它们亲密接触的时光真的非常特别。
接下来,你可以和它们一起在天然水池里进行泥浴和清洗,帮忙给它们搓洗身体,最后冲洗干净。整个过程充满乐趣,你可以亲身参与,而且工作人员始终把大象的舒适放在首位。他们确保每头大象都感到放松,并优先满足它们的需求。
行程结束后,您可以淋浴(提供毛巾和沐浴露),然后参加泰式烹饪课程,之后享用美味的热自助午餐。
最令人印象深刻的是,一切都体现出极高的道德标准。导游们非常棒——热情友好、知识渊博,总是乐于解答问题或帮忙拍照。此外,还有摄影师全程记录,所有照片都包含在费用中,您可以随时下载,这真是一项超值福利。
总而言之,这是一次难忘的体验,更重要的是,这里的大象得到了真正的悉心照料。