“What a terrific experience from start to finish. Our guide Bit (Big Bit!) is the man. Full of local knowledge about native plants, elephants and the region, he’s also pretty darn funny. The trip was everything advertised - and then some. The bamboo raft ride was an amazing start, followed by a short hike to a cool waterfall and a delicious local lunch. At the Pon Elephant Sanctuary, we got plenty of up close and personal experience with the elephants and it all seemed caring, ethical and humane, starting with some in-water frolicking and ending with preparing and feeding some special digestive food. In between was a great little hike…”

“The sticky waterfall was fun & a great experience. But you need to have same degree of fitness. The elephants was amazing we walked in the jungle with the elephants watch them bath feed them. Finished the trip with a bamboo raft triRead more”

“Amazing experience! Comfortable transport and well-cared-for elephants. Feeding them was a highlight, and the bamboo rafting was absolutely amazing! The Pad Thai we made was also the best I've ever tasted. Tip: Bring a waterproof case for your phone!”

“It was a great experience with friendly people very well organized with the driver picking you up from the hotel.”

“it was amazing, our tour guide was so informative, she was happy to take photos, she was super helpful and always there when we needed her, she couldn’t have been more attentive!! I got a big bite at one point and she was so helpful and fast to grab the first aid kit to help out. She was always happy to stop at a 7/11 for my partner to get smokes She was so good that you didn’t even need to ask for anything, she offered it before it even crossed your mind, I would 100% book again and would recommend this to anyone I speak to!”

“My whole day at Joy Elephant Sanctuary was amazing. Jade and the staff were so kind and helpful. The elephants are well cared for and respected. We got to prepare food for them and walk through the forest to see them doing their thing. The guide gave us lots of information about the elephants. We also relaxed by a waterfall with some hot tea. Lunch was Veg Pad Thai, salad, and some fruit. Before we left, they taught us how to make a Thai herb inhaler as a souvenir. Then we went bamboo rafting, which was beautiful. This place really respects the elephants and doesn't make them do tricks, entertain…”

“Very good tour. Pik our tour guide made sure we were well looked after. The waterfall, rafting and lunch was great. Very helpful having the hotel pick up as well.”

“The elephant sanctuary was a good way to intermingle with the elephants. One got to feed them, bathe with them in the mud or the water and just pet them. The bamboo rafting was an experience in itself with some rapids in areas. The waterfall was a good place to cool off but not the highlight of the day.”

“Great experience seeing elephants in natural habitat. Looked well looked after and cared for. Waterfall was amazing due to previous rain and bamboo rafting was relaxing”

“Fun day good group xthanks Pik great staff really enkoyed the experience linch on arrival all good saw elephants too x👍”