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With animal welfare and conservation at the heart of what they do , Elephant Hills has received numerous awards and accolades from worldwide associations such as Global Spirit and National Geographic .

Mae Hong Son

Andaman Sea

Khao Sok National Park ( Elephant Hills )

Khao Lak Phuket

GOLDEN TRIANGLE

Chiang Rai

Chiang Mai ( Elephant Hills )

Surat Thani

Krabi

THAILAND

Bangkok

Koh Samui

LAOS

CAMBODIA

VIETNAM

Gulf of Thailand

Mae Rim District

Chiang Mai Old Town City

Chiang Mai International Airport

Elephant Camp

KHAO LAK

The Bush Camp

Bush Camp elephants

CHIANG MAI

2hour transfer

Cheow Larn Lake Lake Camp

Ratchaprabha Dam

Elephant Experiences

KHAO SOK NATIONAL PARK

Elephant encounters and fun soft adventure . A brilliant experience !

Combining the camp idea of African national parks with the Thai tropical rainforest , Elephant Hills are Thailand ’ s first luxury tented jungle camps and highly recommended . Tucked away in the jungle of Khao Sok National Park are the Elephant Camp and floating Lake Camp . Both are within easy reach of numerous beach resorts , making it easy to take a detour into the wilderness . In addition , the Bush Camp Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand provides another option for those in search of soft adventure . Set in a remote area beside the Ping River , the Bush Camp gives you a taste of Northern Thailand ’ s fascinating nature and culture . Choose from 2-4 day soft adventure tours which all include a variety of activities , such as simple forest walks or lengthy treks , scenic canoe or longtail boat trips . The highlight of any stay at Elephant Hills is the unforgettable Elephant Experience , where you ethically interact with these majestic beasts . You ’ ll get up close with these gentle giants , watch them enjoy an extensive bath , before preparing and feeding them one of their daily meals . The elephants are then released back into their large free-roaming park area , where you can watch them play , interact and graze in their natural habitat . At each camp you ’ re accommodated in luxury glamping tents , made from waterproof canvas and fully equipped with all the amenities you would find in a 4H hotel to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible . Each tour includes buffet meals , which provide a great opportunity to share the day ’ s adventures with fellow guests while evenings at the Elephant Camp also include cookery demonstrations and dance performances from local schools . Across the next two pages you ’ ll find details on each of the camps along with tour itineraries .

Best time to go : Elephant Hills is very much a year round destination . Whilst December-April is officially considered to be the dry season , Khao Sok ’ s rainforest location means that rain may still occur at any time . Most activities are available in all weather . Chiang Mai ’ s cool season ( December-February ) is a popular time to visit and , while the hot season ( mid- March to June ) and the rainy season ( June-November ) brings higher humidity and rain , it doesn ’ t tend to rain all day and as with Khao Sok , most activities are available in all weather .