Elephant Trekking in Phuket
Popular Phuket Tours And Fun Activities For The KidsElephant Trekking in Phuket, is an unforgettable experienced that shouldn't be missed during your holiday vacation in Phuket.
The kids will really enjoy this especially if they are lucky enough to get to ride on the elephants neck.Elephants were once a vital part of Thai life. Both in warfare and later an important part of the logging industry. Logging was banned in Thailand in 1989 and since then the only need for these domesticated elephants has been in the tourism industry.
The Elephants that were once used for the logging industry are now being used for elephant trekking in Phuket and across other parts of Thailand. Unfortunately there are some elephant camps that do not treat their elephants very well, but not all. The elephants don't receive the proper care or food required and they are sometimes mistreated.
Tourism provides one of the few legal ways elephants and their handlers can make a living. So when you choose to go elephant trekking in Phuket ensure that you choose a reputable elephant camp. We haven't come across any elephant camps that I could say have been mistreating their elephants. Although a friend has said that she would never ride an elephant again because of the terrible way the handler treated the elephant that she was riding. There are several reputable elephant camps across Phuket, where you will be able to trek through rubber plantations or jungle trails. Most of the elephant safaris only go for around 30 minutes to one hour, and a lot of the elephant treks include a buffalo cart ride or whitewater rafting depending on what you choose. Some also include lunch. We found a great way to book our elephant rides in Phuket and more importantly with elephants that are not being mistreated. Have a look at
some customer reviews and up to date prices for a half day tour
or a
one hour tour
that includes transfer from your chosen hotel. Secret TipAs you will experience every time you hop into a Tuk Tuk or Taxi, the driver will ask you, "do you want to go on a tour or go to the best elephant ride in Phuket". Just be aware that they will take you to wherever pays them best.
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