Comments on: Glamping Among The Elephants: A Journey to Khao Sok

By: Gia Thompson

Gia Thompson — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:45:38 +0000

I’m not quite sure how you can recommend Khao Sok! Every one of those mahouts has a bullhook in their hand….if you don’t know what this is, it used during “the crush” (please google a video) where these elephants are taken as babies from their Moms/herd and beaten as babies to remind them to stay in line as adults for photos like what you took with them. This is far from an ethical camp!! You are feeding into the abuse and promoting other tourists to as well.

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 03:07:37 +0000

In reply to Hannah. Indeed. I think Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai is absolutely the gold standard, but if you aren't going up that far north this is an awesome alternative!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 18:49:07 +0000

I always worry that elephants are being treated fairly and ethically in places like these. As far as I can tell the Elephant Camp is one of the good ones.

By: Glamping the New Wave of Ecotourism

Glamping the New Wave of Ecotourism — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 02:59:47 +0000

[…] Alex in Wanderland says “They [Elephant Hills] designed is an interaction that is far more rewarding and respectful than simply sitting on an elephant’s back.” […]

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 20:09:03 +0000

In reply to Rachitha. Definitely great for families... I think kids would lose it over getting to meet those elephants!

By: Rachitha

Rachitha — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 06:15:20 +0000

Seems like a perfect place for family vacations… The pictures are amazing and the Elephants are adorable.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:36:35 +0000

In reply to Marni. I hope that for myself someday too, Marni! I would absolutely go back and camp at Khao Yai again in an attempt to see them here in Thailand, though chances are certainly lower than in South Africa.

By: Marni

Marni — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 19:54:10 +0000

I was really worried ahead of reading this post that there would be elephant-riding involved, but I’m glad to be proven wrong! I even love what you said about your own experience riding an elephant and coming to the realization of how wrong it is. I’m not crazy about seeing those guys on the elephants still, but I know every change has to start somewhere, and it does seem like this place is on the right path. Hopefully they can step up their game more. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that you eventually get to see a wild elephant in its natural environment. I was lucky enough to see several during a safari in South Africa, and the experience truly cannot compare.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 03:01:10 +0000

In reply to Justin Estor.

Absolutely! It’s definitely perfect for connected destinations on the East and West coast — if you’re going to Phuket and Koh Samui, pop a few days here inbetween and you’ll get your transportation totally taken care of!

By: Justin Estor

Justin Estor — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:26:14 +0000

WOW! That seems like a lovely experience! We’re aiming to visit Thailand for the fist time this August. Is it advisable for first-timers?