I came here with my co-workers on a trip to Thailand. I guess it's the elephant's quarters. We didn't go on an elephant riding tour here, so we just had a look around. Guide elephants to the river and play in the river? Gyosui? If I could ride an elephant, I would have liked to cross the river. There are elephants ranging from small to large, and are they brought out here to ride elephants?

A superb way to learn and experience the ecosystem that supports Thailand’s endangered Elephant population. Elephantstay is managed by an American and Australian team who work with Thai Mahouts and their families. Our one-day visit included cleaning, feeding and riding our Elephant into the nearby river, lunch and plenty of water. Visitors are given a private on-site bedroom to change and shower, with towels and soap provided. It’s a well organised and efficiently run activity. Definitely recommended.

What an honor it is to be able to review our FOURTH visit to Elephantstay!!!My husband and I have been visiting Elephantstay since 2017 and have brought our children on the last two trips. We initially came for the elephants, but we continue to return for the community, culture, and compassion of everyone who lives and works in the village. When you're at the Kraal, you truly belong, and there is nothing else like it. Each visit, we have been blessed with the opportunity to learn about the culture, Asian elephants, and to have a hands-on experience of getting to know the elephants in a very real way. This past trip exceeded our wildest imaginations because we were fortunate to witness the birth of twins! At 9:05PM on a Friday evening, Lexi came to our rooms to inform us that a baby had been born. We arrived just in time to see Jumjuree give birth to the second elephant about 10 minutes later. Celebrating the miraculous birth of the twins was an unforgettable experience, and we still can't believe how incredibly lucky we were to be there. Over the next few days, we celebrated not only with the village but also with the greater community, as many people came to make merit and pray for blessings for the twins. Words cannot fully express the sense of community we felt during our visit. Elephantstay is truly a place where you can find a sense of belonging when you immerse yourself in the environment. Michelle, Ewa, and Lexi work incredibly hard to give all their guests a truly personal experience. The mahouts and the rest of the elephant staff are so friendly and inclusive that it is easy to forget that most of us don't speak the same language. Bonds are formed through laughter, washing produce together, playing with the children, and caring for the elephants. Words are not needed where camaraderie exists. Thank you all so much for an absolutely amazing two weeks! You have given us such a gift, and we can't wait to come back and see you all again soon!

We had an absolutely marvellous time at elephant stay. I highly recommend it. Our children had an absolute ball spending time with these marvellous animals and the dedicated team of people,who work with them. I now have 2 committed conservationists. Thank you so much to Eva, Michelle, Lexi, and, importantly, to the dedicated mahouts who took such great care of both the children and the elephants.