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Patara Elephant Farm

299/22 | Mae Hea, Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand
66-81 9922551, 66 81-6710958
Ranked #1 of 180 attractions in Chiang Mai
5.0 of 5 stars 753 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveller Description:   Trip available in English and Deutsch. Experience the Heart of Giving for the Heart of Living at the Patara Elephant Farm. Patara Elephant Farm is... more »
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

I was a bit skeptical about this elephant farm (as I was with all EFs). This one was not touristy. The elephants are taken care of very well. It was an experience I am glad I did not miss. I would go back to Thailand just to do this again. The elephants and incredible, and Mahouts and owners all do... More

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Fremantle, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The elephants were happy, healthy and so well looked after, the groups are small and the caretakers are care takers. They are friendly, helpful and not at all pushy or demanding, with us or the elephants! This was an amazing experience I will not forget in a hurry! More

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Las Pinas
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189 reviews 189 reviews
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65 helpful votes 65 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

It is an over hyped experience. It feels like an amusement park - only with live elephants. Poor creatures!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Not much else to add to the title. If you want a day that you will talk about for years sign up now. I am very skeptical of places that use animals as part of a tourist attraction and spending the day at Patara put me at ease. My money was well spent. More

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Delta, Utah
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The elephant staff and owners really care about the elephants and the guests. It was a top notch experience. DO It! you won't regret it! More

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Calgary, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This was a highlight of our Thailand trip and something we will take with us in memory for the rest of our days. The best way I can describe the experience is that it is not a zoo, it is not a circus, it is not for entertainment. It is a ranch and rather than horses, you are with Elephants... More

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Chiang Mai, Thailand
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

A must do before you die! WoW! What was there no to dislike about this full day of uplifting energy, personal interation with your own elephant ... just amazing! More

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Espoo, Finland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Sounds expensive but it´s worth it! And I got little bonus when little elephant wants to play with me quite roughly and I "dive" to the bushes. Few scars in arm and little scary :). Thanks for first-aid! And we got a lot of excellent pictures and videos also. Cheers to Buni the elephant and his caretaker! and all the... More

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Tenerife, Spain
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Words can't express how wonderful this place is so all we will say is go and see it for yourselves! I guarantee it will blow your mind. More

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Fort Collins, Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW
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My husband and I recently returned home from 2 weeks in Thailand. Everyone has asked us what our favorite part was. While every piece of Thailand was amazing, our day with the elephants was a memory we will never forget. What a wonderful way to experience elephants-by having your very own for a day. While feeding them, learning about their... More

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