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We are
based at Baan Nai Sra just 20
minutes drive from Krabi and there
we invite you to climb aboard
one of our five elephants. Then
suddenly you're high above the
ground and heading into this amazing
scenery where the quiet will envelope
you as you relax into the swaying
rhythm of the elephant's walk
on a one or two hour trek (dependant
on 2 hour or half day safari).
Our elephants are not working
elephants, they work only with
tourists; some elephant trekking
operations abuse their animals
by forcing the animals to trek
with tourists after a long day
working in the forest, controlling
the elephants with fear and violence
which can only lead to frustration
and anger in these otherwise gentle
creatures. All our elephants are
well looked after, well fed and
watered and above all respected,
we hope and believe they are happy;
a happy elephant is a safe elephant.
After the trek we head to Sra
Keaw Cave a huge overhanging cave
of multiple tiers each pillared
with stalactites which we give
you time to explore at leisure,
providing you with drinks and
snacks. Here you can also swim
in the mineral water pool that
emerges from the cave and sample
some of the local pineapples.
It's a good idea to feed the elephants,
they won't forget the kindness,
but it is watching the dexterity
of their trunks that is the real
pleasure. On the half day tour
we give you a chance to see that
dexterity put to use as our elephants
put on a working demonstration
for you. You will not believe
just how clever and strong these
animals can be.
After we say goodbye to the elephants
we will show you one of the newer
attractions in this ancient landscape
by taking you to some of the areas
that featured in the movie 'The
Beach' starring Leonardo Di Caprio.
After which we will transfer you
back to your Hotel.
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