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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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