florence11 Posted October 16, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi I am on Celebrity Millenium in Jan I would just like to know if anyone has done the elephant trip and do you know what camp they use as I have read some bad reports. Thanks Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted October 16, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi I am on Celebrity Millenium in Jan I would just like to know if anyone has done the elephant trip and do you know what camp they use as I have read some bad reports. Thanks Tracey I can't answer your question, but I did ride an elephant in Bangkok once. It was not something that was a high point of my life. I have read that riding an elephant can be somewhat risky. I am not one to be put off by a little risk, but in my opinion, the benefit of the ride is not worth any risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted October 16, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Never have done one myself so I am interested in the responses here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted October 17, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Did the elephant ride in Disney, didn't seem to be that dangerous. :D .:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjoon Posted October 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 17, 2013 This is an old photo of us riding an elephant in Phuket. So old that my daughter is now 13. I really enjoyed the ride as I love elephants. My husband on the other hand saw all the things that could have gone wrong. You do ride along the edge of a hill at times and he was worried about the elephant tripping or slipping. We you have risks of everyday life this is no riskier. The guide sang most of the way. My daughter loved seeing the baby elephants but wasn't sure about feeding the large ones. If we were back there again I wouldn't hesitate to do another ride. We did it with Siam Safari. Not sure if they still exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjoon Posted October 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I just checked and found that Siam Safari still exists. I have copied the latest review from Trip Advisor. "This was a fabulous day out. Not just an elephant trek but a whole cultural experience. We enjoyed a coconut demonstration, Rice Demonstration and Curry Demonstration, followed by amazing Coconut pancakes, a ride on the water buffalo pulled dray and then onto see the baby elephants in action and see the rubber tapping show. Then off for a ride on the elephants. Truly amazing. Our Guide Oa was very funny and knowledgeable and made the day enjoyable. The buffet lunch after the trek was outstanding and of a very high standard with a good selection of delicious food. Highly recommend Siam Safari for your Elephant Trekking Experience." This is what we did as well and I now remember that I was lucky enough to get a kiss from an elephant. It felt like a hairy vacuum cleaner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbemje Posted November 16, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Very poor communication with Siam Safari after trying do many different ways. It appears they do not pick up at the Port of Phuket but never able to get a straight answer. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 17, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 17, 2013 We just did the one through our cruise ship which was fine. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevanb Posted November 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) We just got back and we went Elephant trekking here kokchangsafari.com there is no set times and they will pick up at port just make sure you have Thai Baht as they do not take USD We had our driver take us there he also took us to tigerkingdom.net that was unbelievable Edited November 21, 2013 by Stevanb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattitude Posted November 25, 2013 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We just got back and we went Elephant trekking here kokchangsafari.com there is no set times and they will pick up at port just make sure you have Thai Baht as they do not take USD We had our driver take us there he also took us to tigerkingdom.net that was unbelievable We are thinking of doing this in Feb. How long did you spend in each place? How long was your elephant trek? I see they go from 20 to 50 min. Did they treat the elephants well? When you went in to see the tigers did you go in with the big ones or the small ones? Did you have a chance to compair with people who did Siam Safari Elephant Trek? Hope I haven't overloaded you with questions. This is a bit of a reach for me so I just want to be sure it's the right thing to do in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevanb Posted November 25, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We are thinking of doing this in Feb. How long did you spend in each place? How long was your elephant trek? I see they go from 20 to 50 min. We did 30 minutes after we got to the top of the summit the guide got off the elephant and took pictures all the way back with our camera Did they treat the elephants well? yes just used his feet When you went in to see the tigers did you go in with the big ones or the small ones? The big ones Did you have a chance to compare with people who did Siam Safari Elephant Trek? No We wanted one that you did not have to make a reservation and our driver even uses the one we went to Hope I haven't overloaded you with questions. Ask away This is a bit of a reach for me so I just want to be sure it's the right thing to do in Phuket Yes I know we did a lot of research as it is a long way Are you using a driver >> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattitude Posted November 26, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 26, 2013 We are thinking of doing this in Feb. How long did you spend in each place? How long was your elephant trek? I see they go from 20 to 50 min. We did 30 minutes after we got to the top of the summit the guide got off the elephant and took pictures all the way back with our camera Did they treat the elephants well? yes just used his feet When you went in to see the tigers did you go in with the big ones or the small ones? The big ones Did you have a chance to compare with people who did Siam Safari Elephant Trek? No We wanted one that you did not have to make a reservation and our driver even uses the one we went to Hope I haven't overloaded you with questions. Ask away This is a bit of a reach for me so I just want to be sure it's the right thing to do in Phuket Yes I know we did a lot of research as it is a long way Are you using a driver >> Thanks for the help. Kok Chang Safari said they would send a car for us and also take us to Tiger Kingdom for a total of about $18 Do you have a driver/guide that you recommend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevanb Posted November 26, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thanks for the help. Kok Chang Safari said they would send a car for us and also take us to Tiger Kingdom for a total of about $18 Do you have a driver/guide that you recommend? mycheapphukettours@gmail.com His name was Sirichai Tell him that we are the ones that he took to the sapphire store at the end it was something we wanted to do he did not just take us there What cruise are you on ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattitude Posted November 26, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 26, 2013 We are on the Volendam for 28 days starting Feb 17th. So many interesting ports. It has been so much work trying to organize private tours and not a lot of activity on our roll calls. Appreciate your help.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevanb Posted November 26, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 26, 2013 We are on the Volendam for 28 days starting Feb 17th. So many interesting ports. It has been so much work trying to organize private tours and not a lot of activity on our roll calls. Appreciate your help.:) I see you are going to Port Klang, Malaysia The tours do not let you go up the Towers as least the cruise we did we where on Princess so it is probably the same tours ,. We just took a cab over or the ship had a bus that dropped you off at the towers for the day . BUT if you do not buy tickets in advance it will sell out and you will miss it People on our ship could not get tickets at 9.18 in the am sold out :eek: Here is link to but tickets in advance http://www.petronastwintowers.com.my/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattitude Posted December 16, 2013 #16 Share Posted December 16, 2013 mycheapphukettours@gmail.com His name was Sirichai Tell him that we are the ones that he took to the sapphire store at the end it was something we wanted to do he did not just take us there What cruise are you on ??? Thanks for all your help. We have hired Sirichai for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevanb Posted December 16, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 16, 2013 :D Thanks for all your help. We have hired Sirichai for the day. No problem have a great time do the big cats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrande Posted January 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted January 1, 2014 We have also booked Sirichai thanks to the recommendation on this board. Will report back next week after our cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevanb Posted January 2, 2014 #19 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Just make up a list and tell him where YOU want to go . He will not take you where you do not want to go If you need ideas let us know Also here is tiger we where with https://picasaweb.google.com/stbr51/Asia#5964341095246672434 Also remember to book tickets for tower way in advance as it sells out fast people on tour with us could not do towers it was sold out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertrande Posted January 7, 2014 #20 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Sirichai was great and accommodating. Brought us only to where we wanted to go (Pornthip, Kok Chang Safari, Tiger Kingdom, Rim Tang, Pearl Factory, Jungceylon Mall) and although he did give other suggestions, he did not push when we declined his offer. It was a comfortable safe ride in Phuket and we all enjoyed ourselves very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattitude Posted January 28, 2014 #21 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Sirichai was great and accommodating. Brought us only to where we wanted to go (Pornthip, Kok Chang Safari, Tiger Kingdom, Rim Tang, Pearl Factory, Jungceylon Mall) and although he did give other suggestions, he did not push when we declined his offer. It was a comfortable safe ride in Phuket and we all enjoyed ourselves very much. Is there anything you would skip on this itinerary if you ran out of time? Was there any place where you felt you could have used more time? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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