I have a deep appreciation for how you chose to go to an elephant sanctuary, instead of a riding tour and sharing your knowledge with us! Elephants are one of my favorite animals, so I hope I'll be able to experience this some day! It looked incredibly fun and I loved how they gave you each a shirt! They all seemed to have a different pattern, which makes it even more special!
Mad respect for your level of social, ecological and environmental awareness! If only the world were more like this, this planet would be such a better place. Thank you guys!
Thank you for your kind words, Pietro! Like the famous saying, "be the change you wish to see in the world" ;) It was definitely an incredible experience of a lifetime!! - Thomas & Tracey
You both are such a fabulous couple! Your videos are wonderful! And your great friends Tora and Miki too! I wish it both continued success because you are so real and outstanding!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kellee!! It truly means so much!! We are so lucky to have amazing supporters like you! Much love! - Thomas & Tracey
Sooooo cute!!!! I didn't know that Phuket had an Elephant Jungle Sanctuary!! We went to the Chiang Mai one and it was amazing! We'll have to visit this one next time =)
Wow that was a really cool trip to watch and it's great that Tracey got to be in the vlog more too haha I really respect and appreciate that you guys chose not to do a elephant riding tour and supported an elephant sanctuary instead! You guys are very conscious of what you participate in and I think that videos like this help future travellers to be aware too.
Thank you for your continuous support, Rachel!! It was an experience of a lifetime. So glad that we got the chance to share this with you all. It was Tracey's dream come true as elephants are her favourite! Much love! - Thomas & Tracey
I had no idea about the elephants there. The whole experience with the elephants seem so much fun. It's really good to know since we're also planning a visit to Thailand sometime soon :D
Hi! Great blog. I have a question: Is there a place to shower once you are finished? we have a flight later in the day and would love to go to the sanctuary right before and I'm just not sure yet because we don't want to catch an 28hr flight back home dirty.
enienileg Please check out Elephant Nature Park in Chiangmai. They're the first sanctuary that helps injured elephants from the riding and logging business, street begging or circus. They have many projects that you can volunteer in many provinces including Phuket.
Hi Charly! We booked ours about 2 weeks in advance. They are quite busy during popular vacation seasons so it's definitely better to book in advance on their website! Hope this helps! - Thomas & Tracey
ahhh...I have mixed feelings about this place. I read other reviews that said that the Elephants are forced into the water and doing tricks like putting their trunks around people for pictures and the space there is too small for them and that they are kept tied to trees when the activities are over... It also said that the Elephants are poked and their ears pulled if they try to leave the water... It looks like a great place and if you're so into the activities subtle cruelty like that could be left unnoticed but still... I heard that the only real sanctuary is PHUKET ELEPHANT SANCTUARY and it does not offer baths together with Elephants. It's further away and doesn't offer hotel pickups so I don't know who to believe and what to choose... Guess I will go for the cruelty free option.
MarijaKeisha yes!! This is true. Phuket elephant sanctuary is the only one that has the elephants happiness and health as it’s top priority. The only place I would go
I love those elephants. They understand more than we think they are. Beautiful peaceful giants.
Hi Friends!
We are very sorry it has taken us so long to upload our Thailand Vlogs. Although very belated, we hope that you will enjoy! Much love!
I have a deep appreciation for how you chose to go to an elephant sanctuary, instead of a riding tour and sharing your knowledge with us! Elephants are one of my favorite animals, so I hope I'll be able to experience this some day! It looked incredibly fun and I loved how they gave you each a shirt! They all seemed to have a different pattern, which makes it even more special!
Mad respect for your level of social, ecological and environmental awareness! If only the world were more like this, this planet would be such a better place. Thank you guys!
Thank you for your kind words, Pietro! Like the famous saying, "be the change you wish to see in the world" ;) It was definitely an incredible experience of a lifetime!! - Thomas & Tracey
You both are such a fabulous couple! Your videos are wonderful! And your great friends Tora and Miki too! I wish it both continued success because you are so real and outstanding!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Kellee!! It truly means so much!! We are so lucky to have amazing supporters like you! Much love! - Thomas & Tracey
Sooooo cute!!!! I didn't know that Phuket had an Elephant Jungle Sanctuary!! We went to the Chiang Mai one and it was amazing! We'll have to visit this one next time =)
Great vlog guys! The food looked so so good. Oh how I miss Thailand.... It was awesome to meet you guys yesterday!
Thank you so much for meeting us as well, Drew!! We are looking forward to the next time we hang out! - Thomas & Tracey
Hi guys, that was so cool n lots of fun.....n also happy belated b'day Tora!!! Thks for sharing this vlog.....
So glad that you enjoyed it!! Will pass on your bday wish to Tora! ;D Much love! - Thomas & Tracey
I’ll be heading to Phuket Thailand in a few weeks and I can’t wait until I get the the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary 😍😍😍😍😍
Wow that was a really cool trip to watch and it's great that Tracey got to be in the vlog more too haha
I really respect and appreciate that you guys chose not to do a elephant riding tour and supported an elephant sanctuary instead! You guys are very conscious of what you participate in and I think that videos like this help future travellers to be aware too.
Thank you for your continuous support, Rachel!! It was an experience of a lifetime. So glad that we got the chance to share this with you all. It was Tracey's dream come true as elephants are her favourite! Much love! - Thomas & Tracey
Omg this is the coolest place ever! I must consult your vlogs again when we go to Thailand!
You definitely should, Yu!! It was an incredible experience!! - Thomas & Tracey
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I had no idea about the elephants there. The whole experience with the elephants seem so much fun. It's really good to know since we're also planning a visit to Thailand sometime soon :D
Awesome.. my bucket list!
ahh your video is making me miss Thailand! Can't wait to go back!! lol :)
I can’t wait!!! Did you have to make advance reservations??
Hahaha Looks like someone wanted to steal Tracey from Thomas. So adorable
Yay! I share my birthday with Tora! 大晦日生まれ！
That's awesome!! New Years Eve birthday buddies! - Thomas & Tracey
Hi! Great blog. I have a question: Is there a place to shower once you are finished? we have a flight later in the day and would love to go to the sanctuary right before and I'm just not sure yet because we don't want to catch an 28hr flight back home dirty.
Hey! Did you do a half day tour or full day tour?
wow, your camera has really good quality, what are you using to take this video?
Thank you so much for your comment! We filmed with our Canon G7X Mark II camera for this vlog! - Thomas & Tracey
can't wait
Thanks Nice Vlog 🐘🐘🐘
Thank you so much for always supporting our videos, Bryan! Much love! - Thomas & Tracey
We're staying in kata beach. I was wondering how far is this sanctuary from kata/karon beach?
enienileg Please check out Elephant Nature Park in Chiangmai. They're the first sanctuary that helps injured elephants from the riding and logging business, street begging or circus. They have many projects that you can volunteer in many provinces including Phuket.
That looks amazing
It was!! wish we could do that everyday! ;D - Thomas & Tracey
That was Amazing
It was definitely an incredible experience! We are so glad to be able to share this day with you! - Thomas & Tracey
Hello, is this the full day ot half day tour?
Hi, great video! One question: did you hired this elephant tour that same day? the previous day? or weeks in advance? Thank you!!
Hi Charly! We booked ours about 2 weeks in advance. They are quite busy during popular vacation seasons so it's definitely better to book in advance on their website! Hope this helps! - Thomas & Tracey
thanks Thomas & Tracey!
So question: The shirt they give you... Did you have to pay extra to keep it? Or was that included?
Hi Jasmin! It was included in the fee! also transportation from our hotel to the sanctuary, and delicious lunch. - Thomas &Tracey
Cost ?
Do they offer hotel pickup ??
5:16 too cute ,hard to find this angle
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ahhh...I have mixed feelings about this place. I read other reviews that said that the Elephants are forced into the water and doing tricks like putting their trunks around people for pictures and the space there is too small for them and that they are kept tied to trees when the activities are over... It also said that the Elephants are poked and their ears pulled if they try to leave the water... It looks like a great place and if you're so into the activities subtle cruelty like that could be left unnoticed but still...
I heard that the only real sanctuary is PHUKET ELEPHANT SANCTUARY and it does not offer baths together with Elephants. It's further away and doesn't offer hotel pickups so I don't know who to believe and what to choose... Guess I will go for the cruelty free option.
MarijaKeisha yes!! This is true. Phuket elephant sanctuary is the only one that has the elephants happiness and health as it’s top priority. The only place I would go
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Thank you!!
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I got a free vest after being there. The baby there was called Naughty boy
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Thank you for not riding an elephant and for nor doing elephant massage and for supporting an elephant sanctuary.
With all due respect, but it is such a shame that you are not aware how unethical and harmful for elephants this is.