We did the 'Own an Elephant for a day' with my 2 year old, 4 year old, husband and mother and it was a very enriching experience from all aspects. The staff were professional and friendly who went out of their way to make it enjoyable, as well as an educational experience. The elephants were very happy and obviously very... more

My husband and I thought Patara Elephant Farm would be the highlight of our Chiang Mai trip and we were not wrong. Pat and his team are wonderful, full of knowledge and genuine love for the elephants at the farm. The knowlege you aquire along with the actual elephant contact you will encounter on the day is priceless and really... more

I can't say enough about the experience that Patara Elephant Farm provided to me the other day. Rather than spend money to go see elephants paint, kick a soccer ball, and perform to a musical number, I opted for the experience of a lifetime with Patara: Elephant Handler for a Day!! The educational and inspirational way in which the program... more

Our day with the elephants was amazing. We had very high expectations after reading reviews, and the experience exceeded those expectations. The staff were outstanding and the elephants were beautiful and well cared for. It was the experience of a lifetime. more

if you do only one thing when you're in chiangmai, visit patara. it is difficult to describe what a spiritual experience this is. in teaching you about elephants, you will learn about thailand, the environment and our place on the planet. it is a special experience. more

Although the experience is every bit as amazing as everyone else has said, and there's not much I can add that would be helpful (DEFINITELY spend a day here!), don't forget your own camera! They will give you a disc (or 2) with photos and video, but if your group that day is very large, like ours (12 people), not... more

This was such an incredible day that I can barely describe it. The trainers were excellent and the connection that I felt with my elephant, Boon Pak, was amazing. If you want to 'own' an elephant for a day, here is your chance. Be assured that this day will change your life forever! It is not for the faint of... more

Having just spent the day at Patara on Sunday I have to say it was most definitely a day that I will never forget! I cannot recommend this highly enough to everyone and I have to say that I had the best elephant of the bunch!!! The day is so well organised and worth every penny and the information and... more

Yesterday, I became an elephant owner for a day and an elephant lover for a lifetime. I spent the day at Patara Elephant Farm. This may seem expensive vs other elephant place but it is UNDERPRICED for what you get and the entire experience. With my elephant Maesi Noi, I brushed her, washed her, road her for a total of... more