This is by far the most incredible experience you could have in Thailand. These elephants came from terrible conditions and horrible places where they were used and abused by humans. They now just want nice people to come feed them and bathe them.
We booked online and were picked up from our Airbnb. We spent the day feeding the elephants, making them some sticky rice balls, going on a hike with them, bathing them, and eating our own lunch of course. They lunch was fully vegetarians which was great and delicious! Our guide nick was wonderful and knew a lot about the elephants. He shared some incredible stories with us as he’s been working there for 4 years now. We took part in one of their interesting programs. On the main land they have a bit over 80 elephants that they’ve rescued. But recently they started going around to tourist sites where folks ride elephants and try to convince them that this isn’t ok and that there is another way. They help them and the elephants have a better future without exploiting them for money etc. it was wonderful to see these elephants and how happy they are. I would totally do this again!

We spent a great day here and learnt so much about this magnificent animal and the valuable work / education that the Centre does. Our guide was informative and happy to answer any questions. Although we did the short visit we were treated to an enormous vegetarian lunch, with pick ups from and to our hotel and only small groups with any one guide. I will never again photograph a tourist riding an elephant nor would I ever dream of riding one myself.