I have had the honour of experiencing the wonderful world of the people who live and work in the conservation centre. I came here with a girlfriend who wanted to see the elephants and was very nervous and unsure of what to expect. My first visit was a three day mahout course and i have since been back for a... more

I have just completed the 3 day Mahout course at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center - I had the best time! My elephant was called Wanalee and she had a really nice Mahout - I am so pleased I got to work with them - they really made the trip for me! Everyone that works at the center is so... more

We just came back from a Mahout 3 day Training Course in Thai Conservation Center-Lampang. It was a great experience. Until you ride & spend time with an elephant - you really cant imagine how intelligent they are and how intuitive they are. I have wanted to do this since I was 7 yrs old - and I was not... more

I recently had the pleasure of taking a mahout training course at the Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang, Thailand. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life and I can't wait to do it again! The courses book up quickly, so make your reservations as far in advance as you can. Under the expert tutelage of... more

This was most wonderful experience . For three days we played with the elephants and learnt lots. Walking into the forest in the morning to collect your elephant is a tonic for the soul. My mahout had the best sense of humour and my elephant well she is the best in the whole world, We bathed performed tricks and well... more

This was an experience of a lifetime which I will never forget. I'm a 58 year old out of shape American....and I'm still a bit stiff from my 2 days of mounting and dismounting elephants! But it's all part of the experience....I never thought I'd be perched on an elephant's head, riding into the jungle or leading the procession into... more

There is no better way to see asian elephants than the Thai Elephant Conservation Center! The best option by far is to take a 3 day "mahot corse". 3 days of constant contact and interaction with exteamly well loved, well trained and well cared for elephants. No matter who you are you cant help but be touched by the interaction... more

The Thai Elephant Conservation center is a MUST SEE of SE Asia, and participating in their multi-day mahout training course will be the most amazing experience of your life!! The course is incredible and I tell everyone I know to head to Thailand to participate! I've done it three times and I'll be back! The elephants are so well loved... more

I have just finished the 3 day Mahout training course and there is nothing bad that I can say about it. It truely was an experience of a life time. From the time you book to your departure on the last day, you are helped by the friendly staff at the TECC. Supat answered all questions and helps explains things... more