Elephants in Thailand &
Khong Phlu Waterfalls
Ko Chang Island

"Ride an elephant in Ko Chang island
and experience Khong Phlu waterfalls -–
Reviews, Tips and Advice"

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Riding an elephant on Ko Chang island

"Elephants in Thailand -- Ko Chang" was last updated on April 12, 2012
All information below is subject to change

Do you want to ride the majestic animals of Ko Chang island?




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Beautiful elephant

Go elephant riding with Chang Chutiman Tour!

Price: 900 B for two hours (internet rate), 500B for one hour (internet rate)

Ride an elephant through Koh Chang's wild and beautiful jungle. I love elephants and was impressed by how large these animals are, especially when you're sitting on them!

You can choose to sit on the elephant's neck and get brushed by tree branches while he/she is taking slow, but sturdy steps.

Their neck is the most uncomfortable area to sit on because you can actually feel the neck bone of the elephant between your legs.

The elephants will at some point stop by a pond where you can watch them shower themselves using their trunks...

Look at him!

Koh Chang Elephant shower
Elephants in Thailand and Ko Chang Island: Elephant showering

A word of caution: Remember that elephants in Thailand are endangered. There are only 3000-4000 elephants left because their habitats are being destroyed.

By taking a elephant tour you're helping the "mahouts" to feed and take care of these majestic animals.

But there's a fine line between taking a tour and humiliating elephants. I'm personally not a fan of elephant shows where they make them play games and wear costumes.

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Trying to bond with the elephant

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Elephants in Thailand and Ko Chang island: Elephant Camp

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Khong Phlu Waterfalls

One of the best things to do in Koh Chang is to rent a bike (200-800 B per day - price depends on type of bike) and discover the waterfalls deep in the jungle of Koh Chang.

Few people explore the jungle, and I can't see why.

It's unspoiled and calm.

Like, Khong Phlu Waterfall.

If you're patient and can handle the long walk, you can find many refreshing pools where you can hide from the sun and just relax.

Otherwise there are many hiking trails which you can do by your own, and a few unofficial ones. If you're doing the off-beaten-track, I suggest you do it with a guide because this island is LARGE! You don't want to get lost.

Best time to visit Khong Phlu?

You should be here around October/November to see heavier water flow. That's because the waterfalls in the area are dependent on rainfall to fill the slopes..

How to get there: you have to drive to Khlong Prao or Kai Bae beaches. You'll find a road leading to the Marine Park office and you have to pay 200 B at the entrance.

There's a 20 minutes or 400 meters hike along the stream to the waterfall.

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