It's all been said before, but Patara Elephant Farm is not only the #1 thing to do in Chiang Mai... it's one of the best travel experiences we had on all of our travels around the world! Pat, his staff, and of course the elephants make the day truly unforgetable for you! The experiance is great and don't even think... more

This was most definitely the highlight of our trip to Thailand and in fact one of the best experiences of my life. My first sight of the elephants in the distance was so exciting I could hardly listen to the instructions. They are the most amazing creatures and it doesn't take long for the anxiety to wear off by replacement... more

This program was probably the most memorable experience of my life so far. Being so close to the elephants and building a relationship with them was truly awesome. Our tour guide Ben was helpful and can speak English quite well, which helps. It was around a 9 hour day for our group, packed with elephants and sight seeing. Being introduced... more

My wife Melinda and I went on 26/10/09. A truly amazing day. We joined a small group of 4 others. Just 6 of us in total. As it happened my wife and one of the others are both vets who were thoroughly impressed by what is been achieved here. This is not a tourist attraction as such. It is an... more

There are many options available, some Elephant camps that mistreat their elephants by not giving them enough of what they need, Rescue centers that focus on relief for animals in distress and the Patara Elephant Center that focuses on creating a healthy environment for the elephants so they will procreate. It is one of the most expensive tours. but knowing... more

What can I say that hasn't already been said about Pat and his team of mahouts. They are clearly passionate about what they do and their elephants that they have miraculously rescued, to ensure a better way of life for these magnificient animals. We were concerned that our pregnant daughter would not be able to "own her elephant" for the... more

I can only reiterate what everyone else has written about how amazing this day is - I had done a lot of research on the best elephant experience for our holiday in Thailand and came across Patara through TripAdvisor, and I am so glad I did. Even though we thought we knew what to expect, it far exceeded our expectations... more

This is a must in Thailand!! Pat is amazing and the elephants are so well cared for. There were 5 professional photographers available and we each received 2 CDs of our day. This was the highlight of my trip to Thailand. Please don't miss this one if you are in Chiang Mai. more

A day at Patara was a truly awe-inspiring and memorable experience. It may be ourbest excursion in Thailand. Our guide Ben was friendly and knowledgeable and the elephant trainers were excellent. By the end of the day, even the 6 year old girl in our group was riding, feeding, bathing and swimming with an elephant on her own with confidence.... more