Things to do in Bai Orchid & Butterfly Farm

This tour was very enjoyable and provided valuable experiences! I especially enjoyed the unique experiences at the Karen village. Since it was just us on the tour, it unexpectedly became a private tour, allowing us to relax and take our time. Our tour guide, Lynn, was very friendly, easy to talk to, and had a wealth of knowledge, making our conversations very enjoyable. I would definitely request her again!

Coach: Extremely considerate, guiding us through each level. Location: Large with plenty of space for activities. Experience: Excellent. Safety: Safety measures are extremely well implemented. Equipment: Unlike other venues, the helmets here don't smell. This venue is excellent.

The tour guides are very dedicated, and the staff is also very friendly, happy to help take pictures and guide you through poses 🥰 There's time to bathe and feed the elephants 😆 Highly recommend this experience!

This tour is highly recommended for elephant lovers, as you can observe them up close! The tour included a brief lecture about elephants, front toenail trimming, feeding, commemorative photos with the elephants, a walk to the river, and bathing them in the river. Most of the participants in my tour were Westerners, and I was the only Asian. Although I was alone, the staff took many photos of me with the elephants, which was a great help. The staff were all kind and spoke easy-to-understand English. There are small lockers (with keys) in the facility for valuables and luggage. Red shirts, pants with pockets, hats, and sandals are available for rent, so you don't need to bring them. Elephants may suddenly splash water, so it's a good idea to put your smartphone in a waterproof case. Insect repellent is essential, as you will be walking in the forest. For meals, I had Pad Thai (delicious but quite filling), coconut juice, and bottled mineral water. The river may seem dirty, but I recommend joining in and helping to bathe the elephants since it's a rare opportunity! There are simple showers at the facility, so you can take a shower on the way back if you are concerned. If you want to use the shower, you may want to bring a towel. For transportation, I used Grab to go to and from the city. Since the facility is outside the city, it was difficult to catch a car on the way back, and I waited about 15 minutes. The only downside was that there was no announcement about how to purchase the photos taken by the staff... But overall, it was a lot of fun and a wonderful memory of Chiang Mai!!

Both adults and children had a great time, even the 110cm tall child joined in on the fun. A highly recommended place, we went after the rain stopped that day.

Safety: There are plenty of staff members in the park taking care of visitors. Location: It's super convenient to call a taxi to and from Cong Tucheng District (about 20 minutes)! Instructors: They provide explanations in English and are very dedicated. Experience: Very novel! Facilities: A bit basic, but that's part of the original charm!

This camp is quite special, with an activity where you get to scrub the elephants' feet, making the whole experience very fun. However, I hope the park can refrain from making the elephants do things to cater to tourists, allowing them to be more free and at ease.

Having lived in Thailand for 10 years, I personally recommend the elephant sanctuary I visited in Chiang Mai. It was different from the typical one-sided experiences. One thing to note is that we had a car, but I think it might be a bit inconvenient for those without transportation. However, it's close to the city center and the program itself was very satisfying. Maybe because I went in without any expectations, I enjoyed it even more.