The Elephant Village at Ratchaburi is just 5 minutes away from the Damneon Saduak Floating Market.* It features a baby elephant show but most people go there for an elephant ride for approximately 30 minutes in the jugles and in the water. Each elephant has a master and follows a path through the jungle where you see monkeys and fruit trees. An elephant can accomodate up to two persons plus the master. The ride is bumpy and the elephant sometimes stops to poo (and sometimes smelly). Elephant ride is recommended for the adventurous, young or old.
Elephant ride per person is Baht 600 (approximately US$20). Tickets are purchased from the main store of Village which is located at the entrance. You can also buy bananas there to feed the elephants and the monkey.
If you forget to bring your camera you can purchase your photo (taken by the Village official photographer) at the end of the elephant ride. Each photo with a frame costs Baht 200 (approximately US$7.00). By the way, don't forget to give a small tip to your elephant traineer after the good ride.
Finally, while at the Elephant Village, you can also watch a monkey show for 20 minutes at Baht 200 (US$7.00) per person.
(*Damneon Saduak Floating Market is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Bangkok)
November 2012
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