Explore Elephant Camp Karen Ruammit Village, a breathtaking destination in Thailand where visitors can immerse themselves in the rich culture, stunning landscapes, and the majestic beauty of elephants. Experience traditional Karen hospitality, learn about sustainable elephant care, and enjoy unforgettable adventures in an enchanting village setting.
Nestled in the heart of Thailand, Elephant Camp Karen Ruammit Village is a remarkable destination that offers a unique blend of cultural immersion, eco-tourism, and genuine encounters with one of nature’s most magnificent creatures: the elephant. Visitors to this idyllic location will find themselves enveloped in the warmth of Karen hospitality and the breathtaking beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
The village is renowned for its commitment to the well-being of elephants, boasting a sanctuary-like environment where these majestic animals can thrive. Here, visitors have the chance to learn about traditional elephant care practices that emphasize respect and sustainability, providing insights into the deep bond between the Karen people and these gentle giants. Every interaction with the elephants is designed to enrich understanding and admiration for these incredible beings.
In addition to unforgettable elephant encounters, the village offers an array of activities that highlight the rich cultural tapestry of the Karen community. Visitors can partake in traditional ceremonies, witness intricate handicraft demonstrations, and savor authentic Thai cuisine prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The vibrant culture of the Karen people shines through every experience, making it a worthwhile journey for anyone eager to expand their horizons.
Surrounded by lush tropical forests and rolling hills, Elephant Camp Karen Ruammit Village is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Trekking through the scenic environment allows visitors to discover hidden waterfalls, diverse wildlife, and panoramic views that capture the essence of Thailand’s natural beauty. The area is also home to a variety of vibrant flora and fauna, adding another layer of wonder to the experience.
Whether you’re seeking a tranquil escape or an action-packed adventure, Elephant Camp Karen Ruammit Village has something for everyone. This unique destination not only provides endless opportunities for exploration but also fosters a connection with a culture deeply rooted in harmony with nature.
Plan your visit to Elephant Camp Karen Ruammit Village and embark on an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking experiences and lasting memories. Discover the beauty of Thai culture, learn about compassionate elephant stewardship, and create stories that you will cherish for years to come. Your adventure in this remarkable village awaits, where every moment is a celebration of life and nature.
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Elephant Camp Karen Ruammit Village is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking 57000, Thailand
It was a fabulous experience the elephant ride in Ruammit. It is really impressive how the elephant is extremely obedient with his rider. He explained to us that the elephant and him have grow together since they were five years old both ! The elephant listen to him every command – unbelievable !
This is a community run camp to provide income for the local town–a Christian-Karen village. One can take a long boat from Chiang Rai up the Kok River or you can arrange transport there. Or hire a scooter and ride there. Once there you will see a large range of elephants unfortunately chained up but awaiting rides from paying customers. This is a small camp and the rides offered vary in length. We opted for a one hour ride over some small hills and along and through the river. The relationship between our elephant and his mahout (trainer) was neat. The elephant stopped to picked up some felled branches. He broke them into the size he wanted and passed them back to the mahout who saved/kept him them for later. While walking up the river the elephant now knew this was his time to eat them. He put his trunk back and the mahout fed him one branch at a time. The elephants certainly know the routine here. Unlike other camps we’ve been to one can get close to the elephants to pat and feed them.
We really enjoyed our trek in Raumitt. We went up by boat from our hotel (Le Meridien, about 45 minutes) and then walked to the elephant station (500m). There were about 15 elephants waiting for us. My husband rode alone and my son and I shared one. The mahouts did not speak English and chatted amiably amongst themselves as we walked. They were not rough on the elephants at all, not beaten, all the communication from the mahout was vocal and the elephants were happy to oblige. The 2 hour trek was interesting… We saw rice paddies and went up a very steep hill! Take lots of sun screen, it was hot and we got quite burned in the back of our necks!
We spent a wonderful morning in Ban Ruammit, a Christian Karen village with an elephant camp along the Mae Kok River. We enjoyed our hour long ride through the mountains with views of pineapple and banana plantations as well as the river valley. Our ride even took us into the river. We also spent some time wandering the village and doing some shopping. A very pleasant way for the family to spend a couple of hours, and it was an easy drive from Chiang Rai. I will also add that we saw absolutely no evidence of any mistreatment of the animals. There were no sores on them, and the mahmouts did not use hooks or treat them roughly. In fact, our Mahmout spoke to the elephant like my kids talk to their pet cats and dogs, and obviously held affection for his animal. I had no qualms about participating in this elephant trek.
WHEN I visited this site I was pretty disappointed when I got off my longtailed boat and walked straight into a sort of elephant scrum to offer rides for visitors.Tourism’s focus is now swinging sharply away from enterprises which have rides on elephants or display elephants playing football, painting pictures etc in favour of a growing move towards sites which offer a chance to see elephants in natural grassland, forest or jungle surroundings but without interfering with their behaviour.Visitors experiencing this change towards a different approach to elephants — such as that offered by the top class Elephant Valley — are not allowed too close but can still interact with these wonderful animals under the guidance of animal behaviour and care experts.The fees they pay to do so go towards continuing the work with and care of such elephants.By contrast, the demands almost immediately made on me at this village were quite clearly to buy a ride on any one of a score of elephants. Some were chained up, some were just milling about in the main ride start area and still more were either loading or unloading their tourist ride.If this is what you like to do then I make no comment, but such patently commercial activities without obvious benefit to the elephants are not for me and I walked on by into the village to see what I could find.Once there the only thing which stopped me from downgrading this review from “average” to “poor” was that I found some evidence of handicrafts such as weaving actually being carried out, for a price of course which is actually fair enough and something I support to help such villages.But to recap, this attraction was not really for me, particularly since my holiday had already included visits to a number of other tribal villages and to one of the new approach elephant experiences, all of which I found far more interesting.By all means visit this place and make your own mind up, but be aware of what you will be walking into.
Do not support the elephant camp. They are chained to very short chains. They even use barbed wire. The elephant do not look happy!
We had read mixed reviews on this and thought we would drive up and see for ourselves. The animals were heavily chained but on close inspection they did look cared for and you could tell the chains were not always on, just a way to keep the elephant in the pen. Still having mixed felling but having teenagers that wished to participate, we asked the price to have one rider per Elephant, we didn’t mind if we had to pay extra. Simply the answer was no, even if we paid for an empty spot so they wouldn’t loose money. Still No. Two riders per Elephant regardless of the weight . Then the office boy suddenly went from decent English & forgot how to speak any English at all. We were pretty much waved off. We were told afterwards in town that they already know what tours are coming up to their village and so the animals would have been pre-booked and they get a higher price per rider that way as they are one of the last few places in the area that do rides.
The elephants of the Karen Ruammit Elephant Care center are well cared for. There are no signs of abuse, and no signs of stress with the animals. Indeed, when you get back from your ride, elephants sometimes are not chained and wait in their docking stations without their controllers close by, simply looking to either beg for food, or steal food. We rode a male elephant who had decided that the fresh bamboo on the hillside was simply too tempting. Our elephant handler controlled his animal with voice commands only, not once even thinking of using his hook. So assured was this interplay between man and animal, that our handler walked behind the elephant and my son guided the animal in the place of the mahout for the last 30 minutes through both the river and along the road back to the camp. The elephants visibly enjoyed working with their mahouts, and for the guests being able to guide their own elephants with the mahout somewhere close by but not on the animal is pretty unique – terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.
Terrible place with very little room for the elephants which are confined to a tiny wooden fence, with a heavy chain on one leg, and they are mainly ridden by tourists. We just saw one coming from the river, probably back from the “shower” but all others had 2-3 tourists riding them. Very sad sensation…thankfully you can feed them buying bananas on the road and the access is free
A beautiful location in nature. A very sad intention for the elephants that are there unfortunately. The elephants have very little space and are attached to a chain with one leg preventing them from walking. You can take rides on the elephants. You can also feed the elephants. The coffee was nice.