Located 8km from the village of Baan Tuek in Sukhothai Province, this brilliant elephant sanctuary allows guests to observe 12 rescued and former working pachyderms in their natural environment. It welcomes overnight and multiday visitors, with guests involved in all aspects of sanctuary life, including walking elephants to grazing grounds, and planting vegetation. Three teak guesthouses each sleep two people; book ahead.
Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary
Sukhothai Province
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