Wow wow wow
This experience was amazing. My new wife arranged this trip of a life time to do on our honeymoon and for my birthday and I couldn't have wished for a better gift than to experience how amazing elephants are.

We did Patara Elephant camp arrange by our travel agent www.chiangmaitotravel.com Trusted,Excellent service

It was a beautiful day to be up close and hands on with them was fantastic. I learn so much from this experience, my wife was in contact with agent before or trip and he was so helpful and from when staff collects you from your hotel till you are on your way home he is brilliant so friendly and full of knowledge.

Don't be afraid to get yourself wet and muddy because you are going to have an amazing time, from feeding your own elephant (my special little elephant was Nui, gorgeous and mischievous, ha ha) to health care checks, washing them in the river and bare back riding through jungle.

The picnic at the waterfall is beautiful and there was plenty to go around, even the elephants get to have some. With a small group of 8 you get to know everyone there and we all had a fab day together, Nui;s mahut was called Ae' who was also very helpful and friendly.

I would recommend this experience to anyone it is certainly not to be missed.
You couldn't remove the smile off my face all day

Here's is Listed Things to do in Chiang Mai

Doi Suthep temple on the hill top you can see view of the city (must see)

Chiang Rai Golden Triangle with Long Neck Karen

Night Market, Sunday Market

Stroll Around the Old City

Flight of the gibbon Zip Lines adventure

Elephant camp with bamboo rafting

Hope it helps.

David