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A Beautiful Experience
Boon Lott's Elephant Sanctuary的点评
点评：Owner/founder Katherine goes above and beyond to provide a genuine, authentic, moving experience for guests. The elephants, of course, are central to all operations in a truly ethical sanctuary. There were so many parts of this trip that exceeded expectations, I wanted to share!
AIRPORT/SHUTTLE
To and from the airport, you will be picked up by a BLES branded sprinter van with modern amenities.
LODGING
We started each morning being transported from our lodging which had a pool and A/C. The lodging itself was very comfortable with the sweetest host. Bottled water, coffee, showers, and bedding all made for a comfortable stay.
FACILITIES
Next, we began our days sharing with a small group of travelers over coffee and breakfast and then ventured to help slice apples, wash fruit, and observe certain elephants receiving their medical care and spa treatment pedicures ;) the small group itself feels like family; not a large formulaic tour group.
Katherine does a wonderful job sharing her deep knowledge of elephants through meaningful storytelling and her experiences. She curates a safe space where guest can share, reflect, and ask questions.
The grounds and home base are impeccable, and staff go out of their way to make sure you are well fed and hydrated. You don’t need to worry about water access or filters, and you can refill your water bottle until your heart’s content. There are several toilets with running water and toilet paper on the campus, so you do not need to worry about that! Shade, fans, and comfort seating are there for breaks between jungle walks and activities.
VOLUNTEERING
After a bit of volunteer work (adaptable to your needs) we either load up in a truck flat bed or walk to the forest to simply be in nature and observe elephants. I quite enjoyed watching the skill and expertise of the mahouts as well. Lunch is delicious and catered, picnic style in tree houses or in the forest with giant elephants and a few babies nearby.
CULTURE AND PEOPLE
I wasn’t expecting this next part, but Katherine coordinated daily outings in the community. You absolutely could not get more authentic experiences - I never felt like a tourist, but like a friend visiting a friend’s house for dinner. Katherine helped translate when it was needed. Sunrise hikes, traditional rice patty farming, playing volleyball with children from the village, markets, weaving, local coffee shops… the list goes on. It is Kat’s way of giving back to the locals and they were so welcoming and hospitable I did not want to leave. Spending time with the people in such meaningful ways was an absolute gift.
BRING SOME EXTRA BAHT!
On that note, make sure to bring some extra baht to pay small fees that go back to the hosts of these excursions. They are well worth the reasonable rates, I just neglected to convert my money prior to arriving in Sukhothai and recommend doing that BEFORE you fly in.
DINNERS
We would end the evenings eating dinner back at the home base around a family style dining table, reflecting on the day with Kat’s family and your new friends from all over the world. That includes the many animals and rescue dogs that roam freely, the cats in their catio, and whatever other animals that Kat and her team have rescued.
IN SUMMARY
Days were blissfully long and both bellies and hearts were full. I could see children 8 or 9 and up absolutely loving this adventure- from riding in the back of cars, cutting down banana leaves, climbing treehouses, and simply being in nature. Kat’s own family makes the experience even better, and I loved getting to know her husband and boys who joined us when they could.
ELEPHANTS!
I was in awe at the proximity we were with the elephants nearly every time we ventured into the forest. Many times they were so close you could touch them- but you don’t, because that is the point. It took all the will I had not to do so, especially when dodging curious trunks reaching out, but Katherine and her team’s commitment on getting the once-working elephants to unlearn their old jobs and learn to be elephants are the very reason you pick this place; supporting it over commercialized experiences that exploit these amazing animals.
The entire trip was quite moving, full of activities, and never the same day twice. It simply was a beautiful experience for my first trip solo to Thailand, and I am grateful for the many experiences thanks to the entire BLES team.
MUST-HAVE GEAR LIST (not comprehensive, but I would not go without)
-I was grateful I opted for light weight quick dry pants so I could sit on the forest floor without insect bites or scratches.
- Loved my bamboo shirts that were soaked from sweat and heat, but dried relatively quickly.
-My Chaco sandals were the perfect shoe to help with not getting too hot and for getting wet. They worked great on the sunrise hike as well- but I am used to hiking in them back home.
-Wide brim hat and sunglasses were a must.
- Water bottle (I wish I’d left my filter bottle at home and opted for a larger one without the filter feature )
- Backpack for light hiking and carrying gear
- Long sleeve light sun shirt- keeps the intense heat off and doubles for cooler mornings and nights.
-I bought some cooling camping wipes that felt good to use on my face after a hot day.
AIRPORT/SHUTTLE
To and from the airport, you will be picked up by a BLES branded sprinter van with modern amenities.
LODGING
We started each morning being transported from our lodging which had a pool and A/C. The lodging itself was very comfortable with the sweetest host. Bottled water, coffee, showers, and bedding all made for a comfortable stay.
FACILITIES
Next, we began our days sharing with a small group of travelers over coffee and breakfast and then ventured to help slice apples, wash fruit, and observe certain elephants receiving their medical care and spa treatment pedicures ;) the small group itself feels like family; not a large formulaic tour group.
Katherine does a wonderful job sharing her deep knowledge of elephants through meaningful storytelling and her experiences. She curates a safe space where guest can share, reflect, and ask questions.
The grounds and home base are impeccable, and staff go out of their way to make sure you are well fed and hydrated. You don’t need to worry about water access or filters, and you can refill your water bottle until your heart’s content. There are several toilets with running water and toilet paper on the campus, so you do not need to worry about that! Shade, fans, and comfort seating are there for breaks between jungle walks and activities.
VOLUNTEERING
After a bit of volunteer work (adaptable to your needs) we either load up in a truck flat bed or walk to the forest to simply be in nature and observe elephants. I quite enjoyed watching the skill and expertise of the mahouts as well. Lunch is delicious and catered, picnic style in tree houses or in the forest with giant elephants and a few babies nearby.
CULTURE AND PEOPLE
I wasn’t expecting this next part, but Katherine coordinated daily outings in the community. You absolutely could not get more authentic experiences - I never felt like a tourist, but like a friend visiting a friend’s house for dinner. Katherine helped translate when it was needed. Sunrise hikes, traditional rice patty farming, playing volleyball with children from the village, markets, weaving, local coffee shops… the list goes on. It is Kat’s way of giving back to the locals and they were so welcoming and hospitable I did not want to leave. Spending time with the people in such meaningful ways was an absolute gift.
BRING SOME EXTRA BAHT!
On that note, make sure to bring some extra baht to pay small fees that go back to the hosts of these excursions. They are well worth the reasonable rates, I just neglected to convert my money prior to arriving in Sukhothai and recommend doing that BEFORE you fly in.
DINNERS
We would end the evenings eating dinner back at the home base around a family style dining table, reflecting on the day with Kat’s family and your new friends from all over the world. That includes the many animals and rescue dogs that roam freely, the cats in their catio, and whatever other animals that Kat and her team have rescued.
IN SUMMARY
Days were blissfully long and both bellies and hearts were full. I could see children 8 or 9 and up absolutely loving this adventure- from riding in the back of cars, cutting down banana leaves, climbing treehouses, and simply being in nature. Kat’s own family makes the experience even better, and I loved getting to know her husband and boys who joined us when they could.
ELEPHANTS!
I was in awe at the proximity we were with the elephants nearly every time we ventured into the forest. Many times they were so close you could touch them- but you don’t, because that is the point. It took all the will I had not to do so, especially when dodging curious trunks reaching out, but Katherine and her team’s commitment on getting the once-working elephants to unlearn their old jobs and learn to be elephants are the very reason you pick this place; supporting it over commercialized experiences that exploit these amazing animals.
The entire trip was quite moving, full of activities, and never the same day twice. It simply was a beautiful experience for my first trip solo to Thailand, and I am grateful for the many experiences thanks to the entire BLES team.
MUST-HAVE GEAR LIST (not comprehensive, but I would not go without)
-I was grateful I opted for light weight quick dry pants so I could sit on the forest floor without insect bites or scratches.
- Loved my bamboo shirts that were soaked from sweat and heat, but dried relatively quickly.
-My Chaco sandals were the perfect shoe to help with not getting too hot and for getting wet. They worked great on the sunrise hike as well- but I am used to hiking in them back home.
-Wide brim hat and sunglasses were a must.
- Water bottle (I wish I’d left my filter bottle at home and opted for a larger one without the filter feature )
- Backpack for light hiking and carrying gear
- Long sleeve light sun shirt- keeps the intense heat off and doubles for cooler mornings and nights.
-I bought some cooling camping wipes that felt good to use on my face after a hot day.
翻译：创始人兼老板凯瑟琳竭尽全力为客人提供真实、地道、感人的体验。当然，大象是这座真正符合伦理道德的保护区的核心。这次旅行的很多方面都超出了我的预期，我迫不及待地想和大家分享！
机场/接送
往返机场，您将乘坐配备现代化设施的BLES品牌奔驰商务车。
住宿
每天早上，我们都会被安排从住处出发。住宿设施配备游泳池和空调，非常舒适，主人热情好客。瓶装水、咖啡、淋浴和床上用品一应俱全，让我们住得非常舒适。
设施
每天早上，我们都会和一小群旅行者一起享用咖啡和早餐，然后帮忙切苹果、洗水果，还可以观看一些大象接受医疗护理和足部水疗护理 ;) 小团旅行的感觉就像一个大家庭，而不是那种千篇一律的大型旅行团。
凯瑟琳以引人入胜的故事和亲身经历，精彩地分享了她对大象的深刻理解。她营造了一个安全舒适的环境，让宾客可以分享、思考和提问。
营地和营地环境无可挑剔，工作人员竭尽全力确保您吃好喝好。您无需担心饮用水供应或滤水器的问题，可以随意灌满水瓶。营地内设有多个带自来水和卫生纸的厕所，所以您不必为此烦恼！丛林漫步和各种活动间隙，还有遮阳棚、风扇和舒适的座椅供您休息。
志愿服务
完成一些志愿工作（可根据您的需求灵活安排）后，我们会乘坐卡车平板车或步行前往森林，亲近自然，观察大象。我也很喜欢观看象夫们精湛的技艺和丰富的经验。午餐美味可口，由专业团队精心准备，您可以在树屋或森林中享用野餐，与巨大的大象和几头小象为伴。
文化与人文
接下来的行程完全出乎我的意料，凯瑟琳安排了每天的社区活动。你绝对体验到了最地道的当地风情——我丝毫没有觉得自己像个游客，而更像是朋友去朋友家吃晚饭。凯瑟琳会在需要的时候帮忙翻译。日出徒步、体验传统的稻田耕作、和村里的孩子们一起打排球、逛集市、学习编织、去当地的咖啡馆……活动数不胜数。这是凯瑟琳回馈当地居民的方式，他们热情好客，让我流连忘返。能以如此有意义的方式与当地人相处，真是一份难得的礼物。
记得带些泰铢！
在此提醒大家，一定要带些泰铢，用来支付一些小费，这些费用会返还给组织这些活动的当地居民。价格合理，物超所值。我只是忘了在抵达素可泰之前兑换货币，所以建议大家在飞抵素可泰之前就兑换好。
晚餐
每天晚上，我们都会回到大本营，围坐在家庭式的餐桌旁享用晚餐，与Kat的家人以及来自世界各地的新朋友们一起回顾一天的行程。餐桌上还有许多自由自在漫步的动物和流浪狗，猫舍里的猫咪，以及Kat和她的团队救助的其他动物。
总结
每天都过得无比充实，我们吃饱喝足，心满意足。我能想象到8、9岁及以上的孩子们会多么喜欢这次冒险——从坐在汽车后座、砍香蕉叶、爬树屋，到置身大自然，一切都那么美好。Kat的家人让这段旅程更加精彩，我很高兴能认识她的丈夫和儿子们，他们也经常和我们一起旅行。
大象！
每次我们深入森林，与大象近距离接触都让我惊叹不已。很多时候，它们离得如此之近，仿佛触手可及——但你不会这么做，因为这正是重点所在。我竭尽全力才克制住自己不去触碰它们，尤其是在躲避好奇的象鼻时。但凯瑟琳和她的团队致力于让这些曾经劳作的大象摆脱过去的工作，重新学习做一头真正的大象，这正是你选择来此的原因；支持这种理念，而不是那些剥削这些神奇动物的商业化体验。
整个旅程令人感动，活动丰富多彩，每天都充满新鲜感。这绝对是我第一次独自前往泰国的美好体验，我由衷感谢BLES团队为我安排的种种精彩经历。
必备装备清单（并非详尽无遗，但这些都是我出行必备的）
——我很庆幸自己选择了轻便速干裤，这样我就可以坐在森林地面上而不用担心被蚊虫叮咬或抓伤。
- 我很喜欢我的竹纤维衬衫，虽然被汗水和高温浸透了，但干得很快。
- 我的 Chaco 凉鞋是完美的选择，既能防暑又能防水。它们在日出徒步中也表现出色——不过我平时在家徒步就经常穿它们。
- 宽边帽和太阳镜是必备品。
- 水瓶（真后悔没把滤水瓶留在家里，而是选了个容量更大的无滤水瓶）
- 背包，用于轻装徒步和携带装备
- 长袖轻薄防晒衣——可以抵御强烈的阳光，也能在凉爽的早晚穿着。
- 我买了一些清凉的露营湿巾，在炎热的一天后用在脸上感觉很舒服。
机场/接送
往返机场，您将乘坐配备现代化设施的BLES品牌奔驰商务车。
住宿
每天早上，我们都会被安排从住处出发。住宿设施配备游泳池和空调，非常舒适，主人热情好客。瓶装水、咖啡、淋浴和床上用品一应俱全，让我们住得非常舒适。
设施
每天早上，我们都会和一小群旅行者一起享用咖啡和早餐，然后帮忙切苹果、洗水果，还可以观看一些大象接受医疗护理和足部水疗护理 ;) 小团旅行的感觉就像一个大家庭，而不是那种千篇一律的大型旅行团。
凯瑟琳以引人入胜的故事和亲身经历，精彩地分享了她对大象的深刻理解。她营造了一个安全舒适的环境，让宾客可以分享、思考和提问。
营地和营地环境无可挑剔，工作人员竭尽全力确保您吃好喝好。您无需担心饮用水供应或滤水器的问题，可以随意灌满水瓶。营地内设有多个带自来水和卫生纸的厕所，所以您不必为此烦恼！丛林漫步和各种活动间隙，还有遮阳棚、风扇和舒适的座椅供您休息。
志愿服务
完成一些志愿工作（可根据您的需求灵活安排）后，我们会乘坐卡车平板车或步行前往森林，亲近自然，观察大象。我也很喜欢观看象夫们精湛的技艺和丰富的经验。午餐美味可口，由专业团队精心准备，您可以在树屋或森林中享用野餐，与巨大的大象和几头小象为伴。
文化与人文
接下来的行程完全出乎我的意料，凯瑟琳安排了每天的社区活动。你绝对体验到了最地道的当地风情——我丝毫没有觉得自己像个游客，而更像是朋友去朋友家吃晚饭。凯瑟琳会在需要的时候帮忙翻译。日出徒步、体验传统的稻田耕作、和村里的孩子们一起打排球、逛集市、学习编织、去当地的咖啡馆……活动数不胜数。这是凯瑟琳回馈当地居民的方式，他们热情好客，让我流连忘返。能以如此有意义的方式与当地人相处，真是一份难得的礼物。
记得带些泰铢！
在此提醒大家，一定要带些泰铢，用来支付一些小费，这些费用会返还给组织这些活动的当地居民。价格合理，物超所值。我只是忘了在抵达素可泰之前兑换货币，所以建议大家在飞抵素可泰之前就兑换好。
晚餐
每天晚上，我们都会回到大本营，围坐在家庭式的餐桌旁享用晚餐，与Kat的家人以及来自世界各地的新朋友们一起回顾一天的行程。餐桌上还有许多自由自在漫步的动物和流浪狗，猫舍里的猫咪，以及Kat和她的团队救助的其他动物。
总结
每天都过得无比充实，我们吃饱喝足，心满意足。我能想象到8、9岁及以上的孩子们会多么喜欢这次冒险——从坐在汽车后座、砍香蕉叶、爬树屋，到置身大自然，一切都那么美好。Kat的家人让这段旅程更加精彩，我很高兴能认识她的丈夫和儿子们，他们也经常和我们一起旅行。
大象！
每次我们深入森林，与大象近距离接触都让我惊叹不已。很多时候，它们离得如此之近，仿佛触手可及——但你不会这么做，因为这正是重点所在。我竭尽全力才克制住自己不去触碰它们，尤其是在躲避好奇的象鼻时。但凯瑟琳和她的团队致力于让这些曾经劳作的大象摆脱过去的工作，重新学习做一头真正的大象，这正是你选择来此的原因；支持这种理念，而不是那些剥削这些神奇动物的商业化体验。
整个旅程令人感动，活动丰富多彩，每天都充满新鲜感。这绝对是我第一次独自前往泰国的美好体验，我由衷感谢BLES团队为我安排的种种精彩经历。
必备装备清单（并非详尽无遗，但这些都是我出行必备的）
——我很庆幸自己选择了轻便速干裤，这样我就可以坐在森林地面上而不用担心被蚊虫叮咬或抓伤。
- 我很喜欢我的竹纤维衬衫，虽然被汗水和高温浸透了，但干得很快。
- 我的 Chaco 凉鞋是完美的选择，既能防暑又能防水。它们在日出徒步中也表现出色——不过我平时在家徒步就经常穿它们。
- 宽边帽和太阳镜是必备品。
- 水瓶（真后悔没把滤水瓶留在家里，而是选了个容量更大的无滤水瓶）
- 背包，用于轻装徒步和携带装备
- 长袖轻薄防晒衣——可以抵御强烈的阳光，也能在凉爽的早晚穿着。
- 我买了一些清凉的露营湿巾，在炎热的一天后用在脸上感觉很舒服。
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