I joined this half-day elephant program during my solo trip to Chiang Mai. After booking, a local tour company reached out to arrange transportation, and I was picked up on the morning of the tour. I was initially placed with the Chinese-speaking group, but once we arrived at Kerchor, I was able to join the English-speaking group without any issues. The staff were welcoming and friendly throughout the day. We started with an introduction to basic elephant commands in the local language, moved on to their food preparation, feeding, and walking with them. The highlight was bathing the elephants in the river. The day ended perfectly with a relaxing lunch by the river. It was a wonderful experience!