Elephants have been used for centuries in Thailand as the primary means of transportation throughout the kingdom. They are reliable and able to travel long distances across all types of terrain. They are still widely used today for logging and trekking in mountainous forest environments. You can enjoy this ancient method of transportation when you visit Hua Hin Elephant Village is located about 3 km west of downtown Prachuap Khiri Khan on the road to Pala U. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity to feed the elephants some bananas and go for a backpacking ride.