“I’ve been to Thailand and Kenya with ELEI, and both were life-changing experiences. Heather Kasey brings you directly into the culture you are visiting and gives an in-depth education on human-elephant interaction, the effects of population and climate change on the environment, wildlife, and communities, and more than you ever thought to know about elephant life cycles, health, behaviors, and our impact on their survival. Her work with ELEI is a glimpse of hope for these amazing animals and the people who live with them. Her trips to Africa and Southeast Asia are the best way to visit these regions in an intimate setting. I LOVED every minute!”

— Cheryl Ripperton Rettie

“I’ve taken three trips with ELEI and will continue to take more in the future. The time spent with elephants is so special and Heather plans out all the details of the trip for you so that you do not have to worry. There is also enough downtime that you’re able to explore on your own if you wish. I highly recommend ELEI for your choice of eco-tourism travel.”

— Lindsey Glover

“This trip was the perfect blend of adventure and leisure. From being with the elephants in Chiang Mai and learning so much about elephant conservation to snorkeling at the Pee Pee Islands. This was a trip of a lifetime! I will be back for another trip with ELEI to support Heather’s mission.”

— Loren K.

“I was so scared to fly around the world for this adventure, but Heather made this trip effortlessly flawless, from trekking in the jungle with the elephants to snorkeling in Krabi, there is nothing about this amazing trip I would change, except that it didn’t last forever!”

— Elizabeth Thompson

“To describe this trip in one word, I would say transformative. This trip taught me more about myself than I ever could have dreamed.”

— Natalie Clark