ride an elephant

Plus to do what I would like at the website I posted is between $2,000 and $3,000. Think this one is going to take me a while, unless I find somewhere else, but I really liked what they had to offer. Dream, dream, dream…

http://www.thailandtourscenter.com/tourdetail.php?code=3DE

CYCLING, RAFTING & ELEPHANT SAFARI RIDE
This fantastic fun filled tour is Bali’s best value for a day of action and excitement. Starting in the full view of Mt Batur Volcano cycle your way through some of the Islands most beautiful scenery, leading you directly into the Elephant Safari Park. Here your own elephant awaits you to take you on a 35 minute elephant safari ride through the forest of Taro. A full buffet lunch is served overlooking the elephant bathing lake. Feel free to hand feed and interact with these gentle giants. Later, transfer to our famous white water rafting on the Ayung River. Here you will travel through exotic landscape down 27 sets of class II-III rapids for approximately 1.5 hrs of exciting rafting. This tour is popular for all the family. Book Now
Mountain Cycling
Starting in view of Mount Batur volcano at Kintamani, this breathtaking bicycle tour winds down through 26km of lush valleys, through Balinese villages, past century-old temples and rich green rice fields. Expert guides will explain the history of the land, culture, its people and take you on an unforgettable experience that will remain with you long after you leave. Stop to sample a variety of exotic fruits and spices then continue through the towering bamboo forest of Taro before ending with lunch at Bali’s BIGGEST attraction, the Elephant Safari Park. Read more

Elephant Safari Ride Tour
The experience of sitting high a top an elephant in a teak wood chair, through the cool jungle of Taro, is an experience you’ll never forget. Without a doubt the Elephant Safari Park in Taro is a MUST for visitors to Bali, and is the ONLY complete elephant experience in the world – making it truly unique. Get up close and personal with these incredible animals in a beautiful tropical park setting. Read more

Rafting
The action starts when you launch into an 8 km river stretch, navigating through 27 class II and III rapids set to a backdrop of wild unspoiled rainforest, towering gorges and magnificent rice paddy terraces. Professionally trained and experienced guides pilot safety-equipped Avon rafts through the best river runs, dramatic drops and spectacular waterfalls to make your Bali rafting ride a fun and awesome experience. End the action packed 1.5 hour (approx) journey with hot showers, clean towels and changing rooms. Read more

Riding Zoo Elephants
Adults and young children pay $5 for an elephant ride at the Santa Ana Zoo from 11 a.m. to Three p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The rides are offered from October through April.

and how one of my goals is to ride an elephant. He thinks I am silly. I asked him where I could get a ride on an elephant. He said I hope this does not mean you want to get an elephant now.

I would love to go to India or Africa and to be up close with them. To ride on one. They are beautiful, intelligent creatures!