A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

4.9 (1,905 reviews) Phuket, Thailand
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Duration3h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first ethical, 100% hands-off elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and sozialize freely across 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. We buy all rescued elephants to ensure that Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is their final home, and we offer professional veterinary care for old and injured elephants. By visiting us, you are supporting a sustainable, ethical and compassionate approach to elephant tourism where elephants have the freedom to live naturally. National Geographic, Lonely Planet and The Guardian have all endorsed our ethical approach.

Options

Italian-speaking guide

Italian-speaking guide

Program Only (No Transfer)

Transfer NOT included: Please meet in Paklok office at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Select Transfers option for transportation for pick-up/drop-off

Program + Shared Transfers

Pickup included

What's included

  • Roundtrip Transfers - if options is selected
  • We provide bottled water but appreciate if you bring a refill bottle.
  • Guided Walk through 30 Acre Sanctuary and across the Canopy Walkway
  • A delicious Thai vegetarian lunch buffet with over 15 choices.
  • Educational Video Documentary
  • Socks, Boots, Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito Spray
  • Welcome Snacks and Beverages
  • Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected

What to expect

  1. 3h · Admission ticket included
    A morning with the elephants is an eye-opening and inspiring experience. Following a scenic drive along a local village you will arrive at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, a picturesque jungle dotted with ponds, wide open fields and hillsides for the elephants to roam around.

    Your visit starts at our Tree Top Lounge, where we will show you a presentation and educational video to prepare you for your encounter with the elephants, and to help you understand why they need to be protected.

    We then follow them down into the jungle. By keeping a safe distance and watching them from our Observation Salas, the elephants have the freedom to express their natural behavior, from bathing and playing in our pond to socializing with each other.

    The program ends with a delicious Thai vegetarian meal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you selected Program Only (No Transfer), please meet us at our office in Paklok 30 minutes before the start of the program. Parking is available.

End point

If you selected Program Only (No Transfer), please meet us at our office in Paklok 30 minutes before the start of the program. Parking is available.

Pickup details

(Pickup up to 90 minutes before the tour!) We offer shared roundtrip transfers from anywhere in the Phuket Province. To book a tour including shared roundtrip transfers, please select the "Program + Transfer" option. Pick-up and drop-off location must be identical, and the exact pick-up time, up to 90 minutes before the tour, will be advised via message or email shortly after completing your booking.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Italian speaking guides are available for the Half Day “A Morning with the Elephants” program on Wednesdays and Fridays only
  • French speaking guides can be requested as a language preference, subject to guide availability, but cannot be guaranteed.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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