From Bangkok: Pattaya Ethical Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Day Trip

6 hours Cancellable until 1 day beforePickup availableInstant confirmationGuided Operated by MY Holiday Centre 4.9 from 560 reviews

Why we love it?

This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with elephants in a safe and ethical environment, making it ideal for animal lovers and families seeking a memorable experience. After a scenic drive from your accommodation in Phuket, you'll meet your guide and learn about the elephants' stories while interacting with them through feeding, touching, and photographing. The experience includes a fun mud spa session where you can help apply a natural cosmetic treatment to the elephants, followed by a refreshing swim in the river with these gentle giants. To round off your day, enjoy traditional Thai dishes and seasonal fruits, all while surrounded by the stunning rural scenery of Phuket.

Inclusions

  • Hotel transfers from Phuket Town, Kathu, Kata, Karon, Patong, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao, NaiYang and Naithon for the ticket only option • Private transfers available for hotel which is not in selected hotel  • English-speaking tour guide • Two traditional Thai buffet meals • Drinking water • Karen shirt  • Food for feeding the elephants

Itinerary

Stop 1 Itinerary
6:30-7:30 am Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Phuket.
7:30 am Drive North-West of Phuket Town to Naithon Beach, over rolling hills, through forest and local farming areas, and alongside picturesque coastline.
8:00 am Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. Enjoy a welcome snack, sip tea or coffee, and learn about elephants as you are given an introduction to our program.
8:15 am Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants.
8:30 am Meet the elephants. Feed them and administer dietary supplements as you learn their stories. Play, interact, and take photos with the elephants in a natural setting.
9:00 am Mud spa with the elephants.
9:30 am Swimming with elephants
10:00 am Join the elephants in our specially constructed outdoor “Elephant Shower”
10:20 am Use our facilities to take a (regular) shower, dry off, and change clothes.
10:30 am Eat a lunch of traditional Thai food, freshly cooked Pad Thai, and seasonal fruit, before saying goodbye to the friendly elephants.
11:00 am Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive for approximately 1 hour back through spectacular island scenery.
12:00-12:30 pm Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Please Note

  • Ticket only : Transport by Open air pickup truck
  • Ticket + Private Transfer : Transport by Air-conditioned vehicle

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start