Phuket: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience

6 hours Cancellable until 1 day beforePickup availableInstant confirmationGuided Operated by MY Holiday Centre

Why we love it?

This full-day tour at the Lake Phuket Elephant Sanctuary offers a unique opportunity for small groups to engage closely with rescued elephants in a natural setting. Ideal for animal lovers and those seeking an ethical wildlife experience, the tour includes a scenic drive to the sanctuary, where you’ll meet your guide and learn about the elephants' stories and behaviors. Enjoy a delicious traditional Thai lunch, followed by a chance to feed the elephants and participate in a fun mud spa treatment. The day culminates with a refreshing swim alongside these gentle giants in a nearby river, making for unforgettable memories. Whether you're a solo traveler or visiting with family, this experience allows for meaningful interactions in a responsible environment.

Inclusions

  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Shared or private transfer from hotels in Phuket or Khaolak (depending on the option chosen)
  • 2 traditional Thai buffet meals
  • Drinking water
  • 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