Phuket: Full-Day Walk with Ethical Elephant Interactive Tour (EJS)
6 hours•Cancellable until 1 day beforePickup availableInstant confirmationGuided• Operated by MY Holiday Centre
Why we love it?
This tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with elephants in a sustainable and ethical environment, making it perfect for animal lovers and families seeking an enriching experience. After a scenic drive from Phuket, you'll meet your guide and learn about the elephants’ individual stories while feeding them bananas and sugar cane. The experience includes a delightful mud spa where you can engage with the elephants, followed by a refreshing swim in the river alongside them. You'll also enjoy traditional Thai dishes, including freshly cooked Pad Thai, and have time to relax at Naithon Beach before returning to your accommodation. This half-day adventure combines education, interaction, and fun, ensuring a memorable day with these gentle giants.
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 1Itinerary
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