Koh Samui: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Interactive Tour (EJS Samui)

5 hours Cancellable until 1 day beforeMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationGuided Operated by MY Holiday Centre 4.3 from 926 reviews

Why we love it?

This half-day tour offers a unique opportunity to connect with elephants in a sanctuary dedicated to their care and rehabilitation. Perfect for animal lovers and those seeking an ethical wildlife experience, the tour allows you to feed, touch, and interact with these gentle giants while learning about their individual stories. You'll witness the elephants enjoying a mud spa and even have the chance to join them in the water for a refreshing experience. After your time with the elephants, savor a delicious meal featuring freshly cooked Pad Thai and seasonal fruits while taking in the beautiful rural scenery on your return journey.

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers outside designated locations
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

Itinerary

On the morning of your visit, you will be picked up from your accommodation and will drive for approximately 40 minutes through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the sanctuary. There, you will be met by your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants.

After being allocated bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, you will walk with your guide through the sanctuary, where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their stories, lifestyle, and behaviors. Most of the elephants are rescued show or riding elephants, but they are now safe and well cared for at this no-riding sanctuary.

After you have met all the elephants, you will watch them enjoy their mud spa and also be able to join them. The elephants apply mud on their skin as a healthy sunscreen and mud treatment. Next, you will walk with the elephants, shower them, and join them in the water for a refreshing cool-off. Brush the elephants while they frolic and play in the water.

Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, and then it will be time to part ways with your new friend and change into some dry clothes. Finally, you will be able to enjoy some freshly cooked Pad Thai, delicious snacks and seasonal fresh fruit. Then enjoy the impressive rural scenery as you drive back to the hotel.

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