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.

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

Itinerary

6:30-7:30 amPick up from your hotel or accommodation in Phuket.

7:30 amDrive North-West of Phuket Town to Naithon Beach, over rolling hills, through forest and local farming areas, and alongside picturesque coastline.

8:00 amArrive 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 amAssist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants.

8:30 amMeet 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 amMud spa with the elephants.

9:30 amSwimming with elephants

10:00 amJoin the elephants in our specially constructed outdoor “Elephant Shower”

10:20 amUse our facilities to take a (regular) shower, dry off, and change clothes.

10:30 amEat a lunch of traditional Thai food, freshly cooked Pad Thai, and seasonal fruit, before saying goodbye to the friendly elephants.

11:00 amLeave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive for approximately 1 hour back through spectacular island scenery.

12:00-12:30 pmDrop 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