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Join our mission to save these gentle giants

Make a full-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, plant banana trees and Napier grass, prepare a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and prepare healthy herb balls.

Trek through the jungle alongside majestic elephants

Highlights

  • Walk with the elephants in the lush jungle and plant a banana tree
  • Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay in the large natural lake
  • Bath and shower with the elephants
  • Prepare fruit, vegetables & healthy herb balls
  • Feed the elephants and enjoy seasonal fruits

Details

Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in Naithon in a green forest area with a big natural lake on the island of Phuket. We offer a convenient pickup service directly from your hotel by comfortable minivan pick with safety and a smile.

The friendly staff of Phuket Elephant Care will welcome you with coffee and tea including bread and some snacks, and you will get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism to prepare for your encounter.

Then it is time to meet these gentle giants and walk with them into the green jungle zone. Along the way you will get to know the way of the elephant's life from our nature-loving tour guides and learn more about the elephant's habits and history. Join our sustainable activity by planting banana trees and Napier grass, the elephants' favorite food.

At noon, enjoy an authentic Thai lunch under the welcome shade back at the sanctuary, before preparing fruits, vegetables and healthy herb balls for the elephants. While they enjoy their food, learn from the guides about the background of each elephant.

Next, apply a spa treatment to the elephant's skin and discover the healing benefits of special spa mud that help to heal elephant wounds from many kinds of scratches, and skin damage. Finally you can take a bath with them in the large natural lake which is a welcome cool-down. Create one-of-a-kind photo keepsakes with these extraordinary animals.

Master the art of Pad Thai in a traditional Thai cooking class, followed by a delicious tasting of your creations. The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir. Leave inspired and informed, having supported the elephants with maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialize at the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary.

Itinerary

  • 07:00 - 07:45: Pickup service by minivan from your hotel on Phuket
  • 07:45 - 08:00: Check-in-arrive at Phuket Elephant Care, enjoy coffee and tea including bread and some snack
  • 08:00 - 08:15: Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism from our nature-loving tour guides
  • 08:15 - 11:45: Walk with the elephants in the jungle, plant their food (banana trees and Napier grass), and learn about their way of life
  • 11:45 - 12:45: Enjoy an authentic Thai style lunch with fun and a smile
  • 12:45 - 13:15: Prepare fresh fruits, vegetables and healthy herbal balls for the elephants
  • 13:15 - 13:45: Feed the elephants with seasonal fruits
  • 13:45 - 14:15: Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay
  • 14:15 - 14:45: Wash off the dirt and mud in a large pond with a refreshing shower
  • 14:45 - 15:00: Master the art of Pad Thai in a traditional Thai cooking class
  • 15:00 - 15:15: Paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take home as souvenir
  • 15:15 - 15:20: Reward yourself with a healthy and delicious fruit snack
  • 15:20 - 15:30: Transfer back to the hotel

Inclusions

  • Hotel round-trip transfer on the entire Phuket island
  • Drinking water, soft drink, coffee, tea & seasonal fruits
  • Thai style buffet lunch
  • Towel
  • Basic accident insurance
  • Professional English speaking guide

What to bring

  • Walking shoes or sneakers, lightweight hiking pants, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt for jungle walks, bathing suit or swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent or bug spray, sun hat, sunglasses, flip-flops or slippers, and a camera.

Important to know

  • Luggage exceeding 20 inches in size will incur an additional fee of 250 THB per bag.
  • To ensure smooth arrangements, kindly inform us in advance if you have oversized luggage and wish to change the hotel.
  • If you become ill or have an accident and cannot participate in the trip, we offer a free date change. Please provide a medical certificate from a Thai doctor or clinic to confirm your condition.
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  • To guarantee a booking, book no later than 12 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • During high season (November - April) and on National Thai Holidays, we advise that you book your trip as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
  • Due to bad weather conditions the program may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
  • You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund in the amount of the booking costs minus payment fees. Read our Terms & Conditions.
Program details
AvailabilityDaily
Schedules
08:00 - 15:00
Pickup zonesShow
Duration7.0 hours
SanctuariesNaithon
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Last modified on 02.09.2026 at 03:22
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