Walk alongside rescued elephants, feed them, observe them play, and take memorable photos at the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary. You can also join a leaf print workshop and finish your unforgettable half-day experience with a home-cooked Thai meal. This ethical program offers a genuine connection with these gentle giants while supporting their well-being.
Highlights
Witness the majestic elephants roam freely in their natural habitat
Create a lasting memory as you feed the gentle giants their favorite fruits
Capture breathtaking photos as the elephants joyfully play in the mud and water
Craft your own natural art at a unique leaf-print workshop
Savor the authentic flavors of a delicious, home-cooked Thai meal
Details
Your unforgettable journey begins with a convenient pickup directly from your hotel in Phuket, whisking you away to the lush, jungle-clad home of the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary. As you arrive, a warm welcome awaits, complete with refreshing coffee, tea, and light snacks. You'll meet your nature-loving guide and get an introduction to the sanctuary's ethical mission, learning about the rescued elephants you're about to meet, hearing their unique stories, and gaining a deeper understanding of the compassionate approach to eco-tourism.
This is a day of gentle connection and observation, not a show. You'll have the profound privilege of walking alongside these magnificent, gentle giants as they roam freely through their peaceful 30-acre haven. Watch as they forage for their favorite foods and delight in their playful nature as they joyfully splash in the mud and water. You'll also have the chance to offer them a basket of their preferred fruits, a quiet and beautiful way to share a moment with them. Beyond the elephants, you can express your creativity in a unique leaf print workshop, crafting a natural souvenir to remember your experience and take memorable photos with the elephants.
The morning culminates with a delicious, home-cooked Thai meal, a perfect end to a day of profound connection. It's a moment to relax and reflect on the memories you've made and the crucial work the sanctuary does. When it's time to depart, you'll be dropped back at your hotel, carrying with you the lasting memory of a truly ethical and moving encounter with these incredible animals.
Itinerary
08:00 - 08:30: Begin with convenient hotel pickup, traveling to the sanctuary in air-conditioned comfort
08:30 - 09:00: Arrive and be welcomed with refreshing drinks
09:00 - 09:30: Your guide will provide an insightful introduction to the sanctuary's ethical mission
09:30 - 10:30: Walk alongside the elephants, observing them roam freely and forage in their natural habitat
10:30 - 11:30: Get up close as you feed the elephants, then watch them playfully bathe in the mud and water
11:30 - 12:00: Unleash your creativity in a unique leaf print workshop, crafting a natural souvenir
12:00 - 12:30: Conclude your visit with a delicious, home-cooked Thai meal
12:30 - 13:00: Return to your hotel, filled with a lasting memory of a truly ethical encounter
Inclusions
Hotel round-trip transfer from the entire Phuket island
Bathing suit/swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops/slippers and a camera
Important to know
Luggage exceeding 20 inches in size will incur an additional fee of 200 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 13 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.
