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A Morning with the Elephants

4.9 · 1,902 reviews · 3 h 30 min

Duration
3 h 30 min
Start times
09:30
Guide languages
EN
Group size
Private experience
Meeting point
Hotel pickup included
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

About this experience

our team is the first ethical, 100% hands-off elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and sozialize freely across 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. We buy all rescued elephants to ensure that our team is their final home, and we offer professional veterinary care for old and injured elephants. By visiting us, you are supporting a sustainable, ethical and compassionate approach to elephant tourism where elephants have the freedom to live naturally. National Geographic, Lonely Planet and The Guardian have all endorsed our ethical approach.

Schedule

Start times: 09:30

  1. Stop 1 · 3 h

    A morning with the elephants is an eye-opening and inspiring experience. Following a scenic drive along a local village you will arrive , a picturesque jungle dotted with ponds, wide open fields and hillsides for the elephants to roam around. Your visit starts at our Tree Top Lounge, where we will show you a presentation and educational video to prepare you for your encounter with the elephants, and to help you understand why they need to be protected. We then follow them down into the jungle. By keeping a safe distance and watching them from our Observation Salas, the elephants have the freedom to express their natural behavior, from bathing and playing in our pond to socializing with each other. The program ends with a delicious Thai vegetarian meal.

Included

  • Roundtrip Transfers - if options is selected
  • We provide bottled water but appreciate if you bring a refill bottle.
  • Guided Walk through 30 Acre Sanctuary and across the Canopy Walkway
  • A delicious Thai vegetarian lunch buffet with over 15 choices.
  • Educational Video Documentary
  • Socks, Boots, Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito Spray
  • Welcome Snacks and Beverages

Not included

  • Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected

Requirements & restrictions

  • Ages: Infants 0–3, Children 4–12, Adults 13–120 years
  • Please register upon arrival at our meeting point in Paklok.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Italian speaking guides are available for the Half Day “A Morning with the Elephants” program on Wednesdays and Fridays only
  • French speaking guides can be requested as a language preference, subject to guide availability, but cannot be guaranteed.

Meeting point

Hotel pickup or an exact meeting point in Phuket, confirmed after booking.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Guest rating

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