A beautiful afternoon with our elephants
Overview
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3 hours
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We offer a natural experience with elephants. We put the welfare of our elephants as number 1. We have social herds that spend the day with each other and we get to be a part of that.
Our elephant handlers give our ladies space and freedom to behave like elephants with as much natural behavior and play as possible. A truely genuine sanctuary for elephants. No touching, no bathing, no riding, just happy elephants.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve
We offer a peaceful tour of our forest land. Observe our elephants as they go about the day socialising with each other, playing in the mud or grazing in the forest. An incredibly informative and genuine experience with elephants. No cooking, no gimmicks, just 100% elephant time.
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A beautiful afternoon with our elephants
What‘s Included
Admission fee
A beautiful Thai Buffet overlooking our elephants and ponds.
This is a 'No Transport' option and is reflected in the price. You must organise your own transport to us
We are a no alcohol and no Soda environment
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
43 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing place! Highly recommended.
N373GRjamesb,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great place. They obviously put the welfare of these rescued elephants first. Nice structure to the tour - walking between several different areas, including two where you can feed the elephants some bananas. Educational and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Tasty late lunch thrown in too! If you want to see elephants without being a terrible human being, this is the place to go! Loved it. Make sure to wear mosquito repellent though - I forgot and was absolutely savaged!
A real gem!
LindaD1961,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic way to spend 3 hours! We arranged it via their website and it was all very simple. Everything worked like clockwork- pick up and delivery back all party of the service. We began with a really informative and fun talk from one of the local guides and then we went round in relaxed groups feeding the elephants, watching them play in the water and more feeding! You are able to get up really close to the elephants and the guides were incredible with their knowledge. The best part is that this is a truly ethical experience - the elephants have been rescued and now live a free and social life in this beautiful paradise. Definitely worth it!
Unique lifetime experience
nikolar431,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s truly unique experience in this elephant sanctuary in the forests of Phuket. Did the research online and this is one of if not the best ethical sanctuary you can visit here. Program starts with an educational part where you learn about all the elephants how they arrived. Then the team proceeds to the feeding area where you can feed bananas to elephants from a distance. Team is with you all the time, very informative , very detailed explanation of their day-to-day life relationship, with the caretakers, and general overview of the sanctuary. Tour takes roughly 2 1/2 hours with lunch included, a great selection of buffet menu while you watch the elephants bathe. I recommend everyone to experience this
This is an absolute must do
michele H,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best experience at Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve today. Watching the elephant's in a natural setting was completely amazing. The owners and staff are so friendly and their priority is the welfare of their elephant's saved from non-ethical establishments. A must do
The best elephant trip I've ever been on. All money worth
Toborg,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really great place where the elephants get the best care. There is no doubt that the staff is passionate about the place and lively shares their experiences. The best recommendations from here
Amazing experience and wonderful staff
Nicky M,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day seeing these majestic animals who are free to roam and are cared for so beautifully having been rescued from very hard lives.
Truly ethical and wonderful elephant sanctuary
Riccettiagar,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We travelled from the north of phuket to go to this elephant sanctuary and we are so glad we did. We have been to other elephant sanctuaries before which have not been very nice but I can confirm this one is super ethical. They absolutely look after their wonderful elephants that they have rescued from logging, elephant rides and other cruelty. No chains only care and love. You can't ride them or wash them and quite rightly so, that is not fair to elephants. Instead you get to feed them a few bananas and watch them in all their glory being happy and looked after elephants. The staff genuinely care about their animals. Our kids loved it and we would highly recommend visiting this sanctuary in the knowledge it is truly ethical. Also the lunch we were served was delicious. Thanks so much for a wonderful morning, we loved it. Xxx
Heart full. Peaceful afternoon wandering around with these graceful creatures
Jill P,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I researched a lot of so called elephant "sanctuaries" in Phuket when deciding where to take our 8 year old. We wanted her to understand how important it was to chose an animal experience that actually benefited the animals. That is why we visited this beautiful sanctuary. There was no doubt that the staff and owners truly respect their role of the rehabilitation of these beautiful creatures. The tour was amazing and staff were incredibly helpful. The buffet meal was delicious too! We booked private transport (through the website) for convenience. It was all very seamless. This sanctuary does not do bookings through third party agents as they want all proceeds returning to the care of the elephants. So kudos to them.
Rescued elephants living what remains of a previously exploited life
Simon189,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly amazing experience with rescued elephants in natural habitat living out what remains of a better life following one of exploitation
Such a beautiful experience
karinalizetteramos17,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a beautiful afternoon watching the elephants living their best life. Please only support sanctuaries that don’t allow riding or bathing !!! Hidden Forest really cares about these animals wellbeing and doing what is best for them instead of exploiting them !
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