A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first and only ethical 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 Phuket Elephant Sanctuary 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.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

A morning with the elephants is an eye-opening and inspiring experience. Following a scenic drive along a local village you will arrive at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, 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.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s 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

Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Program + Shared Transfers

Pickup included

Program Only (No Transfer)

Transfer NOT included: Please meet in Paklok office at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Select Transfers option for transportation for pick-up/drop-off

Reviews

4.94

1,664 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1594

Fantastic day out
Susan S,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic place to visit, great staff who are extremely knowledgeable. Our guide ‘Tour’ was superb and as we are a slightly older couple made sure we were ok. Great elephants to see and feed, a real treat. Lovely selection of food. My only downside would be you do have to wait a while for everyone to arrive
Respectfully interact with elephants
madrigalcarlos,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I like what this team is doing. I empathized immediately with how tough older elephants have it. I loved to see them just being free. I got to see five or so elephants. I fed one of them. Then, the team fed us delicious Thai vegetarian food. This experience is totally recommendable!
Wonderful experience
Go618593,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a wonderful experience. I encourage everyone to visit. Our guide was great and we were well looked after. Such a great cause. All elephants should be allowed to live like this.
Great visit to the Elephant Sanctuary
Ant K,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I LOVE IT! I loved it when I fed the elephants bananas! That was my favourite part! And your staff was really kind! And chatty. This was my best experience at an elephant sanctuary!
An absolute MUST!
X1162IEkatek,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was hands down the best experience we have ever had as a family. The staff were incredible, it was so informative and educational on top of being a heartwarming and engaging experience. It’s a MUST!
Humane Elephant Tour!
Sasha M,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. It was very important to us that if we did a tour involving animals it was humane. We did a lot of research and landed on this tour. The elephants are well cared for, and you get to see them up close and feed them. The lunch was great! Staff is very friendly!
Very ethical and informative way to see elephants in Thailand.
ciaran1103,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very ethical and informative way to see elephants in Thailand. Excellent services, guide, food and staff that genuinely care about the welfare of elephants. Great way to see the elephants in their own home.
Great morning with the elephants!
Kristin C,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Perfect morning with the elephants! Great facilities and great tour guide. Got to feed the elephants and observe them in their natural habitat well they are well cared for. Very yummy lunch too! Highly recommend!
Totally recommend
Mandy C,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent opportunity to spend time with these beautiful creatures without exploiting them. It’s very comforting to know that our fees help to feed and care for the elephants. Informative and educational. Easily the best day we’ve had in Phuket.
Wonderful!!
W6002PCheathers,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was so much more than I anticipated. What a wonderful way to spend the morning, admiring these animals. Our tour guide, Oum, was a wealth of knowledge and told us the rescue stories of the elephants we encountered. This is truly a place where elephants are respected and cared for. What a wonderful experience!