A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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‘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
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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.
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
1,512 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend!
Rui H,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. The sanctuary provides a very well thought out experience with great hospitality. It’s none exploitative and they take great consideration with providing the highest care to the elephants. Highly recommend this tour!
Definitely a must-see in Phuket!
Moira M,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00I’m so happy to have stumbled upon this experience compared to other elephant sanctuaries. We were able to get close to the elephants, yet still allow them to roam freely and without stress. I learned so much about their historical and cultural significance, and I definitely have a greater love for these animals after seeing them this weekend. Pickup and drop off was hassle-free, the food was good (I liked that they were vegan/vegetarian), and our guide, Dennis, was very kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend as a must-visit from me!
Worth The Time And Effort
peter k,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well worth the experience. The guides are full of knowledge and you can see how much they all care for the elephants. Getting close to and feeding the elephant is something I will never forget.
Amazing experience!
Megan B,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was such an incredible experience. We were able to see the elephants in their natural habitat but also still being up close. Alex, our guide, was great and super knowledgeable. I would recommend this to anyone visiting the Phuket area.
My husband and I had a...
Katelyn J,
Sep 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00My husband and I had a wonderful experience at the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary! From start to finish, the entire experience was organized, thoughtful, and relaxing. Our guide was fairly new to the Sanctuary, but had a wealth of knowledge and answered all of our questions. The elephants appeared to be well taken care of happy on this beautiful 30 acre property. We did the 3.5 hour tour and it seemed like just the right amount of time to not be rushed through, but you can also still go about your day afterwards. The meeting point/office is a quick 10 minute truck ride to the actual sanctuary. They welcome you with snacks and beverages and some time to just take in the scenery. You will be asked to change into provided boots and socks. There are bottles of mosquito spray around which was much appreciated as well as umbrellas and bottles of water making the hot day very comfortable. They show a short video at the beginning describing the mission of the sanctuary and safety information. We then split up into smaller groups with a tour guide. Our group ended up having 6 people. We started the tour by being able to feed two elephants—which was a highlight for me. Our walking tour took us throughout the property to see the different elephants via canopy and on the ground. You finish the day being offered a frozen towel, a delicious vegetarian buffet, and a chance to shop at their gift shop. I can’t recommend this place enough
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