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 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
Program + Shared Transfers
Pickup included
Reviews
1,541 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Experience.
812marcif,
Nov 4, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience! If you are visiting Phuket you must add this to your list of activities. We enjoyed the half day tour which allowed us to walk on the ground near the elephants and also included lunch. The food was very good.
See the elephants in their natural setting.
F6347MCbradj,
Nov 3, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00A great experience. The sanctuary is so well set up and they take good care of the elephants. It was such a great time walking thru the jungle to meet up with the elephants up close. And they have lots to eat and great areas to bathe in.
morning with elephants
BoardingPass759023,
Nov 1, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00the sanctuary gives quality of life to elephants after they retire from logging or riding camps. beautiful sanctuary, good tour guid, and delicious lunch.
Great experience highly recommend
Kathryn W,
Oct 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic experience where you can interact with the Elephants and see the great work the sanctuary is doing with these beautiful animals
A must visit!
Dulce B,
Oct 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very interesting. It was wonderful to see the animals in their natural habitat and to learn about what they do for the rehabilitation of the elephants. You can really see the affection and care they have for them.
Best Tour in Phuket!
jacq0lantern,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience. I learned so much and would definitely come back/recommend coming here to everyone.!! Food is included too
Rewarding and ethical elephant experience
O1039PLliamd,
Oct 30, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience and for a great cause. This is the only ethical elephant experience in Phuket - you can get up and close with the elephants while knowing they’re comfortable and actually looked after.
Wonder elephants
daviddF3986QQ,
Oct 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful visit at the sanctuary. The time to learn about and be around these majestic animals was impactful on both of us. Thank you
Great to experience!
O3801KXreginaf,
Oct 29, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00What a super beautiful experience to be able to admire these beautiful animals up close without being obliged to do things. Finally, they can enjoy the life they deserve.
Great morning with the elephants
bradleyl615,
Oct 28, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience being able to see the elephants up close and in an ethical way! The lunch they provided was also very good and transport to and from the sanctuary was smooth! Overall would highly recommend and would come back!! Woody was our tour guide and he did a great job leading us around!
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