A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Overview
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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
We provide bottled water but appreciate if you bring a refill bottle.
Boots, Socks, Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito Spray
Air-conditioned vehicle
Welcome Snacks, Coffee, Fruits, Juices & Filtered Water
A delicious Thai vegetarian lunch buffet with over 15 choices.
Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected
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
Operated by Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Reviews
1,245 reviews
Walking with giants!
Pat P,
Feb 22, 2025
5.0What am amazing day! You meet at the main meeting place and load onto 10 person shuttles that take you to the actual Sanctuary. Rudi was our Guide. His knowledge of the background of the Sanctuary was phenomenonal! You start the tour with a short video detailing how the Sanctuary came about. Next you get to feed a REAL, LIVING ELEPHANT! After giving them some breakfast, it was time to head out and meet some more of the elephants. You start out on the elevated sky walk and then go down to ground level and mingle with these wonderful animals. After walking around a bit, it is time for lunch. It is advertised as a vegetarian/ vegan meal, but was surprisingly good. After lunch, there is time to do a little shopping at the little Sanctuary store. They said that the proceeds help fund their efforts. I feel that the cost was definitely worth it and my wife got to hang out with her favorite animal!
Awesome experience
Brooke W,
Feb 20, 2025
5.0This was an awesome experience. So nice to see the elephants well cared for and rescued from their horrible lives. A truely wonderful thing
Help Support Elephant Sanctuaries!
Gina S,
Feb 17, 2025
5.0HELP SUPPORT THE ELEPHANT SANCTUARIES!! The experience is awesome! Come close to these majestic creatures who are being well-cared for during their rehabilitation. After years of abuse and misuse by humans, it's heartbreaking to hear and see the damage done, but thankfully they can live out the remainder of their years in this peaceful sanctuary. Also, the good was great! If you've never tried thai food and want to experience a little of everything, this was a great way to do it!
All money goes towards...
Julie L,
Feb 14, 2025
5.0All money goes towards taking care of these elephants. It was such a heartwarming experience. These elephants have had a pretty traumatic life up until they moved them to the elephant sanctuary. There they can live out the rest of their lives happy and taken care of. We loved the tour and would highly recommend going to see for yourself. Yaya was our guide and she was fantastic.
Incredible Day!
smileyuuuu,
Feb 11, 2025
5.0This extremely well organized tour was amazing! From pick up close to cruise ship to return, very organized. The gentle giants are beautiful and very well cared for. It was unreal to stand so close to these big guys! Very tasty lunch with lots of variety. Thank you Viator and Phuket Elephant Sanctuary for a day I will never forget!
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