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 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

4.94

1,600 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1531

Morning with the Elephants
stephensP5369ET,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience would recommend to everybody the guides are very informative and to feed them and see them close up is something we will never forget Thank you
Awesome from the start to the end
tungz2025,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I visited PES with my 12yo and 7yo. We find the experience awesome from the start to the end. We were treated with yummy snacks while waiting and the documentary film was very informative. Our guide Thomas was very knowledgeable and knew all the elephants by name and all their backgrounds/stories. We can tell all the staff were passionate about elephants rehabilitation and conservation. Good job PES!
Graceful Peaceful Elephants
Michael O,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A graceful experience observing elephants who once suffered finally enjoy eating, bathing, roaming, and just being elephants.
Meeting, feeding, walking with and learning about elephants
A-Canadian-Tourist,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
After feeding the elephants and learning that the Elephant Sanctuary rescues exploited and abused elephants and offers them love, caring, compassion and freedom in their twilight years, our was a moving experience and one which left us feeling connected through our love for animals and that and that any degree of cruelty towards these or any animals is totally unacceptable. The Elephant Sanctuary in a not for profit charity and their commitment to helping these magnificent creatures leaves us in awe. A wonderful experience.
Lovely experience!
Rahul M,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
An extremely well organized tour coupled with good food and knowledgeable tour guides! Highly recommended!
Best ethical sanctuary
neivacristinap,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely amazing! The tour provided breakfast while they informed us on the history of how this sanctuary was founded and they educated us on the importance of ethical elephant sanctuaries. Our tour guide Alex was amazing. He guided us through the sanctuary and introduced us to each individual elephant. Each elephant has a different story, personality and background. We got to touch certain ones and feed them fruit as well. This place is very ethical and takes good care of their elephants. No riding and no bathing bc that is harmful. The tour ended with cold fresh towels to freshen up and traditional Thai lunch which was amazing. I would 100% recommend this tour to everyone I know.
Rewarding experience for elephants lovers
Jesus A,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing experience! To be able to experience the elephants in a way that makes you feel good inside. You can tell the staff really care for these majestic animals and have their best interest at heart. You can get really close to the elephants without disturbing them thanks to the relationships the mahouts have with them.
A must-do on your visit to Phuket
239tatjanal,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic experience. Guides are so knowledgeable and kind. Definitely come here for an ethical encounter with elephants. All proceeds go towards rescuing more of these gentle giants. I highly recommend!!
Amazing!
Karen P,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was amazing! Would highly recommend! So cool they are giving sanctuary to these elephants. Exactly the experience we were hoping for.
Great way to see and interact with elephants
Walter M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful way to get an up close and ethical way to see elephants. The sanctuary and the guides that staff it are top notch. Absolutely terrific day. Highly recommend.

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