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 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.
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
1,652 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Elephant Sanctuary Experience
Luyanda S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing and eye-opening experience, when we heard of elephant riding we wanted to go but the experience at the sanctuary changed our perspective, we really hope the sanctuary can rescue more elephants in the future. The staff is amazing, the sanctuary is clean and the lunch was delicious! 10/10
It was an amazing experience to the sanctuary who clearly put the care and happiness of the elephants first.
maclachlankaren,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing!! The tour was very well organised. All the staff were so attentive and friendly and you can tell that they care so much about the elephants. Our KT was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, funny and so respectful to the animals. Thank you for making our visit so special. By not feeding the elephants, we got to spend more time with them & observing them up close. Amazing!
A great way to support and get to know about elephants
Duiserbike,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an overall good outing. The guides and personnel were very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was very informative and fun. It was also nice to know that you are helping these animals in a small way. We had the rainbow colored stickers and had lunch with our tour. The lunch was quite tasty and good variety and quality. Would do it again to support this initiative.
Elephant tour
steveW1735QH,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely well organized, excellent tour, you get up close with these beautiful animals. Staff are very friendly. Highly recommend this tour.
Amazing experience
Braon31,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly wonderful experience. You can see the elephants up close, but always with respect—without touching them and, above all, by following their wishes. The only moment of real interaction is during their snack time, when you give them fruit, but even then, when they’ve had enough, they simply walk away. A truly beautiful, ethical place and definitely worth visiting.
Amazing experience. Well run and elephants looked after
Fiona V,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing well run. Beautiful sanctuary where you see the elephants in their own habitat being well looked after. Well worth the money. Highly recommend
Absolutely loved this...
Morgan L,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved this place. The shuttles were super organized. How you were put into groups was very methodic and they definitely knew what they were doing. The food was a little bland but still good. The elephants were amazing and you could tell how loved they are. If you are wanting to see elephants in Phuket, this is the only place I would recommend.
A must see in Phuket
b n dictel2026,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience. So nice to see that elephants are back into nature, and enjoying peace. The kids loved it. Our guide Ruddi was very knowledgeable. All the staff was so nice. We will be back
Ethical Interactive Educational
Inbae A,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ethical, interactive, informative. The tour started with a safety briefing and history of elephant human interaction in Thailand (informative). Guests then hand-fed an elephant. We then walked amongst them in the sanctuary forest where they bathed, ate and walked just a few meters from us. There were young children on this tour and the elephants were so gentle there was no fear. Life changing experience.
Must visit !
Scenic63346632275,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolute a must visit ! 😍 The experience was emotional even I would say. Cannot recommend this enough and suitable for all ages.
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