Cambodia Elephants Haft Day Experiences from Siem Reap

Overview

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Discover a Soulful Connection with Elephants and embark on an unforgettable journey with the majestic elephants of Cambodia. This thoughtfully curated half-day experience promises joy, learning, and a closer bond with these gentle giants while supporting conservation efforts.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

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

Seasonal Fresh fruits

All sightseeing entrance tickets as mentioned in itinerary

Coffee and/or Tea

All hotel pickup and drop-off (must provide hotel name at time of booking)

English-speaking tour guide at Elephant Sanctuary site

Tips for tour guide and Driver

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Siem Reap

Pick up at your hotel in Siem Reap and transfer to Cambodia Elephants sites to start tour.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Here’s a breakdown of the activities at Cambodia Elephant sites: 1. Introduction (25–30 minutes): Start with a knowledgeable guide sharing insights into the sanctuary’s mission, the elephants' lives, and the sanctuary’s efforts to protect them. 2. Meal Preparation for Elephants (20 minutes): Participants prepare nutritious food for the elephants, gaining hands-on experience in understanding their diet. 3. Digestive Health Special Food Preparation (15 minutes): Prepare a special blend aimed at enhancing the elephants’ digestive health. 4. Mud Bath with Elephants (15 minutes): Join the elephants in a mud bath, enjoying playful interaction and learning about their natural behaviors. 5. Bathing Session (20–30 minutes): Refresh alongside the elephants in a bathing session, strengthening the bond with these gentle giants. 6. Relaxation with Seasonal Fruits (30 minutes): Conclude with a relaxed gathering, enjoying fresh fruits and water in the sanctuary’s natural setting.

3 hours • Admission Included

Options

Joint Small Group Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.96

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

The best!
Jeff S,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
So great and informative! We were able to attend with a 1.5 year old which was amazing! The staff was so great!
Worth every penny
Amanda B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the most incredible experiences. The elephants are so well loved and the workers are very informative. Worth every penny.
Great Experience
Liz S,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
From start to finish this was fantastic, the 3 elephants they have are beautiful and it was so much fun to make their rice balls and feed them, also to get in the water with them was amazing. The lady who explained everything about the elephants made you feel safe and not nervous about being near them was great. Overall a fantastic experience with those beautiful elephants
Morning with an elephant
Louise L,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
We were picked up at our hotel as expected. The van was pretty old and was not equipped with seat belts. The drive was almost an hour along some pretty bumpy roads. Once we arrived, the guide, Ann, clearly described how their sanctuary works. They currently have 3 rescue elephants, all female, ranging from 29-63 years old. However, only 1 came out to us. We made treats with bananas, rice and rice bran for her and each took turns feeding her. Then she went to the river where we got to scrub and wash her. It was so much fun playing with her. We got to walk over to see the other 2 but one was not well, so they did not come over to where we were. It was a very informative morning learning about elephants in Cambodia and their dwindling numbers.
Don’t miss this!!
KATHLEEN S,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Outstanding experience. We loved preparing food and feeding the elephants, and sharing a bath with them was such a thrill! Prepare for a somewhat bumpy ride to the sanctuary (about an hour), and be sure to wear water shoes. (We bought cheap ones on line and just left them at the sanctuary rather than try and put muddy, wet stuff in our luggage.) The guide, Ann, was very informative and spoke excellent English. This experience was really the highlight of our Southeast Asian adventure.
Cambodia Elephant Sanctuary.
Kenneth R,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, staff spoke perfect english and explained everything very thoroughly. It’s wonderful that they’re saving these elephants which are now disappearing in Cambodia.
An Ethical Highlight!
N6543TQjeremym,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
An amazing experience. We loved that they gave the elephants autonomy - it was made clear to us that if the elephants didn't want to do an activity, then we wouldn't be able to do it. Given this, and the large block of land where the elephants are allowed to free roam, the whole experience felt very ethical and special.
What an experience
Kellie W,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an awesome day, feeding and swimming with the most gentle elephants in Cambodia. Memorable experience
Once in a lifetime experience with elephants
Melinda H,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What an amazing experience! Getting up close to these beautiful creatures was a highlight of our trip. We got to prepare food and feed the elephants, pat them, give them a mud bath and then bathe them in the river. The people who care for these gentle giants supported us to care for the elephants in a safe environment. Lots of photo opportunities too!
Once in a lifetime experience.
Jennifer A,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
About 40 minutes out of Siem Reap, a team of wonderful people are rescuing elephants, 3 at the moment. Here you prepare food and are blessed to feed these beautiful animals…a lot! They eat constantly. Then you follow your elephants to the mud pools, where they choose if they want to play, and finally to the river for a bath and scrub. If the elephants play in the mud, you can go with them. In the river you wet them down and scrub them clean. So much fun and such a privilege to be in the water with them. A once in a lifetime experience and not to be missed. Food for the elephants is locally sourced, helping the local economy and the staff were wonderful.