Coconut Culture and Elephants A Sustainable full day Journey

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step into the heart of Samui and discover a journey that goes beyond sightseeing.

Coconut Culture & Elephants: A Sustainable Journey is an award-winning full-day experience, honored by the Thailand Tourism Awards 2025 for Excellence in Ethical and Sustainability in Tourism.

Designed for travelers who love to learn, connect, and make a difference — every moment here tells a meaningful story.

Join local villagers to peel, grate, and cook traditional Thai desserts using fresh coconuts, then enjoy a Michelin Guide local lunch that celebrates the island’s authentic flavors. Continue your journey to Samui Elephant Home, where you’ll meet gentle elephants, learn about ethical care and conservation in their natural habitat.

End the day with purpose — planting a coconut tree or creating seed bombs to grow future food for elephants, supporting the ecosystem for generations to come.

This is not just a tour — it’s an award-winning experience of culture, community, and conservation in harmony.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Authentic Thai food with Michelin local restaurants

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Food for feed elephants

Full insurance

An English-speaking guide

Coconut or seed bombs to plant food for elephants in the future

Coconut juice and snack

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Coconut Museum

Begins with a warm welcome drink of fresh coconut water and a short introduction to Samui’s coconut heritage — the lifeblood of the island’s people, economy, and ecosystem. Join local villagers in an interactive workshop where you’ll peel, grate, and press coconuts using traditional tools, learning each step of the process from tree to table. Then, get hands-on with a Thai dessert cooking class, using fresh coconut milk and ingredients sourced from the community.

2 hours • Admission Included

Enjoy a Michelin Guide local lunch, where every dish celebrates the creativity and versatility of the coconut. Each bite tells a story of Samui’s deep connection to nature and its people — a true farm-to-table experience you can taste and feel.

1 hour • Admission Included

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