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3 hours
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If you love Elephants, come and see them
Help us to support and take care of Elephants
This activity, you can see how Elephants live their life in the real Nature.
Spending quality time with our elephants will make you realize the importance of conserving these gentle giants for future generations to appreciate.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Vegetarian food
Pick up and Drop Off to your Hotels
Welcome drink
Registered guide
Full insurance
Snack during the program
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Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience Start with a hotel pickup and head to our sanctuary, where elephants roam freely in their natural jungle habitat. Watch them forage, play in the mud, and enjoy a refreshing bath as our mahouts gently care for them. Learn about their history, behavior, and conservation efforts from our expert guides. After an unforgettable experience, enjoy a tasty vegetarian meal and a special video showcasing highlights from your visit. Join us in protecting these gentle giants and witnessing them thrive in a cruelty-free environment.
Pickup included
Pickup included
299 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
L R,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
Everything was smooth, and well organized Lunch was simple, but nice. I do believe they really care about the elephants.
M W,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
Well run, beautiful ethical elephant sanctuary/rescue. We learned about the elephants individually, made their food, fed, and sprayed them with a hose, and walked out to the open space to see them milling about.
ked1073,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a wonderful experience. Both fun and educational. We made food for the elephants, fed some of them and observed them in their jungle natural habitat that the sanctuary provides for them. All the elephants have been saved from working conditions and are being rehabilitated.



Jacqui F,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was excellent from start to finish. Very well organised, Informative. The lunch was beautiful. Interaction with the elephants was amazing... lots of opportunities Beautiful video footage provided at the end was really amazing. Excellent gift shop, really great prices. All staff so happy, kind and loving... can tell they really live the elephants definitely recommend to all. You will love it.
Kristal W,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent guides. Great food. Loved the number of different activities with the elephants and the information shared. Video was an added bonus!
Aberlour102014,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It's obvious that the elephants are very taken care of with each individual having their own carer. As well as that the staff were very knowledgeable about the elephants. It was great to stroll about in close proximity to them and know that they no longer see humans as a threat. Being picked up from the hotel was a total bonus with communication between the 'organiser' and me through whatsApp exemplary
U6864IBcarlosr,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was even more enjoyable than I expected. The staff provide you with ingredients to make some snacks for the elephants. You interact with the elephants by hand feeding them, and later hosing them down. Lots of great photo opportunities.





MARK V,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was very fun and enjoyable, we learnt a lot about the elephants and the employees were very knowledgeable. Overall it was a unique and fun experience

Michele N,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
Well organised trip, learned lots about the elephants. Preparing the food and feeding them was a real treat. Seeing them out in the habitat was lovely. Rescued Elephants are well cared for here.
mskatiepie,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
I had an incredible experience at Samui Elephant Home. The visit was both fun and educational—we learned about different elephant species and their history in Thailand, which was really informative. A highlight was helping to make supplement food, feeding the elephants, and even bathing them. It was clear the elephants were treated with care and respect, and the staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and happy to answer questions. The whole experience felt very ethical and hands-on. I would highly recommend this sanctuary to anyone visiting Koh Samui. ⸻ Do you want me to also make a shorter, more casual version

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