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Visit The Lake Phuket Elephant Nursery, a forest home for elephants in northern Phuket. Enjoy watching rescued elephants as they forage and bathe in natural surroundings.
Highlights
1. Take an Elephant Care Class
2. Stroll through the forest with the elephants
3. Enjoy a Thai cooking class and lunch
4. Learn about the elephants and their behavior.
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cooking Class
Coffee and/or Tea
Share Transfer
Pickup included
Operated by My Phuket
356 reviews
Cheryl R,
Feb 20, 2025
One of the best experiences we have ever had! Not to be missed. You get a very interactive experience with the elephants…from feeding to bathing them. It is very evident the elephants are well cared for and loved by there keepers. In addition it is very educational and your patronage helps to benefit the conservation of these majestic animals.
Joseph G,
Feb 19, 2025
The elephant sanctuary itself was great however, the company that they hire to drive you there I would not recommend using them. They drove extremely fast and very reckless. They showed up 40 minutes late. We missed the cooking part of the tour. They refused to refund any money to us
Christoph K,
Feb 19, 2025
Super well organised, fun and inspiring elephant adventure. The pickup worked fantastically. The elephant shelter itself was run by people who give their hearts to the animals and their wellbeing. All interactions happened with the best interest of the animals in mind. I’d definitely recommend!
Colin B,
Feb 16, 2025
If you come to Phuket, this is a must-do tour! Our tour guide was Mr Yu, he has loved elephants from a very young age and is very knowledgeable! We did the afternoon tour starting with a Thai cooking lesson and lunch, the food was absolutely delicious. These guys rescue elephants from all over Thailand, it’s very obvious that the elephants love the staff and are very happy in their natural environment. We fed the elephants, walked with them, stroked and cuddled them, and best of all we bathed with them! This is an experience we’ll never forget, My Yu took photos that he sends to you for no extra charge. This company survives on donations and charity, so please consider giving a donation. Highly recommended and we would do it all again tomorrow!
TRACEY A,
Feb 15, 2025
This was a great experience. The pick up from the hotel was seamless. The vehicle was air conditioned and water was available. When we got there, our guide Daeng gave us a warm welcome and explained a bit about how he came to be looking after the elephants and about the elephants themselves. He was very committed and caring about their welfare. We fed some of the elephants (he splits the elephants up doing a group in the morning and then one in the afternoon so as not to stress them) then observed them in their natural habitat. We then followed them down to their lake and we could go in with them and scrub them. They were splashing and laying down in the water. It was so good. Afterwards we had a go at making a Thai salad and had some lunch which was great. There were 10 of us so just a nice amount. Would highly