Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Our sanctuary is the local sanctuary in Samui and everyone is welcome to visit us to observe elephants roaming free by themselves in the jungle. Learn the history about the story of the elephants and the important part how to take care elephants with us together. This program was run by the experience instructor guide who have the impression and passionate to take care Asian elephants. We invite to be a part for take care elephants with us together.
Additional Info
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
Begin with pick up from the hotel and drive to our sanctuary home. We also provide for everyone to observe elephants in the natural surroundings in the jungle which roam free to have food for eating, learn about the history of elephants from the local guide, and observe elephants play in the mud to cool down by themselves. Moreover, we provide visitors with the opportunity to observe elephants enjoy taking bath in the pool and our mahouts carefully clean them by splashing water by using hose, ensuing their comfort and well-being. Finally, have some the vegetarian set of food after the program and watch surprise video together.
What‘s Included
Roundtrip transfer from the hotel
English speaking guide
Vegetarian food after the program
Welcome drink
Full insurance
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Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui
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Reviews
713 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well informed, Happy elephant brill visit
Pete521,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very very informative. Loved Our Time my husband dream to meet relaxed safe elephants. so well looked after, transport food and drinks. Everyone was smiling
Great experience south beautiful creatures, awesome staff, yummy lunch
Memnoch65,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, up and close to the Elephants but in a humane environment, elephants get to do what they want on their terms.
Amazing experience!!!
Jet697730,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience, highly recommend it to everyone , such a great cause and will definitely revisit when back in Koh Samui
What an absolutely...
Jennifer M,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an absolutely amazing experience! The staff here clearly care and respect the elephants so much, everything they do is for their wellbeing. It was great making the food for the elephants and then getting to feed them, and a privilege to walk amongst them in the wild. Truly special experience and would highly recommend.
Very good trip!
Philip S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super organized, also transfer went smoothly. Very nice, friendly and cheerful staff. Delicious food. Even exceeded expectations. Expectation
Best day EVER!
Greg P,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00At Samui Elephant Sanctuary, elephants that once worked hard in logging or tourism, (some for 40 years) are given a second chance at life. Rescued from difficult pasts, they now live peacefully on forested land where they are free to roam, socialise, and simply be elephants again. Samui Elephant Sanctuary Visitors don’t ride or control them—instead, they gently connect by feeding them, walking alongside them, and quietly observing as the elephants eat, play in the mud, and swim. The sanctuary’s purpose is simple but powerful: to protect these animals, give them dignity and freedom, and show people a more ethical way to experience elephants—one based on care, respect, and letting them live naturally. This was the highlight of our week and a day we will never forget 🐘❤️ Would highly recommend everyone visit this amazing sanctuary and see the wonderful work the dedicated staff have accomplished.
A must for everyone to visit help protect the future for these beautiful creatures
Audreyh3004,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous date getting up close and understanding the elephants needs and finding out their history. The staff have so much love for their animals and care deeply about their future
An animal-friendly experience with elephants
isabellam478,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 4-hour stay with the elephants was an experience. You will learn about each elephant's fate and why they are on the farm during a lecture. Afterwards, prepare small snacks for the elephants and feed them. Each animal has its own handler and is protected. After a 15-minute walk you will come to their pasture area and can watch them eating directly without chains. Great photos can be taken. I definitely recommend this trip.
Good but not the best.
-25OliverB25-,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is a small and wonderful sanctuary where the elephants are well looked after. The staff are very kind and attentive, knowing lots about each elephant they care for. Whilst at the sanctuary you get a chance to watch the elephants bathe and have an opportunity at showering them. Additionally you get to make their food and then feed one of the elephants. On top you do get to see them in their jungle area, but it can get very hot as there is little to no shade available. Feeding the elephants though ended up being quite short lasting 20 minutes.Lunch is provided as part of the tour however it was served lukewarm and in a small portion size, consisting of rice and sandwiches. For the price you pay to go to the sanctuary the tour felt slightly underwhelming only lasting around 2 hours for 3,000 baht per person, (approx. £70). At the end of your tour you get 20 minutes to look around a gift shop and then watch a 10 minute video of you and your group during the tour. In conclusion, the tour felt slightly underwhelming for the price paid but we did have a decent time.
What an amazing & emotional experience
Kerrie D,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible and emotional experience. Starting with informative guides who confirmed the history of each elephant and how they came to be in the care home. Explaining dietary requirements and being shown how the make the food with Banana, Tamarind, Pumpkin, Protein Powder, and Grass. The Elephants are cared for and respected. No bathing with them or riding on them which is amazing to see. The elephants come and feed with you on their terms. You then get to see them in their own jungle. Each elephant has their own qualified keeper and you can see that they have grown to trust one and other. Absolutely loved the whole experience and can’t recommend it highly enough.
From THB 3,000.00
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