Khao Lak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Small Group Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Unleash your inner herbalist and embark on a unique journey with our Herbal Vitamin Workshop. Experience the joy of crafting traditional herbal vitamin balls and learn about their therapeutic benefits.
Discover the local village life as we visit a nearby garden to handpick fresh grass for the elephants and select the finest fruits for their delight. With convenient hotel transfers and a delicious lunch included,
this tour offers an immersive and unforgettable experience that connects you with nature and supports the well-being of these majestic creatures. Book now and be a part of our sustainable mission to protect and care for elephants.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Feeding and Bathing with Elephant are not permitted.
The actitives run 4 hours not include transfer time. Pickup from Khaolak take 15-30 minutes and from Phuket take 2 hours to Elephant Sanctuary
We do not force them to engage in any activities. If an activity cannot be conducted as planned due to the elephants' choice, no refunds can be provided. We respect the elephants' natural behavior and provide opportunities for observation and interaction based on their comfort and willingness.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
you will have the opportunity to participate in our Herbal Vitamin Ball Workshop and explore a rubber plantation. The workshop will last for approximately 1 hour, where our knowledgeable guides will teach you the traditional techniques of making herbal vitamin balls using natural ingredients. You will learn about the medicinal properties of these balls and their significance in Thai culture. After the workshop, you will have the chance to visit a nearby rubber plantation, where you can observe the process of rubber tapping and learn about the importance of this industry in the local economy. Our experienced guides will share interesting facts and insights about rubber production.
Sai Rung Waterfall
If the water level at the waterfall is low and swimming is not possible, we will offer an alternative experience at Khaolak Waterside. Please note, we are not obligated to inform customers in advance of this change.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Hotel Transfer
Guide
Personal Expense
Pickup points
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Options
Pickup from Khaolak
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Pickup included
Tour with Meeting Point
Duration: 4 hours
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience!
paulahY4888DJ,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were given a clear explanation of what would happen on this tour in a kind and respectful way. It was a calm, peaceful and amazing experience which was centred on how the elephants are cared for. It was wonderful to see each of the eight elephants with their carers who have a very special bond with them.These elephants cannot live in the wild but are free to roam! Aom, one of our guides gave us clear, information about how the elephants are cared for and how the funds are spent looking after these wonderful animals. We made a protein ball for the elephants and could feed them this alongside bananas and sugar cane. Photos of us with the elephants were given as well as a key ring and a herbal vapor pot which we helped make. We really could have wished for a better time and were so impressed with everyone there. Thank you.
Incredible - one of the highlights of userer journey
silkeo91,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredibly beautiful. Such a diverse experience that we had a lot of fun and moved us. It was great to spend so much time with the elephants - feeding them, watching them bathe, helping cum, or preparing the "medicine bananas". We were superbly looked after and felt very comfortable. Thanks to our guide and the team. The cream program - like lunch, the waterfall or finding food for the elephants - was perfect for us. We learned a lot and the tour was a highlight of our Tailand trip. We are so happy to have booked this longer tour. Highly recommended.
Wonderful to see and interact with these beautiful animals
LittleSwissLou,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful visit. Love that you are not riding the elephants but can interact such as feeding and washing. We also stayed for lunch which was absolutely delicious. We got picked up from hotel too. Great value
Lovely day out with amazing elephants
iansB5024LQ,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day out at a place where elephant welfare is the priority. Our guide Win was very friendly and really knowledgeable. We were introduced to the beautiful elephants and then took one of them, Som Boon, for a walk in the forest. Next week went to see a beautiful waterfall, tsunami museum and turtle sanctuary, before lunch in a beautiful restaurant. We had an amazing day and can't recommend this place highly enough. Better to give our money to a place that puts the elephants first.
Elephant Adventures
Tristan B,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excellent and educational experience. Win was a fantastic guide and teacher who made sure I felt comfortable and safe in my interactions with the elephants and had plenty of things for me to do during my time at the sanctuary. We fed the elephants, watched one take a bath and then walked with them then I was able to help Win cut down banana plants for the elephants, go to a waterfall and even make the equivalent of an elephant energy ball. The tour ended with a cooking class where I made Pad Thai topping off a memorable day. Highly recommended for solo travellers like myself!
Truly ethical in every sense of the word!
AllenTanPG,Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Please support this great place - Truly ethical in every sense of the word! From the moment we arrived and every step of the way through out the morning, we had a great experience up close and personal with the elephants. We were a group of 2 adults, 1 13 y.o. & a 5 1/2 y.o. and opted for the 2hr guided experience which included elephant feeding, a jungle walk with one of the elephants through the runner estate around the attraction and finally, making “vitamin balls” (a mixture of fruits, tamarind paste & sticky rice) for the elephants. They really take good care of the elephants and the Mahouts (handlers) for each elephant as well as our private guide were on hand at all times to ensure that we interacted with the elephants in the proper way without causing them any undue stress, etc. Definitely well worth a visit and all the more so because they truly are an ethical operation. 5-stars!
A great experience for a family, of ANY age
WillFripp,Jan 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thoroughly great experience - we didn't join from a formal tour, we just rode there on hired mopeds and walked straight in. Lovely staff, 6 beautiful well treated elephants, we fed them and got to wash them down, they seemed happy and were really up close and personal. It felt like a nice family business and was a great experience we would thoroughly recommend.
Great tour with Dee Dee as our tour guide
Vacation26036771484,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dee Dee was our tour guide for this experience, we found her excellent friendly with lots of information regarding the elephants history and the raft ride lovely scenery and helpful guides the cooking experience was friendly excellent food and lots of laughs with great tasting food. We would recommend this tour as a great experience thank you from Kerry Paul Duane and Liz .
From THB 3,200.00
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