Kui Buri Wildlife Park & Community Living Beside Elephants

Overview

Available languages

Thai

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

This full-day activity is more than just going to the Kui Buri National Park to see the wildlife. You will get involved with activities with local people who live on the border of the National Park and experience how they are learning to co-exist with elephants. You will understand how they are earning an income by growing crops and products that repel elephants who previously and unknowingly would destroy their crops. This is about real people, a real problem, and building a sustainable future for this community and the elephants that live next to their farms. You will make lip balm from local bees' wax, tie dye using local soil and make lunch with the locals, local style.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The travel time to Kui Buri national park and Ruam Thai Village is 90 minutes from Hua Hin which is included in the total duration.

This tour is suitable for vegetarians and vegans however please inform us upon booking.

This tour is not suitable for people who have a gluten intolerance or is allergic to nuts.

Please let us know any dietary restrictions upon booking as guests with some diet restrictions may require some dishes to be missed.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

After a 90 minute drive you arrive the the village of Ruam Thai and the HQ of the Tom Yum Project. This is where you learn about the project and how they are helping villagers co-exist with elephants. You will also make lip balm, do tie dyeing, cook your own lunch with products from the local area. You will work side-by-side with the local community.

3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kui Buri National Park

After a 30minute drive you will arrive at the National Park. In an open air vehicle you go on safari into the depths of the national park. All animals and birds are living in their natural habitats and hence from day to day, what you will see, will be different. You will be on the lookout for elephants, gaurs, deer or wild boar along with reptiles and a large habitation of birds. You will then hop back into the van for the 90 minute journey back to Hua Hin.

2 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

You will make your own lunch that everyone will share using produce from the community gardens.

All Activities at the Tom Yum Project

Vehicle Accident Insurance, As required by Thai Tourism Law

National Park Sight Seeing Pick up Truck & Driver

English Speaking Licensed Thai Tour Guide

National Park Guide and Gratuity

Air-conditioned vehicle

Feast Thailand Tour Guide and Driver Gratuties

Items not offered by the Tour Guide

Hotel pickup and drop-back. (This can be provided for a small additional fee)

Options

Kui Buri Wildlife Park & Community Living Beside Elephants

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Tom yum project and national park safari
Traveler419024,,Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A fantastic trip learning about harmonious living between elephants and humans through changing farming practices. Also got to learn how to cook some Thai dishes and spotted wild elephants and goar in the National park.
Fun trip
TillyDa,,May 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour. What makes this standout is that it involves grassroots charities. You get to hear about all they are doing to work with elephants. Tie dying uses all local products and making lunch was an added bonus. The trek in the back of an open top truck is bouncy and fun - bring a hat. We were lucky to see several elephants but this is not always the case. Belle the guide was informative and a joy to be around.