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Ethical Elephant Sanctuary

4.8(456 reviews)
Phang Nga Province
Half day (4 hours)

About this activity

Visit Phuket's most ethical elephant sanctuary where rescued elephants live freely in a natural jungle environment. Unlike riding camps, our partner sanctuary focuses purely on elephant welfare. You'll learn about each elephant's rescue story, prepare their food, hand-feed them, and join them for a refreshing mud bath and river swim. This is a transformative experience that supports genuine elephant conservation in Thailand.

Highlights

  • 100% ethical — no riding, no chains
  • Feed and bathe rescued elephants
  • Learn about Thai elephant conservation
  • Stunning jungle setting
  • Professional photos included

What's Included

  • Sanctuary entrance fee
  • Elephant food preparation
  • Guided experience
  • Lunch (Thai buffet)
  • Professional photos
  • Hotel transfer

Not Included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips for mahouts (appreciated)

Itinerary

1
07:30

Hotel Pickup

Scenic drive through Phuket countryside

2
09:00

Welcome & Introduction

Learn about the sanctuary and meet the elephants

3
09:30

Feeding & Interaction

Prepare food and hand-feed the gentle giants

4
10:30

Mud Bath & Swimming

Join the elephants for a fun mud bath and river swim

5
11:30

Lunch & Departure

Thai buffet lunch followed by hotel drop-off

Total for 2

฿5,600