
Verified Partner
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
