During this inspiring, interactive and informative experience, you will spend many wonderful moments observing our rescued elephants, gain in-depth knowledge about their sophisticated means of communication, and learn about their natural habitat and the important role they play as a keystone species in our ecosystem. The program includes joined roundtrip transfers as well as a light breakfast, vegetarian lunch and dinner, and cold drinks and refreshments throughout the day.
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and sozialize freely across 30 acres of tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. By visiting us, you are supporting a sustainable, ethical and compassionate approach to elephant tourism where elephants have the freedom to live naturally. National Geographic, Lonely Planet and The Guardian have endorsed our ethical approach.
Shared roundtrip transfers: from specified places in the Phuket Province included.
Pickup included
Your morning starts with a video presentation on the history and plight of Asian elephants, after which our tour guide will take you to explore our 30-acre sanctuary to observe the elephants as they roam, play and bathe freely. The morning ends with a delicious vegetarian Thai lunch. We then teach you about the intricate communication patterns of elephants and explore their natural habitat to learn more about their role as a keystone species in our ecosystem. Next, you will meet some of the gentle giants at the hydrotherapy pool and observe them enjoying their time in the water. Finally, you will help to prepare supplementary elephant food and enjoy a vegetarian meal yourself to end the day. The program includes 2 meals, soft drinks, water, juices, coffee and a complimentary T-Shirt.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 90 minutes before departure time.
This program includes shared roundtrip transfers within Phuket Province, with pickup and drop-off at the same location. Your exact pickup time, up to 90 minutes before the tour, will be confirmed in advance.
Please register upon arrival at our meeting point in Paklok.