A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary | La Vacanza Travel

A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Destination: Thailand, ภูเก็ต, Phuket
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Phuket
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and sozialize freely across 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. We buy all rescued elephants to ensure that Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is their final home, and we offer professional veterinary care for old and injured elephants. 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 all endorsed our ethical approach.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, 100, Moo 2,, Paklok, Thalang, ภูเก็ต 83110, Thailand

A morning with the elephants is an eye-opening and inspiring experience. Following a scenic drive along a local village you will arrive at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, a picturesque jungle dotted with ponds, wide open fields and hillsides for the elephants to roam around.

Your visit starts at our Tree Top Lounge, where we will show you a presentation and educational video to prepare you for your encounter with the elephants, and to help you understand why they need to be protected.

Next up, the elephants are fed. While they enjoy their baskets of bananas, pineapples and cucumbers, you have a chance to learn from our guides about the background of each elephant.

Once the elephants are fed, we follow them down into the jungle. By keeping a safe distance and watching them from our Observation Salas, the elephants have the freedom to express their natural behavior, from bathing and playing in our pond to socializing with each other.

The program ends with a delicious Thai vegetarian meal.

Duration: 3 hours

Inclusions
  • Lunch - A delicious Thai vegetarian lunch buffet with over 15 choices.
  • Welcome Snacks, Coffee, Fruits, Juices & Filtered Water
  • Boots, Socks, Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito Spray
  • Bottled water - We provide bottled water but appreciate if you bring a refill bottle.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Exclusions
  • Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 85 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, 100, Moo 2,, Paklok, Thalang, ภูเก็ต 83110, Thailand
Traveler pickup is offered
This program includes shared roundtrip transfers from anywhere in the Phuket Province.
Pick-up and drop-off location must be identical. Exact pick-up time will be advised via email.
Private transfers are also available. Please contact us to inquiry about the costs for your specific location.

Airports

  • Phuket Intl Airport, Mai Khao, Phuket 83110 Thailand


Ports

  • Patong Port
  • Ao Makarm Port
  • Ao Por Pier
  • Rassada Pier


Departure Time

09:30 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes


User's Reviews

Yarfrg00

19 Apr, 2024

This is the only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket endorsed by the world wildlife foundation (from the WWF website). Absolutely amazing experience, the guides were so informative and it is obvious everything they do for the elephants are for the good of the animals and not just for tourist entertainment. Highly recommend, an absolute highlight

jonathanwY8988TW

18 Apr, 2024

What an amazing experience! We were collected from our hotel and when we got to the sanctuary snacks and drinks were provided. We were then split off into smaller groups to go for an hour trek around the sanctuary to see the elephants in their natural environment. All of which were rescued from the tourism trade. They seem to pair up with a bestie in different areas of the sanctuary alongside a career who wonders around with them all day. We were surprised how close you could get and how ethical the whole tour was. No bathing, no touching apart from when you feed one elephant and close distance observed at all times. The tour guide and the guy who runs the place were the best and so knowledgable about every single elephant. Once the tour was done, an amazing spread was provided for lunch and ride back to hotel. Do not hestitate so worth the money!

kyliec658

18 Apr, 2024

Such a great morning walking through the park with the elephants. Very informative and love that they have rescued the elephants and returning them to a sense of freedom. Our guide was funny and had a lot of stories about each of the elephants. Highly recommend the tour. My teenage children also loved it.

Tracey_C

17 Apr, 2024

What an amazing place. Our guide Alex was truly inspirational & very knowledgeable about the elephants, the tourist industry & the treatment of these sentient beings. The elephants all had tragic stories but have now found peace in this wonderful sanctuary & have full care from vets & carer’s. Highly recommend this place. Please make sure you do your homework and visit this sanctuary (check logos & addresses) as it is the real deal & highly educational.

Robert_R

16 Apr, 2024

Great family activity with excellent tour guides and staff. Lunch was also fantastic. Very much recommend it for your trip to Phuket

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