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

melodyb339

26 Apr, 2024

What a lovely, compassionate, and well-run sanctuary. The tour guides were very knowledgable and the staff was considerate. And the elephants were beautiful and funny and regal. Lunch was the best meal we have had in Thailand. I didn’t want to leave. I’m happy that these great creatures now have such a loving home.

Aaron_T

25 Apr, 2024

Great family day out. Friendly and funny guides who were knowledgeable about the elephants and their exploitation. The highlight was feeding the elephants.

Shawna_B

25 Apr, 2024

We were beyond happy with this experience! I would highly recommend anyone for this tour not only because it's great, but it's supporting such an important cause to rescue these elephants. After prompt shuttling to the site, the tour started with feeding the elephants that came up for snacks. Then we were pleasantly surprised to get to walk amongst the elephants for the bulk of the tour. Our guide took us to visit each elephant and shared beautiful stories about each of their lives. Along the way, there were plenty of photo ops that the keepers helped us capture. At the end, we were fed an incredible vegetarian buffet that was probably some of my favorite foods I had my whole trip. This has been such a highlight and I hope PES can continue to provide Sanctuary to elephants in need.

Geno_S

25 Apr, 2024

Amazing experience. Definitely worth the visit. I would definitely visit again as the entire experience from beginning to end was organized, the elephants were friendly and the food was really tasty.

leianam2024

24 Apr, 2024

Elephant retirement home (sanctuary) all these elephants were rescued from the tourist industry or logging had a hard life and suffering and all have some disability due to the torture they have endured to be tamed .now get to just be elephants roam around their jungle with friends it was the most magical thing I’ve ever done I was this close to..no zooming in and we fed two of them court guide IC (apologies if spelt incorrect ) was very knowledgeable for the price we got transported to and from our hotel breakfast and a stunning buffet style lunch which was all vegetarian or vegan so no worries for me and what I was eating. As you walk around you get could bottled water and ice clothes to help with the heat .. I would highly recommend if want to experience seeing elephants up close without adding to the cruelty they have already had to endure all funds form the tour and shop go towards the sanctuary too

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