Phuket Ethical Elephant Sanctuary: A Compassionate Approach towards Elephant Tourism

Experience the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket, where elephants roam freely across lush, tropical land. Support sustainable and compassionate elephant tourism.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phuket Elephant Sanctuary - This 90-minute program is a first-of-its kind experience in Thailand and takes ethical tourism to new heights – literally! Explore our new, 500 meter-long canopy walkway and observe rescued elephants as they roam, forage, bathe and socialize freely in the jungle below. Our tour guides will be happy to share the story of…
What's Included
  • Complimentary umbrellas, raincoats, and mosquito spray
  • Provided bottled water
  • Free PES souvenir included
  • Signature iced soda and unlimited snacks at the bar
What's Not Included
  • Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected
Additional Information

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…

Location
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
If you selected Program Only (No Transfer), please meet us at our office in Paklok 30 minutes before the start of the program. Parking is available.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Chantal_g
Dec 3, 2024
I wanted to see elephants... - I wanted to see elephants while in Phuket. However, i had real concerns about the treatment of animals. After some research i found this sanctuary. This tour was everything I was looking for. The staff takes excellent care of the elephants. I learnt a lot and would recommend
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Katherine_l
Nov 30, 2024
Do not miss this experience! - A wonderful experience, highly recommended. I am generally reluctant to do any trips due to welfare concerns so I researched this and seeing the in depth responses to reviews raising questions really reassured me that this would be an ethical trip. I was not disappointed. The whole experience was great, we were collected from our hotel in an air conditioned mini bus and driven to the office where we signed in and chose our included soft drink. Then we were driven in a 4x4 to the main site where we were given soft drinks and snacks before being shown a video about the background of the sanctuary and the work they do. Then we were assigned our guides for the treetop walk. Our guide Jessie was knowledgeable and spoke good English, he found us good photo opportunities and told us about the elephants we saw. We got good views from the walkways but we're also taken to ground level when appropriate and got close to the elephants without invading their space. It was lovely to see them mooching about doing what they chose with their Mahout accompanying them. Many elephants had injuries and infirmities that lead them to the sanctuary and Jessie explained this as well as telling us other interesting anecdotes about the elephants. Jessie also took photos for those who wanted their photo taken with the elephant behind them. Eventually, we went back to the seating area where we were given refreshments again including a delicious fruit cocktail, fries and samosas. Then we had the opportunity to feed a couple of the elephants. The elephants weren't coerced or restrained, they walked over willingly and clearly knew this was the fun part! I had no idea how much I would enjoy feeding the elephants, we were given instructions and a basket of fruit and were able to take photos. The elephants were very gentle but determined that you should feed them at their pace! We then had chance to have some more refreshments and browse the shop before returning to the office and our transfer to the hotel. We arrived back earlier than expected as there was no waiting around. Overall this was a faultless experience and I would recommend it to anyone
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884dirkf
Nov 29, 2024
A great experience and a good feeling - What an experience! To be so close to these animals, without a fence or a window. Great!! We had the 1.5h tour. First you get socks and rubber boots, then you will be guided in this elephant collection station after a video about high paths. There you can already see elephants and then the guide goes into the rainforest and you have only a few meters of air between you and the elephants. In the stories you can feel the goodwill and respect for the animals. A very well organized tour from the hotel via check-in, station and return transfer (if desired). All in all very great experience!!
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Sunit_h
Nov 25, 2024
Very unique and knowledgeable tour experience! - Very cool experience visiting The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary! Tour was our guide, and he was very knowledgeable! Knew so much about each and every elephant at the sanctuary. Highly recommend the walkway tour!
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Truthbesaid
Nov 22, 2024
Great experience - Great place, well organised experience. Nice gestures like some souvenirs and drinks at the end. Staff is very knowledgeable. There are 9 elephants, all rescued from poorly treated backgrounds. Each elephant has its own keeper and you can tell they are very well taken care of. The price is reasonable for this experience especially considering the amount of good work they’ve done here.
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Timtofte
Nov 19, 2024
Excellent afternoon well spent - Absolutely loved this afternoon trip, get up and close, no touching though. Watching the elephants do what ever they want in their retirement home. Amazing trip and you get to feed them at then end as well. You get drinks and snack when you arrive and then after the tour your get a meal and drinks again before getting a lift back to their office Would highly recommend this trip
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835cathyn
Nov 18, 2024
Ethical elephant sanctuary. Make sure and book the time with the lunch. - Amazing seeing the elephants.The mahouts are just amazing with them. Make sure and book the time for lunch.. delicious.
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Elenasin
Nov 17, 2024
Amazing must see experience - This tour literally changed my life. It is so different from all other elephant places. This one is the only heaven for elephants where you can see them in their natural habitat, feed them, bond with them. In all other places (zoo, circus, shows) elephants are tortured for money. In this one they are surrounded with love and care. Come to see the love!
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Fearless53673271403
Nov 16, 2024
Awesome! - Wonderful half day trip from Patong Beach. The transportation from our hotel was well organized and easy. Guides at the sanctuary are knowledgeable and the elephants do seem to be happy. The lunch provided was excellent. Highly recommend
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Teixeirai2024
Nov 15, 2024
10/10 - Super friendly people ad just great work they are doing there. Our guide Ritta was amazing. They offered a lot of drinks and snacks.
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