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.

Customer Ratings
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Angharad
Apr 23, 2025
Wonderful experience - We had the most amazing experience, absolutely loved every minute! The transfers to and from the hotel were quick and easy and the guides at the sanctuary were very knowledgeable and friendly. It was awful to hear how some of the elephants had been treated in the past, but what a wonderful place for them to live out the rest of their days. We all loved feeding the elephants but also watching them from the canopies. Stunning location as well. Excellent hospitality as well, we absolutely couldn't fault it and we were so pleased that we did our research and found this place.
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Karmen_s
Apr 23, 2025
Amazing, spectacular!!! - It was good very educational, we got to see many elephants and the snacks at the end were delicious and the little store they have got half my money everything was so cute I had to buy
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Hodays
Apr 20, 2025
Ethical and Heartfelt Experience - English: The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is a true role model. The elephants live freely in a protected nature reserve – without riding, chains, or shows. This sanctuary is recommended by organizations like Asian Elephant Projects – which was the key trust factor for us. You can immediately feel that respect and animal welfare are the top priorities here. A beautiful, moving experience – highly recommended for anyone who truly loves elephants. 💚 English: Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is a real showcase project. The elephants live freely in a protected natural area – without riding, chains or shows. The sanctuary is recommended by organizations like Asian Elephant Projects – that was the most important vote of confidence for us. You can tell: Respect and animal welfare come first. A beautiful, moving experience – highly recommended for those who really love elephants. 💚
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Mariavv9275sp
Apr 20, 2025
Even better than I expected. - Better than even expected. Everything worked smoothly and felt like I got more than I payed for. Anny was an excellent guide and everybody were friendly.
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739wendyt
Apr 20, 2025
Would recommend! - Absolutely loved it, so nice to see the elephants roam freely, and the guide was great. Very family friendly too. Would recommend!
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Josepj19
Apr 19, 2025
Truly rewarding experience - It is truly amazing to see the work the team there does to give a better life to formerly mistreated elephants. You get to see elephants happily in their environment, really different experience from other elephant activities in the island where elephants are forced. Feels good to realise the price of the ticket goes to improve the life of these wonderful animals. Highly recommended.
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B6542bwkerryg
Apr 18, 2025
Amazing elephant sanctuary - Amazing sanctuary. We got picked up from our hotel and taxied to the venue then once checked in we went for a short drive onto the sanctuary grounds where we were taken around the grounds to see the elephants and fed them, then before returning we were offered complementary food and drinks before returning to hotel
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Goldenballs999
Apr 16, 2025
Wow, wow, wow! Amazing! - Wow, what an amazing experience and such fantastic charity. The staff were welcoming and very friendly, Vincent was our guide and couldn’t have been more informative. We learnt so much about the shorthand the plight of elephants across Asia and Thailand, and how the work they are doing is having a positive impact. We would highly recommend this tour (or any of the others), it should definitely be on your list of things to do whilst on the island!
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Jsy-traveller
Apr 16, 2025
Wonderful elephant sanctuary - Wonderful eco guided walk with people passionate about caring for elephants and driving change across Phuket in the treatment of elephants and tourism. It’s clear they have the wellbeing of the elephants at the heart of the sanctuary.
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878toddr
Apr 23, 2025
Please help them continue - Had a great time and learned a lot. I didn't think we would be able to get that close to the elephants. I hope they are able to continue this very important mission for a long time.
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From $57
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).