Phuket Ethical Elephant Sanctuary: A Compassionate Approach towards Elephant Tourism
4.9
267 Ratings
Paklok
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:
1 day
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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 each elephant, and to provide you with interesting facts about the largest land mammal on earth. The program also includes an opportunity to feed some of the elephants at a dedicated & safe area with a barrier, as well as a complimentary T-Shirt for you to take home. At the end of the tour we serve a refreshing iced soda and unlimited snacks from our snack bar while you can rest and enjoy the serenity of the sanctuary.
This program is available daily at the following times:
09:30 – 11:00
10:00 – 11:30
14:00 – 15:30
14:30 – 16:00
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 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.
Location
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, 100, Moo 2, Paklok, Phuket, Thailand.
If you selected Program Only (No Transfer), please meet us at our office in Paklok. Parking is available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(267 Ratings)
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James_e
May 17, 2024
Conscientious elephant tour. - The elephants were amazing and the organization and service was top notch. The snacks and drinks were delicious
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Fishernz
May 16, 2024
This is the only Elephant Experience that you should do in Phuket - The sanctuary really opened all of our eyes. They bring in Elephants that need care and recuperation. This isn't where you ride or swim with the elephants. Here they are cared for after being rescued from earlier 'domestication' and abuse. After an introductory video that shows how many domesticated/tourist elephants are poorly treated and how this sanctuary was created to care for them, you get to feed an elephant, then walk amongst them as they roam freely in the wilds of the sanctuary. A guide carefully walks you around, talking about the history of each. Then the high walkway gives you an overview of the park before a lovely lunch. We found ourselves very well informed and our eyes are so much more open. Recommended.
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Karen_m
May 14, 2024
Beautiful area for retired elephants - Knowledge of how the elephants came to be there and their new living conditions. Elephants are treated humanely and the handlers and staff educated us on them.
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Fiona_l
May 13, 2024
Mobility Assistance enabled me to enjoy everything - The tour was very well organised, with informative guides and a very good educational video about the elephants. It was clear that they are now well cared-for, and so were we! I have trouble walking for any distance, and the Sanctuary staff were brilliant - there was a buggy available to drive me when the walking became difficult, and our guide was most solicitous of my situation. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, and it was wonderful to see the elephants enjoying their retirement.
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Elseealbis
May 11, 2024
Wonderful opportunity - It was wonderful to see elephants in their natural environment living a life they were meant to have. Thank PES for showing the humanity that can occur towards these gentle giants.
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Johanna_s
May 10, 2024
Fantastic tour - I did this tour with my 4-year-old daughter, and she loved it. Very well-organized tour from the pick-up to drop-off, by an ethical tour organizer. The premises are in great condition and clearly well-maintained. Snacks and drinks are fantastic. The guide was happy to answer all our questions. My daughter loved the canopy walkway. You will also make a couple of stops during which it is possible to observe the elephants very close up. I can warmly recommed this tour to everyone.
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186rjd
May 8, 2024
PERFECT AND MOST ETHICAL EXPERIENCE TO SEE ELEPHANTS - It was such an awesome experience, even if it was a short time, it was just right :)
Our guide was so informative and always kept asking if we want photos. We also got freebies and snacks. A highlight for my solo trip. Thank youuu! 💚
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778ruxandraj
May 7, 2024
Amazing experience! Amazing people! Amazing elephants! - It really is the only ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand, where you don't get to ride or bath with the elephants, but you get very close to them, in their natural habitat and you also get to feed them. All the elephants were rescued from other ,,sanctuaries" or circus and you can see how many scars they got. They are taking very good care of elephants and they make everything for the people to have a good time with them. They made a big step in helping the animals and it's up to us to continue, by not incouraging animal riding, circus and not even bathing just for fun. Big thanks to elephant sanctuary!
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Gsgs2014
May 4, 2024
Money well spent. An afternoon of enjoyment in the knowledge that the ticket money is going to to a great cause. - A thoroughly enjoyable and educational visit. The sanctuary showcases the abuse that these majestic animals endure and how a different form of tourism can provide a safe haven for them. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. The staff showed a real passion for their work and love of the animals under their care.
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Caroline
May 2, 2024
Wonderful trip to the rescued elephants - An absolutely wonderful experience. The elephants live here in idyllic and peaceful surroundings. A great organization that you should definitely support.
The tour guides answer all questions, the elephants can be photographed and fed.
We would book it again at any time. Absolutely recommended!
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