PHUKET ELEPHANT

CARE SANCTUARY

Come and experience the joy of elephants at Phuket Elephant Care, a safe home for these majestic creatures. Our elephants are no longer subjected to mistreatment or violence. Instead, they live in a healthy, stress-free environment surrounded by lush forests and natural mud pools. Here, you can observe the wonderful bond between the elephants and their mahouts, as well as the value of their well-being.

Feed The Elephant Program

Make a short stop at Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary where you can meet these lovely creatures. Feed the elephants by hand with fresh seasonal fruits including painting your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir.

Details

Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in Naithon in a green forest area with a big natural lake on the island of Phuket. We offer a convenient pickup service directly from your hotel by comfortable minivan pick with safety and a smile.

The friendly staff of Phuket Elephant Care will welcome you with coffee and tea including bread and some snacks, and you will get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism to prepare for your encounter.

Then it is time to feed the elephants by hand with fresh seasonal fruits. Did you know that they eat between 150 and 170 kg of vegetation daily?! You can also take a photo with these lovely creatures.

The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as a souvenir. And to top it all off, enjoy some fresh fruit. Leave inspired and informed, having supported the elephants with maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialize at the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary.

Duration: 1 hour

Pick up Time

• 07:00 - 07:15
• 09:00 - 09:15
• 12:00 - 12:15
• 13:00 - 13:15

Highlights

• Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism
• Spoil the elephants with a fruity feast
• Make a photo with these lovely creatures
• Paint your own small magnetic elephant
• Reward yourself with a delicious fruit snack

Itinerary

• 08:30 - 09:00: Pickup by minivan from your hotel in Phuket
• 09:00 - 09:15: Meet the elephants at Phuket Elephant Care in Naithon
• 09:15 - 09:30: Enjoy feeding elephants with seasonal fruits
• 09:30 - 09:40: Make a photo with these gentle giants
• 09:40 - 09:50: Paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take home as souvenir
• 09:50 - 10:00: Reward yourself with a healthy and delicious fruit snack

Inclusions

• Drinking water
• Towel
• Basic accident insurance
• Professional English speaking guide

What to bring

• Sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops/slippers and a camera

Feed and Spa Program

Make a short morning or afternoon visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Feed the elephants by hand with fresh seasonal fruits before scrubbing their skin and rinsing off the mud with a rain shower.

Details

Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in Naithon in a green forest area with a big natural lake on the island of Phuket. We offer a convenient pickup service directly from your hotel by comfortable minivan pick with safety and a smile.

The friendly staff of Phuket Elephant Care will welcome you with coffee and tea including bread and some snacks, and you will get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism to prepare for your encounter.

Then it is time to feed the elephants by hand with fresh seasonal fruits. While they enjoy their food, learn from the guides about the background of each elephant.

Next, prepare the elephants with a spa treatment. Discover the healing benefits of special spa mud that help to heal elephant wounds from many kinds of scratches, and skin damage. Finally you can rinse off the mud from the elephant's skin with a rain shower.

The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir. And to top it al

Morning

Duration: 1.5 hours

Start (Pick up) Time: 09:00 - 09:30

Finish (Drop off) Time: 12:00 - 12:30

Afternoon

Duration: 1.5 hours

Start (Pick up) Time: 13:00 - 13:30

Finish (Drop off) Time: 16:00 - 16:30

Highlights

• Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism
• Indulge elephants with nature's bounty
• Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay
• Rinse off the mud with a rain shower
• Paint your own small magnetic elephant

Itinerary

• 09:00 - 09:30: Pickup by minivan from your hotel in Phuket
• 09:30 - 09:45: Check-in at Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon and enjoy coffee and tea including bread and some snacks
• 09:45 - 10:00: Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism from our nature-loving tour guides
• 10:00 - 10:40: Feed the elephants with fresh seasonal fruits
• 10:40 - 11:30: Apply a mud spa to the elephant's skin
• 11:30 - 11:45: Rinse off the mud with a rain shower
• 11:45 - 11:50: Paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take home as souvenir
• 11:50 - 12:00: Reward yourself with a healthy and delicious fruit snack
• 12:00 - 12:30: Return back to your hotel

Inclusions

• Hotel round-trip transfer from the entire Phuket island
• Drinking water, soft drink, coffee, tea & seasonal fruits
• Towel
• Basic accident insurance
• Professional English speaking guide

What to bring

• Bathing suit/swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops/slippers and a camera

Half Day Program

Make a half-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, make a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and pepare healthy herb balls.

Details

Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in Naithon in a green forest area with a big natural lake on the island of Phuket. We offer a convenient pickup service directly from your hotel by comfortable minivan pick with safety and a smile.

The friendly staff of Phuket Elephant Care will welcome you with coffee and tea including bread and some snacks, and you will get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism to prepare for your encounter.

Then it is time to learn how to make rice the local way, and prepare fruits, vegetables and healthy herbal balls for the elephants. While they enjoy their food, learn from the guides about the background of each elephant.

Next, prepare the elephants with a spa treatment. Discover the healing benefits of special spa mud that help to heal elephant wounds from many kinds of scratches, and skin damage. Finally you can take a bath with them in the large pond which is a welcome cool-down. Create one-of-a-kind photo keepsakes with these extraordinary animals.

The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir. And to top it all off, enjoy some fresh fruit. Leave inspired and informed, having supported the elephants with maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialize at the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary.

Morning

Duration: 3 hours

Start (Pick up) Time: 06:30 - 07:00

Finish (Drop off) Time: 11:00 - 12:00

Afternoon

Duration: 3 hours

Start (Pick up) Time: 11:30 - 12:00

Finish (Drop off) Time: 16:30 - 17:00

Highlights

• Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism
• Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay
• Swim with these giants in the big pond and enjoy a rain shower
• Prepare fruit, vegetables & healthy herb balls
• Feed the elephants and enjoy seasonal fruits

Itinerary

• 07:00 - 07:30: Pickup by minivan from your hotel in Phuket
• 07:30 - 07:45: Check-in at Phuket Elephant Care in Naithon and enjoy coffee and tea including bread and some snacks
• 07:45 - 08:00: Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism from our nature-loving tour guides
• 08:00 - 09:00: Learn how to make rice the local way, and prepare fruits, vegetables and healthy herbal balls for the elephants
• 09:00 - 09:30: Feed the elephants with seasonal fruits
• 09:30 - 09:40: Scrub their skin with mud clay and join them in a mud pool
• 09:40 - 09:50: Swim with these giants in the elephant pool
• 09:50 - 10:00: Rinse off the mud with a rain shower
• 10:00 - 10:30: Enjoy an authentic Thai style lunch with home-made Thai snacks
• 10:30 - 10:40: Paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take home as souvenir
• 10:40 - 10:45: Reward yourself with a healthy and delicious fruit snack
• 10:45 - 11:00: Return back to your hotel

Inclusions

• Hotel round-trip transfer from the entire Phuket island
• Drinking water, soft drink, coffee, tea & seasonal fruits
• Thai style buffet lunch
• Towel
• Basic accident insurance
• Professional English speaking guide

What to bring

• Bathing suit/swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops/slippers and a camera

Explore with Elephants Program

Make a full-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, plant banana trees and Napier grass, prepare a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and prepare healthy herb balls.

Details

Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in Naithon in a green forest area with a big natural lake on the island of Phuket. We offer a convenient pickup service directly from your hotel by comfortable minivan pick with safety and a smile.

The friendly staff of Phuket Elephant Care will welcome you with coffee and tea including bread and some snacks, and you will get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism to prepare for your encounter.

Then it is time to meet these gentle giants and walk with them into the green jungle zone. Along the way you will get to know the way of the elephant's life from our nature-loving tour guides and learn more about the elephant's habits and history. Join our sustainable activity by planting banana trees and Napier grass, the elephants' favorite food.

At noon, enjoy an authentic Thai lunch under the welcome shade back at the sanctuary, before preparing fruits, vegetables and healthy herb balls for the elephants. While they enjoy their food, learn from the guides about the background of each elephant.

Next, apply a spa treatment to the elephant's skin and discover the healing benefits of special spa mud that help to heal elephant wounds from many kinds of scratches, and skin damage. Finally you can take a bath with them in the large natural lake which is a welcome cool-down. Create one-of-a-kind photo keepsakes with these extraordinary animals.

Master the art of Pad Thai in a traditional Thai cooking class, followed by a delicious tasting of your creations. The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir. Leave inspired and informed, having supported the elephants with maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialize at the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary.

Start (Pick up) Time: 06:00 - 07:00

Finish (Drop off) Time: 16:00 - 16:30

Highlights

• Walk with the elephants in the lush jungle and plant a banana tree
• Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay in the large natural lake
• Bath and shower with the elephants
• Prepare fruit, vegetables & healthy herb balls
• Feed the elephants and enjoy seasonal fruits

Itinerary

• 07:00 - 07:45: Pickup service by minivan from your hotel on Phuket
• 07:45 - 08:00: Check-in-arrive at Phuket Elephant Care, enjoy coffee and tea including bread and some snack
• 08:00 - 08:15: Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism from our nature-loving tour guides
• 08:15 - 11:45: Walk with the elephants in the jungle, plant their food (banana trees and Napier grass), and learn about their way of life
• 11:45 - 12:45: Enjoy an authentic Thai style lunch with fun and a smile
• 12:45 - 13:15: Prepare fresh fruits, vegetables and healthy herbal balls for the elephants
• 13:15 - 13:45: Feed the elephants with seasonal fruits
• 13:45 - 14:15: Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay
• 14:15 - 14:45: Wash off the dirt and mud in a large pond with a refreshing shower
• 14:45 - 15:00: Master the art of Pad Thai in a traditional Thai cooking class
• 15:00 - 15:15: Paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take home as souvenir
• 15:15 - 15:20: Reward yourself with a healthy and delicious fruit snack
• 15:20 - 15:30: Transfer back to the hotel

Inclusions

• Hotel round-trip transfer on the entire Phuket island
• Drinking water, soft drink, coffee, tea & seasonal fruits
• Thai style buffet lunch
• Towel
• Basic accident insurance
• Professional English speaking guide

What to bring

• Walking shoes or sneakers, lightweight hiking pants, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt for jungle walks, bathing suit or swimwear, sunscreen, insect repellent or bug spray, sun hat, sunglasses, flip-flops or slippers, and a camera.

Important to know

• Luggage exceeding 20 inches in size will incur an additional fee of 200 THB per bag.
• To ensure smooth arrangements, kindly inform us in advance if you have oversized luggage and wish to change the hotel.
• If you become ill or have an accident and cannot participate in the trip, we offer a free date change. Please provide a medical certificate from a Thai doctor or clinic to confirm your condition.

Cancellation policy

• We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
• We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event