Ethical Elephant Experience at Samui Elephant Haven

The Samui Elephant Haven is a beautiful and ethical sanctuary for elephants rescued from types of elephant exploitation practices including trekking, performing in circuses, logging, and street begging. Lush Koh Samui jungles envelop our sanctuary which sits proudly atop undulating hills and commands impressive views over the Gulf of Thailand and Koh Phangan. We provide a safe home to a remarkable herd of rescued elephants.

• Learn about the adorable elephants of Thailand while being a responsible tourist when you join this experience in Koh Samui!
• Visit the Samui Elephant Haven reserve and get to know their efforts in taking care of these gentle giants
• Enjoy a peaceful stroll around the sanctuary while also witnessing the daily lives of the elephants, from grazing to bathing
• No riding, no hooks, and no chains mean no animal cruelty – the ideal way to interact with these lovely animals

Package options

• Samui Elephant Haven
  • Price : Adult 2,800 Baht. Child 1,500 Baht.
  • Departure Time : 09:00am, 02:00pm
  • Pick up Time : 07:40am – 08:30am, 12:40pm – 01:30pm

What You Can Expect from Ethical Elephant Experience at Samui Elephant Haven

Samui Elephant Haven offers morning or afternoon tours with professional, informative, and caring guides.  Guests will learn some fascinating facts about these gentle pachyderms.  Emphasis is on observing the elephants interact, play, and express their instincts in a habitat that would be natural to them and with limited human interaction. Participate in making supplementary food for the elephants. Feed the elephants with the food that you have made and take pictures with them.

The delicious rice balls are made of rice, bean, pumpkin, and turmeric and can also contain vitamin supplements or medicine. The balls are a great source of protein and are particularly good for baby and elderly elephants as they are easy to eat and digest. Every day, there will be two fun sessions where children and adults alike can attend a short class and make tasty and nutritious food for the elephants, learn about elephant behavior and feed the two nannies Sudarat and Sri Nin, the girls Kwan Samui, Moloair, and Nong Pech and mum and baby Somboon and Haven. More Elephant Tour in Koh Samui.

Itinerary

• Pick up from Hotel Lobby
• Check-in at reception and enjoy our welcome drinks
• Listening introduction and safety rule.
• Feeding snacks (Banana) and making rice balls for elephants.
• Meeting baby elephant (Haven and his Mom)
• Walking and take pictures with elephants.
• Seeing Big Male elephants.
• Looking elephant bathing with sea view.
• Enjoy vegetarian lunch for the morning / and dinner for the afternoon.
• Back to your hotel

*The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions*
**Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route**

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Additional Information

• Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
• On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel the Ethical Elephant Experience at Samui Elephant Haven. We will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Meeting point

• Samui Elephant Haven : 137/31 Koh Samui Surat Thani 84320
• Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh Samui.
• Free hotel pickup from Plangka, Lipanoi, Nathon, Lamai, Huatanon, Chawaeng, Bang Po, Pralann, Maenam, Bophut, Bang Rak, Chong Mon
• An extra charge will be applied for transfer in some Koh Samui areas. (To be advised)
• Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
• If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

What to bring

• Passport or identification for insurance purposes
• Towel, Comfortable shoes
• Hat, Sun protection
• Camera

Confirmation

• You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after the booking is completed.
• In the case that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.

Notification

• You can present either a printed or mobile voucher for this activity.
• Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, is included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
• Due to bad weather or sea conditions the tour may be postponed or canceled with a full refund.
• You can cancel your booking 2 days prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund for the cost of the tour.
• Have fun and enjoy the Ethical Elephant Experience at Samui Elephant Haven.

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