In The Footsteps Of Giants One Day In The Life Of Phuket Elephant

In the footsteps of giants. During this interactive program, you will spend many up-close moments with our rescued elephants, gain in-depth knowledge about their sophisticated means of communication, and learn about their natural habitat and the important role they play as keystone species in our ecosystem. The program includes joined roundtrip transfers as well as a light breakfast, vegetarian lunch & dinner buffets, and cold drinks and refreshments throughout the day.

Package options

• In The Footsteps Of Giants
  • Price : Adult 6,600 Baht. Child 3,500 Baht.
  • Departure Time : 09:30am
  • Pick up Time : 07:30am-08:30am

What You Can Expect from In The Footsteps Of Giants One Day In The Life Of Phuket Elephant

Your morning begins with a pickup from your hotel to the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Receiving you with light refreshments and a video presentation on the history and plight of Asian elephants. You will then have an opportunity to feed one of our rescued elephants for breakfast. Next, our tour guide will teach you about the intricate behavioral and communication patterns of elephants before you explore our 30-acre sanctuary to observe our elephants roam, play, and bathe freely. The morning ends with a delicious vegetarian Thai lunch.

In the afternoon you will explore the natural habitat of Asian elephants and learn more about their important role as a keystone species in our ecosystem while observing the elephants roam through our jungle. You will then learn about the important role water plays in treating old and injured elephants as you meet some of the gentle giants at the new hydrotherapy pool and observe them enjoying their time in the water. Finally, you will help to prepare supplementary elephant food and feed the elephants for dinner before enjoying a vegetarian meal yourself to end the day. More Elephant Tour in Phuket.

Itinerary

• 07:30am – 08:30am Pick up from your Hotel and transfer to Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
• 09:30am Meet at our office in Paklok to register, followed by transfer in our 4×4 Vehicle to Tree Top Reception
• Welcome to Discovery Lounge, followed by light refreshments, tea, coffee & snacks
• The educational video presentation and safety instructions
• Elephant feeding
• Explore sanctuary and observe elephants as they roam, play, and bathe freely
• Vegetarian/vegan Thai lunch buffet with complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
• Learning Session at Discovery Lounge: Elephant Communication & Behaviour
• Safari Observation in the Jungle: Elephants – The Gardeners of our Planet (Learning about the elephant’s natural habitat and role in our ecosystem)
• Meet Sroy Fah
• Meet Kannika & Madee to observe elephant communication & behavior while witnessing water therapy for old & injured elephants
• Break at Discovery Lounge (15-20 Minutes)
• Food preparation for elephants (fruits & rice balls)
• Elephant feeding
• Thai Vegetarian Buffet Dinner at Tree Top Reception with beautiful jungle views
• 05:00pm Return to Meeting Point and transfer back to the 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 4-12 years.
• Price includes joined round trip transportation to and from the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, within the Phuket province only.
• On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel the In The Footsteps Of Giants One Day In The Life Of Phuket Elephant. We will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

Meeting point

• Phuket Elephant Sanctuary : 2CG2+8M Pa Klok, Thalang District, Phuket
• Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket.
• Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time

What to bring

• Hat, Bathing Suit
• Sunscreen, Insect Repellent
• Towel, Walking Shoes
• Change of Clothes, Camera (Optional)
• Pocket money

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 In The Footsteps Of Giants One Day In The Life Of Phuket Elephant.

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