Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and socialize 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.

• Meet rescued elephants at Phuket’s first ethical elephant sanctuary, a new home for retired working elephants
• Observe elephants as they roam around, bathe, forage, and socialize freely in a 30- acre, tropical jungle
• Learn about each rescued elephant’s story and facts about Asian elephants from knowledgeable tour guides
• Enjoy an up-close, non-intrusive interaction while feeding some of the elephants

A half-day tour with the elephants is an eye-opening and inspiring experience. Following a scenic drive along with a local village, you will arrive at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, a picturesque jungle dotted with ponds, wide-open fields, and hillsides for the elephants to roam around. Your visit starts at our Tree Top Reception and Observation Platform, where we will show you a presentation and educational video to prepare you for your encounter with the elephants, and to help you understand why they need to be protected. Next up, you will feed the elephants. While they enjoy their baskets of bananas, pineapples and cucumbers, you have a chance to learn from our guides about the background of each elephant.

Once the elephants are fed, we walk with them down into the jungle. By keeping a safe distance and watching them from our Observation Salas, the elephants have the freedom to express their natural behavior, from bathing and playing in our pond to socializing with each other. Our top priority is the well-being of the elephants. As such, we do not offer rides, shows, bathing, trunk hugging, elephant kisses, sitting on or lying on the elephants, loud noisy groups, or people crowding around the elephants.

• Child ticket age between 4-12 years.
• The entrance fee does not include transportation to and from the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary.
• On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel the tour. We will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

• For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
• If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
• Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
• Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

• You will receive a confirmation email and voucher instantly after booking completed.
• In the case that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email.
• You can present either a printing or a mobile voucher for this activity.
• Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are 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.
• Scheduling can change due to weather conditions without prior notice. You will be notified in advance.
• Due to bad weather the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.