An Afternoon with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first 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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito Spray
- Guided Walk across the Canopy Walkway
- We provide bottled water but appreciate if you bring a refill bottle.
- Educational Video Documentary
- Vegetarian Dinner Buffet
- Signature Iced Soda & Unlimited Snack Bar
- Welcome Snacks and Beverages
What's not
- Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected
Itinerary
Skip the unethical elephant encounters in Phuket and visit a sanctuary where the animals are allowed to live their final years roaming freely without being harmed by tourists. Located on 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket, visiting the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary helps support their mission of compassionate and ethical elephant tourism.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 432 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you selected Program Only (No Transfer), please meet us at our office in Paklok 30 minutes before the start of the program. Parking is available.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 85 travellers
- Operated by
- Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Phuket
- Its from-price is 19% above the median of the 1927 experiences we list in Phuket.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 30 of 1927.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Phuket
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, a tropical mix of sandy bays, limestone seascapes, temple-dotted hills and a colourful old town.
The west coast is lined with beaches, from busy Patong with its nightlife on Bangla Road to the gentler sands of Kata, Karon, Kamala and Surin, and the quieter bays of Nai Harn and Mai Khao. Promthep Cape at the southern tip is a favourite spot for sunset.
Top-ranked sights in Phuket: Maya Bay (Maya Beach), Phi Phi Islands (Koh Phi Phi), James Bond Island (Ko Khao Phing Kan) .
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