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Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Turtle Conservation
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This half-day experience combines responsible elephant observation, nature, local conservation, and Thai culture in one meaningful Khao Lak tour. At Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary, guests learn about elephant care, daily routines, and natural behaviour in a calm, animal-welfare-focused setting. The experience also includes a vitamin ball preparation activity guided by the sanctuary team. What makes this tour special is the variety of meaningful nature experiences in one well-rounded half-day program: elephants, Sai Rung Waterfall, the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and a Thai set lunch. At Sai Rung Waterfall, guests can enjoy the jungle surroundings, take photos, and swim if weather, water level, and local conditions allow. The turtle conservation visit adds an educational look at local wildlife protection and rehabilitation efforts. There is no elephant riding, no shows, no tricks, no forced bathing, and no activities that disturb the elephants.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off, if transfer option is selected
- Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary visit
- Responsible elephant observation
- Sea Turtle Conservation Center visit
- English-speaking guide
- Vitamin ball preparation activity
- Insurance
- Sairung Waterfall Visit
- Thai set lunchThai lunch
What's not
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Transfers outside the selected pickup area, unless arranged in advance
Itinerary
Embark on a 1-hour educational experience where you’ll learn about rescued elephants and the dedicated hill tribe caretakers who support them. Discover how the sanctuary provides lifelong care for elephants retired from tourism and gain insight into the meaningful bond between each mahout and their elephant.
You can also relax and spending time in the small river which is from the main Sai Rung waterfall or option to visit Sai Rung waterfall that another 2 kms. away from sanctuary.
Next, visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, where young and injured turtles are cared for before release into the ocean. Discover the life cycle of sea turtles and the ongoing efforts to protect them.
Finally, enjoy a delicious Thai lunch before heading back to your hotel with wonderful memories of Khao Lak’s natural and ethical highlights.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 77 Moo 1 Khuk Khak, Takua Pa District, Phang-nga 82220. Locate near Sai Rung Waterfall or you can google Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Khao Lak
- Its from-price is 23% below the median of the 227 experiences we list in Khao Lak.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 114 of 227.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Khao Lak
Khao Lak is a long strip of sandy Andaman coast north of Phuket, with rainforest hills behind, waterfalls and boats to the Similan Islands.
Khao Lak runs for some twenty kilometres along the Andaman Sea in Phang Nga province, about eighty kilometres north of Phuket. Wide beaches such as Khuk Khak, Nang Thong and Bang Niang are backed by rubber and palm plantations and hills covered in rainforest. Khao Lak–Lam Ru National Park protects the forest and waterfalls behind the coast. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami struck this shore, and memorials stand along it.
Top-ranked sights in Khao Lak: Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet Turtle Nursery.
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