Visit ElephantsWorld, and feed and bathe rescued animals. Take a guided tour of Kanchanaburi as well and see the Bridge on the River Kwai and more.

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pick-up at hotels in Bangkok
Small group: Limited to 12 participants

Highlights

Visit a sanctuary for elephants injured while working or retired from work
Help take care of the animals by feeding and bathing them
Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai and learn about Kanchanaburi's place in history

Full description

This full-day private tour begins with a pick-up at your hotel and a drive to ElephantsWorld. Learn about this sanctuary for old and rescued elephants, who will spend their remaining years well cared for in a natural environment. Help care for the animals by feeding them, gathering food and bathing them. Around noon, enjoy a buffet lunch before heading out to see the major attractions of Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge on the River Kwai, which is part of the infamous Death Railway, built by prisoners during World War II. Continue your tour with a stop at the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, the final resting place of 6,982 allied prisoners who died during the construction of the railway.

Includes

Round-trip transportation
Activities at ElephantsWorld Sanctuary
Buffet lunch
English-speaking guide

Alcoholic drinks
Personal expenses
Tips/gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Important information

What to bring

Hat
Swimwear
Change of clothes
Camera
Insect repellent

Know before you go

No riding of the elephants
Be sure to bring your camera, sunglasses, hat, mosquito repellent and sun lotion
Women are asked to swim in shirt and shorts in order to respect Thai culture
Please remember to bring any personal medication
A change of clothing is recommended as you will get wet while bathing the elephants

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 52 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Safety
4.7/5

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On a solo adventure, but was treated like royalty. The journey was long, but the driver was very engaging. The staff was great (can't remember the names...sorry) but they made sure I didn't act too shy, and pushed me out of my comfort zone, and I trusted these large playfully animals. Worth it for this lifetime experience. Food was delicious and the care for these creatures is amazing.

November 24, 2021

Pickup was very smooth and our driver was incredibly nice. He brought cold waters in a cooler and got us snacks along the way. The elephant sanctuary was amazing. The elephants seem very well taken care of and it was an unforgettable experience. Definitely short and sweet, but you get to do all of the good stuff. The WWII bridge and cemetery were a nice treat too with lots of shopping and a museum nearby. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip, well worth the price.

January 14, 2020

it was an experience that you will not soon forget. Everything is well explained how to behave and where and what circumstances the elephants were saved. we had a super nice day with the elephants that got under the skin. Is only to miss. To be so close to such a big animal, to feed it and to bathe with it is indescribable. It was also super nice that we all ate together afterwards.

January 4, 2020

Elephant Sanctuary & Kanchanaburi Highlights Private Tour

Elephant Sanctuary & Kanchanaburi Highlights Private Tour

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