Khao Lak Elephant Home

Start your thrilling morning or afternoon adventure with a free hotel pickup. Your trip will include a variety of activities that will allow you to experience the daily routines of our elephants and their caretakers. Feeding: We will start our activity by feeding the elephants. You will have the opportunity to offer them fresh fruits and vegetables while observing their unique eating habits. You will learn about the importance of a balanced diet and the types of food that are best for their health. Bathing: Next, we will take you to the nearby river for an unforgettable experience of bathing these gentle giants. You will learn about the proper techniques for washing them and how the elephants use water to cool off in the hot weather. Interaction: Throughout the trip, our knowledgeable guides will provide you with interesting facts about the elephants, their history, behavior and social structure. Now it's time to head back to the hotel and unwind. Sit back, relax, and relive the memorable moments from the day's activity

Spend a day immersed in rural life riding a bamboo raft, meeting sea turtles, and visiting a temple tucked in the lush green mountains of Southern Thailand on a guided trip from Phuket. Visit a conservation center and work alongside elephant caretakers to feed and bathe the animals. Start your adventure bright and early with pickup from your hotel in Phuket. Enjoy the sights of local life in the southern part of Thailand as you drive to your first stop, Wang Kiang Koo waterfall. Be greeted by local paddlers at the river bank. Hop on a gigantic bamboo raft, and see your paddler in action as they maneuver the raft along the stream of Kiang Koo waterfall. After the rafting adventure, play in the crystal clear waters of the river. Next, visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center for a turtle encounter. Hear about the turtles and how they were rescued. Explore the conservation center and meet different sizes, species, and colors of sea turtles. Continue to Wat Lak Kaen, one of the oldest and most significant temples in the area. Hear the story of the Buddha's holy relic from your guide. From here, head to a local restaurant at Wang Kiang Koo waterfall and savor a delicious southern Thai set lunch. Make a quick stop to discover the heartfelt story of Police Boat 813 Bangniang. Once a vigilant guardian of the seas, this vessel met an untimely fate during the tsunami, a poignant reminder of the power of nature. Hear tales of bravery and resilience, before continuing to your next activity. Then, visit an elephant sanctuary to interact with friendly giants. Hear about their individual stories. Work with the loving elephant carer (mahout), bathe the elephants in a mud spa and, feed them from your own hands while taking some photos to capture your experience. After an adventurous day, hop back on the van to return to your hotel.

Start your adventure on your private tour bright and early with complimentary pickup from your hotel in Phuket. Enjoy the sights of local life in the southern part of Thailand as you drive to your first stop. Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center for a close turtle encounter. Hear about their species and how they were rescued. Explore the conservation center and meet different sizes of turtles, species, and colors. Next, at Wang Kiang Koo waterfall, our local paddlers eagerly await us at the river bank. As you hop on their gigantic bamboo raft, keep a watchful eye for some wildlife as your paddlers skillfully maneuver the raft along the stream of Kiang Koo waterfall. After this unforgettable experience with bamboo rafting, enjoy playing in the crystal-clear refreshing water. From here, head to a local restaurant located at Wang Kiang Koo waterfall and savor a delicious southern Thai set lunch. Then, visit Wat Lak Kaen. One of the oldest and most significant temples in the area, hear the story of the Buddha's holy relic. Then, set off on your next adventure visiting an elephant sanctuary and meeting the friendly giants. Hear about their individual stories and how they were rescued. Interact with them by giving a meal for the elephants with the loving elephant carer (mahout), then bathe the elephants in a fun mud spa. Lastly, feed them from your own hands while taking some exciting new photos for your Instagram. Finally, before returning to Phuket, we'll make a brief stop at the historical site of "Police Boat 813." This site serves as a testament to the incredible force of nature during the 2004 tsunami. After your adventurous day, hop back on the van transferring back to your hotel.