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Krabi: Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour

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Krabi: Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary Half-Day Tour
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Top rated
4.8124633 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.8124633 out of 5 stars
1701 reviews

Spend quality time feeding and bathing rescued elephants at an ethically-run sanctuary on this half-day tour in Krabi. Gain insight into the history and behavior of these majestic creatures.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
• Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. The driver will be holding a sign with Aonang Elephant Sanctuary written on it. Drivers will wait no longer than 10 minutes after the scheduled pickup time. • Guests from any island, Centara Grand Beach, or Railay have to meet us at Nopparat Thara Pier, Nong Nuch Pier, Ao Nam Mao Pier, or Ao Nang Pier.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Natalya – United Kingdom

Amazing experience with an lovely, funny guide. The elephants are clearly treated so well and loved dearly. Definitely made some memories for a life time

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Louise – United Kingdom

This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We learned so much and the tour guide was very informative. We have so much fun with the elephants, it’s very clear to see how they all feel about their mahouts and them about the elephants. Beautiful afternoon I’ll never forget

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Participants

Highlights

  • Enjoy up-close interactions with rescued elephants and hear their rescue stories
  • Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants
  • Experience the fun of having a mud spa day with the elephants
  • Bathe the elephants and watch them enjoy being cared for

Full description

Interact with majestic elephants on this day tour from Krabi to the Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary. Travel in a comfortable and airconditioned vehicle and enjoy a snack, seasonal fruit, and a drink. Learn about these incredible creatures and join them in the water. 
Be picked up from your accommodation and drive to Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary. There, you will be met by your English-speaking guide and learn about the history of elephants in Thailand, their behavior, what they eat, and their individual stories.
Receive bananas to feed to feed free-roaming elephants and learn about their individual stories. Touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while your guide tells you about their lifestyle, and behaviors. 
Listen as your guide tells you about how these elephants are rescued from lives of logging or carrying people. After you have met all the elephants, join them in applying mud on the skin as a healthy sunscreen and mud treatment. 
Walk with the elephants, bathe them, and join them in the water for a refreshing cool-off. Brush the elephants while they frolic and play in the water and watch them enjoy being pampered.
Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, and then it will be time to part ways and change into some dry clothes. Finally, enjoy some seasonal fresh fruits and coconut water before your transfer back to the hotel.

Includes

  • Tour guide
  • Snack and seasonal fruit
  • Drinking water, coffee, and tea
  • Food to feed elephants
  • Transfer to/from Ao Nam Mao pier
  • Accident insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch or dinner
  • Towel

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Flip-flops
  • Insect repellent
  • Water shoes

Know before you go

  • Please note that you will need your passport number to fill in the accident insurance form at the sanctuary
  • Please bring your own water shoes for walking on the ground during the activity, or you can purchase them at our location.
  • The pickup time confirmation will be sent by the local partner in a separate email after booking
  • Morning pickup schedule: 8:00-8:10 AM for Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Ao Tha Lane; 8:20-8:30 AM for Ao Nang; 8:20-8:30 AM for Noparat Thara; and 8:20-8:30 AM for Klong Muang and Tubkaak
  • Afternoon pickup schedule: 13:00-13:10 PM for Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Ao Thalane; 1:20-1:30 PM for Ao Nang; 1:20-1:30 PM for Nopparat Thara; 1:20-1:30 PM for Klong Muang and Tubkaak
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From $75.76 per person

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 1701 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Natalya – United KingdomMay 2, 2025 – Verified booking
Amazing experience with an lovely, funny guide. The elephants are clearly treated so well and loved dearly. Definitely made some memories for a life time
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Louise – United KingdomMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
This was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We learned so much and the tour guide was very informative. We have so much fun with the elephants, it’s very clear to see how they all feel about their mahouts and them about the elephants. Beautiful afternoon I’ll never forget
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Sheri – United KingdomApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
I literally cried tears of joy. It was so easy to see the bond between the elephants and their keepers. This does not in any way feel performative, the animals appear well looked after. I loved the entire experience.

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