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Pattaya: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Interactive Tour

4.8  / 5168 reviews
Activity provider:My Holiday Centre
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Pattaya: Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Interactive Tour

Activity provider:My Holiday Centre
4.8  / 5168 reviews

From $99.57 per person

Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience at the Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary. Interact with these majestic creatures in an ethical environment, learning about their conservation and well-being.

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Duration 4 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
Thai, English
Pickup included
Your hotel in Pattaya City

Experience

Highlights
  • Spend an enjoyable half-day with these lovely giant creatures
  • Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants
  • Enjoy a fun and fulfilling mud spa with the elephants
  • Take a dip in the water and swim with elephants
  • Taste a traditional Thai food lunch with freshly cooked Pad Thai and seasonal fruits
Full description
On the morning of your visit, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Pattaya and will be driven for approximately 45 minutes through scenic agricultural areas before arriving at the Sanctuary. There, you will meet your English-speaking guide and learn a little about the elephants. After being handed bananas and sugar cane to feed to the elephants, walk with your guide through the sanctuary, discovering free-roaming elephants in a safe, sustainable and ethical environment, and hearing their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. After you have met all the elephants, accompany them to a nearby mud spa. Get muddy with the elephants as you apply a healthy cosmetic mud treatment to their skin. Next, walk with the elephants to a nearby river and join them in the water for a refreshing bath. Take a swim and help bathe and brush the elephants while they wade through and play in the water. Once the elephants are clean, you can take some final photos with them, and then it will be time to part ways with your new friend and change into some dry clothes. Finally, enjoy eating some snacks and seasonal fresh fruits. End your journey with a hotel drop-off at your place in Pattaya. 
Includes
  • Shared hotel transfers in Pattaya City
  • Private transfers (if option selected)
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Two traditional Thai buffet meals
  • Drinking water
  • Food for feeding the elephants
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel Transfers outside designated locations as Bangkok or Leam Cha Bang Pier
  • Gratuities
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Hat
  • Change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Socks
  • Clothes that can get dirty

Not allowed

  • Riding the animals

Know before you go

  • This activity promotes sustainable tourism and strictly does not offer elephant riding
  • In case of rain, wellie boots will be provided as it can be muddy, so please bring a pair of socks
  • Wear clothes you don't mind getting sweaty or muddy

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 168 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.9/5
  • Organization
    4.9/5

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Stephanie – United StatesNovember 29, 2023 – Verified booking
interacting with the elephants was an amazing experience. They seem very well cared for. The pickup was extremely late from the original time and whoever rums the Whatsapp number was not great at communicating. I did not realize how far this sanctuary was. Just be aware the tour itself is maybe 2 hours. During the tour the guide kept emphasizing donations, which was a little annoying. Other than, awesome experience. I would still recommend.
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Susan – ThailandNovember 18, 2023 – Verified booking
From what I’ve seen, the elephants are really cared for, respected and loved. The volunteers there wholeheartedly put their hearts into helping these abused elephants. Hearing the sad stories behind each individual elephants and how they came to be rescued was heartbreaking, fortunately they are in a much better place but still not completely safe from harm, since their sanctuary is located in the natural jungle and it’s not enclosed, Therefore there’s still a threat from poachers. The 24hrs/7days a week of dedication to care and protect these amazing creatures can be seen and felt. I’ve enjoyed every moment of my time there with the volunteers/trainers and of course the wonderful elephants! To keep this sanctuary running and the elephants fed, protected and get medical treatment please choose this sanctuary and purchase an admission ticket to help their cause.
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Timothy – United StatesNovember 16, 2023 – Verified booking
Excellent experience. Got to see some beautiful spots and an amazing countryside skyline at one point. Guide was professional and always checked back on us to see that we were ok. Seemed knowledgeable and friendly. Did the single-person ATV experience myself. Was my first time on an ATV, but felt comfortable most of the time. Beginner trail wasn't too bad except for a couple dips/tips that had me feeling unsteady. Don't think I was ever close to falling over, however. As we progressed on the trail we were able to increase our speed some as we got more comfortable. Would definitely do it again at some point maybe with friends or family next time.
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