Phuket: Half-Day Elephant Explorer at Phuket Elephant Care

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Phuket Elephant Care
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Phuket: Half-Day Elephant Explorer at Phuket Elephant Care
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
56 reviews

Make a half-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary where you can walk with the elephants through green forest area, make a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and pepare healthy herb balls.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Thai
Pickup optional
Get picked up from your hotel in Phuket. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Adam – United Kingdom

Overall everything was amazing, the staff were fantastic, the food was plentiful and delicious and I really enjoyed the activities. One thing however is maybe a little more time to do things at your own pace would be an improvement. As fantastic as the guides were I’d maybe suggest them taking a bit of a step back at each station and letting us do things at our own pace. After all the elephants can be quite intimidating and if takes a minute to get used to them😅 Amazing experience overall though and I’ve already recommended it on to other people. Thankyou so much, would definitely do again!

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5 out of 5 stars
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Dominika – Hungary

It is very very nice. The staff is very kind. I recommend this to everyone!

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Itinerary

  • Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Phuket Elephant Care

    Lunch, Guided tour (4 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    Phuket

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism
  • Scrub the elephant's skin with mud in the large pond
  • Bath and shower with the elephants in a small river
  • Prepare fruit, vegetables & healthy herb balls
  • Feed the elephants and enjoy seasonal fruits

Full description

Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in a green forest area with a big natural lake on the island of Phuket. We offer a convenient pickup service directly from your hotel by comfortable minivan pick with safety and a smile.

The friendly staff of Phuket Elephant Care will welcome you with coffee and tea including bread and some snacks, and you will get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism to prepare for your encounter.

Then it is time to learn how to make rice the local way, and prepare fruits, vegetables and healthy herbal balls for the elephants. While they enjoy their food, learn from the guides about the background of each elephant.

Next, prepare the elephants with a spa treatment. Discover the healing benefits of special spa mud that help to heal elephant wounds from many kinds of scratches, and skin damage. Finally you can take a bath with them in the large pond which is a welcome cool-down.

The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as souvenir. Leave inspired and informed, having supported the elephants with maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialize at the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary.

Includes

  • Hotel round-trip transfer
  • Drinking water, soft drink, coffee, tea & seasonal fruits
  • Thai style buffet lunch
  • Towel
  • Basic accident insurance
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Small magnetic elephant
  • Keychain as souvenir
  • Gratuities
  • Luggage exceeding 20 inches in size will incur an additional fee of 200 THB per bag.

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimwear
  • Camera
  • Towel
  • Sun hat
  • Flip-flops

Not allowed

  • Drones
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • To ensure smooth arrangements, kindly inform us in advance if you have oversized luggage and wish to change the hotel.

From $89 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5
4.8 out of 5 stars

based on 56 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Adam – United KingdomJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Overall everything was amazing, the staff were fantastic, the food was plentiful and delicious and I really enjoyed the activities. One thing however is maybe a little more time to do things at your own pace would be an improvement. As fantastic as the guides were I’d maybe suggest them taking a bit of a step back at each station and letting us do things at our own pace. After all the elephants can be quite intimidating and if takes a minute to get used to them😅 Amazing experience overall though and I’ve already recommended it on to other people. Thankyou so much, would definitely do again!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Dominika – HungaryMay 6, 2025 – Verified booking
It is very very nice. The staff is very kind. I recommend this to everyone!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Paul – United KingdomApril 6, 2025 – Verified booking
This tour was an unforgettable, immersive experience that fostered a deep connection with the elephants. We learned about their heartbreaking individual stories, prepared and fed them, gave them a mud bath, scrubbed them clean, and finished with a refreshing shower. Being up close with such magnificent, intelligent creatures was truly moving—an experience my family and I will always cherish.

Product ID: 509670

Activity provider:
Phuket Elephant Care

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