Elephant Care- One Day Walk with Elephants
Experience an ethical encounter with elephants in Phuket. Learn about their behavior, feed and bathe them, and join a jungle walk. Duration 6 hours.
🕒 ∼ 6 hours
From: ฿5,999
Free pickup service available
What to expect at Elephant Care – A Day trip with elephants
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07:00 – 08:00 – Hotel Pickup
Convenient round-trip transfer from your Phuket accommodation. -
08:30 – Arrival & Briefing
Get an introduction to the day’s schedule and learn about the rescued elephants. -
09:00 – Jungle Trek with Elephants
Observe free-roaming elephants and hear their heartwarming stories while exploring the lush jungle. -
12:00 – Lunch
Indulge in a homemade Thai buffet. Vegetarian options available upon request. -
13:00 – Mud Spa & Skin Care
Help prepare medicinal soil and apply a healthy mud treatment to the elephants’ skin. -
14:00 – Photos & Farewell
Take memorable photos with the elephants before changing into dry clothes. -
14:30 – Return to Hotel
Enjoy the scenic rural landscape on the way back to your accommodation.
Tour highlights
- 🐘 Close interaction: Feed, touch, and play with elephants in a natural setting
- 🌿 Jungle trek: Walk through lush Phuket forest to find free-roaming elephants
- 💡 Educational value: Learn about elephant behavior and welfare from guides
- 🧑🍳 Home-cooked Thai lunch: Delicious, inclusive, with dietary options available
- 🛁 Wellness for elephants: Help prepare and apply medicinal mud treatments
- 💦 Elephant bathing: Swim and shower with the elephants in natural surroundings
- 📸 Photography moments: Take unforgettable photos with your elephant companions
- 🚐 Comfortable transfers: Roundtrip transport from your hotel included
Meals
- No meals included
- Bottled water
What to bring
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Cash
Please note
- Pickup time varies depending on hotel location.
- In case of bad weather, rebooking or refund is possible.
- The tour takes place even in heavy rain; rain is not a reason for cancellation.
Tour duration
Tour start time
∼ 08:00
Tour end time
∼ 14:00
Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Transferzeiten je nach Lage des Hotels variieren und in der Regel zwischen 30 und 90 Minuten betragen. Die Dauer des Rücktransfers kann auch von den Verkehrsbedingungen abhängen.
What's included
- Hotel transfer in an air-conditioned minivan (Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala)
- Licensed tour guide (English)
- Qualified staff (first aid, CPR)
- National park fees included
- Insurance (valid 24h from tour start)
What is not included
- Tips/gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Towels (if not provided)
Know before you go
- The schedule may change due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Insurance is valid for 24 hours from the start of the tour.
- Infants must be supervised by their parents.
Not suitable for
- People with severe animal hair allergies due to direct contact with animals
- People who are afraid of large animals or uncomfortable with physical contact
5 reviews for Elephant Care- One Day Walk with Elephants
Mia H., Brisbane, Australia –
If you’re looking for an animal-friendly elephant experience in Phuket, this is it. No chains, no riding—just watching and walking with them. The mud spa was a fun and unique way to bond. The lunch was delicious too, with veggie options available.
Chloe R., Toronto, Canada –
This wasn’t just a tour—it was a life-changing encounter. Walking beside elephants in the jungle, seeing them truly free and cared for, was incredibly emotional. No riding, no shows, just connection and respect. Worth every baht.
Alex G., Chicago, USA –
Learning about the rescue stories of these elephants was touching. The guides explained everything well, and we got to see how much care goes into each animal’s recovery. This isn’t just a tourist activity—it’s a sanctuary doing real work.
Isabelle M., Lyon –
I took my 13-year-old daughter and she was blown away. The interaction is gentle and natural, the setting is safe and lush, and the staff are super friendly. It’s both fun and educational—perfect for responsible family travel.
Nattapong S., Bangkok, Thailand –
At first I thought the price was a bit high, but after the day, I realized it’s absolutely justified. You support real elephant care, get close to the animals in the most respectful way, and leave with memories for life. Highly recommended for conscious travelers.