Full-Day Elephant Explorer at Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary in Naithon
Join our mission to save these gentle giants
Highlights
- Walk with the elephants in the lush jungle andc plant a banana tree
- Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay in the large natural lake
- Enjoy a refreshing bath and shower with the elephants
- Prepare fresh fruits, vegetables and herbal balls for the elephants
- Hand-feed the elephants and enjoy seasonal fruits yourself
What to expect
Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in Naithon 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 meet these gentle giants and walk with them into the green jungle zone. Along the way you will get to know the way of the elephant's life from our nature-loving tour guides and learn more about the elephant's habits and history. Join our sustainable activity by planting banana trees and Napier grass, the elephants' favorite food.
At noon, enjoy an authentic Thai lunch under the welcome shade back at the sanctuary, before preparing fruits, vegetables and healthy herb balls for the elephants. While they enjoy their food, learn from the guides about the background of each elephant. Create one-of-a-kind photo keepsakes with these extraordinary animals.
Next, apply a spa treatment to the elephant's skin and 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 natural lake which is a welcome cool-down.
Master the art of Pad Thai in a traditional Thai cooking class, followed by a delicious tasting of your creations. The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as a souvenir. And to top it all off, enjoy some fresh fruit. Leave inspired and informed, having supported the elephants with maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialize at the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary.
Itinerary
- 07:00 - 07:45: Pickup service by minivan from your hotel on Phuket
- 07:45 - 08:00: Check-in-arrive at Phuket Elephant Care, enjoy coffee and tea including bread and some snack
- 08:00 - 09:45: Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism from our nature-loving tour guides
- 09:45 - 11:45: Walk with the elephants in the jungle, plant their food (banana trees and Napier grass), and learn about their way of life
- 11:45 - 12:45: Enjoy an authentic Thai style lunch with fun and a smile
- 12:45 - 13:15: Prepare fresh fruits, vegetables and healthy herbal balls for the elephants
- 13:15 - 13:45: Feed the elephants with seasonal fruits
- 13:45 - 14:15: Scrub the elephant's skin with mud clay
- 14:15 - 14:45: Wash off the dirt and mud in a large pond with a refreshing shower
- 14:45 - 15:00: Master the art of Pad Thai in a traditional Thai cooking class
- 15:00 - 15:15: Paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take home as souvenir
- 15:15 - 15:20: Reward yourself with a healthy and delicious fruit snack
- 15:20 - 15:30: Transfer back to the hotel
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Drinking water, soft drink, coffee, tea & seasonal fruits
- Thai style buffet lunch
- Towel
- Basic travel accident insurance (covers injuries sustained only during the trip. It does not cover treatment for pre-existing medical conditions)
- Professional English speaking guide
Important Information
- Bring walking shoes, lightweight hiking pants, bathing suit/swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops/slippers, insect repellent and a camera
- Luggage exceeding 20 inches in size will incur an additional fee of 200 THB per bag.
- To ensure smooth arrangements, kindly inform us in advance if you have oversized luggage and wish to change the hotel.
- If you become ill or have an accident and cannot participate in the trip, we offer a free date change. Please provide a medical certificate from a Thai doctor or clinic to confirm your condition.
Reserve your spot
If you want to make a last minute booking for today or tomorrow, please contact us so we can check the availability and do our best to bring you on the trip.
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Price Breakdown
- To guarantee a booking, book no later than 10 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- During high season (November - April) and on National Holidays, book as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
- Due to bad weather or sea conditions, the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
- You can cancel up to 24 hours prior to departure date and receive a refund (minus payment fees). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Activity Details
- Availability
- Schedule 08:00 - 15:00
- Duration 7.0 hours
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- Guidance Professional English speaking tour guide
- Group size 1 - 40 people
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