Thailand · ELEPHANT SANCTUARY TOURS IN PHUKET
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 14 elephant sanctuary tours in Phuket worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Feed rescued elephants in Phuket for one hour, learn their stories, and support a no-riding sanctuary with an ethical, low-cost encounter.
“The guide(english guy)- very cool guy. Also petting the elephants.”
Feed rescued elephants, hear their stories, and walk through Patong hills on a one-hour ethical sanctuary tour with hotel transfers.
“Lovely short and sweet experience! We did an 8am 1h tour, where we walked up the hill, feed and touched the Elephants as they happily ate! They have 5 rescue Elephants, who all look happy and loved. The guides were all friendly and gave us lots of time for questions. Beautiful views from the top of this hill. We headed to the airport straight from the sanctuary and they allowed us to leave our big suitcases at the check in point, which was perfect for us! When we come back, we will choose the 2.5h tour!”
See rescued elephants roam freely at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, with ethical viewing, a canopy walk, vegetarian lunch, and optional hotel transfers.
“This was such a wholesome day with such beautiful animals. They are well loved and taken care of which I was so happy to see. A must for anyone in Phuket. Rudi was a great guide too!”
Feed elephants, learn about their care, and join a rain-style shower at Phuket’s Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in a short, family-friendly visit.
“Pick up and drop off were great. Driver arrived early and no problems with travel. Had an amazing afternoon feeding and bathing the elephants. Hannah and Earth were fabulous guides, providing lots of information about their history, the elephants and taking photos for us. Drinks and snacks were provided. Would highly recommend.”
Watch rescued elephants roam freely from Phuket’s 500-meter canopy walkway, with guides, feeding, snacks, drinks, and hotel pickup options.
“We were anxious that the tour was not going to be ethical. But we were pleasantly surprised! Elephants looked well. We fed them and then observed them. Our guide, Ice cream, was amazing! She was sweet and she took amazing pictures of us. Thank you for the experience!”
Feed, prepare food for, and bathe elephants at Phuket’s Nai Dee Elephant Care Park, with Thai cooking, meals, transfers, and free photos.
“Really fantastic trip, the release so well looked after and cared for. I loved feeding and washing them and the staff made it so funny splashing is. Food was excellent and plentiful. Only downfall was getting there as it took 2 hours because of pick ups. Coming home was during rush hour and only took 1.5 house because less pick ups”
Spend four hours with rescued elephants in Phuket, walking forest trails, making herbal snacks, feeding by hand, and supporting respectful care.
“Amazing Experience with a Great Heart! 🐘 Everything was perfect, from the taxi transfer to the warm welcome. We learned so much about the elephants' rescue stories and their history. A highlight was preparing handmade snacks and Read more”
Review the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, with ethical elephant encounters, a canopy walk, vegetarian Thai buffet, and optional hotel transfers.
“What an incredible organization! This tour was educational and fun and the buffet dinner was delicious. Our tour guide was Rudi - he was kind and patient with kids, a local with stories and tons of information. Everything was well organized and safe. The work they are doing at this sanctuary to provide refuge to elephants in their retirement is commendable. Plus we got close up, hands on time with the elephants too but in an environment that is kinder to them. Highly recommend this tour to everyone!”
Feed and walk with rescued elephants at Phuket’s Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village, with guides, hotel transfers, and flexible morning or afternoon times.
“Great experience and Great value for money! I fully recommend!”
Feed elephants by hand at Phuket Elephant Care, paint a magnetic souvenir, and enjoy a gentle one-hour sanctuary visit with optional hotel pickup.
“nous avons passé une excellente journée, pick-up à l heure , chouette activité de nourrissage des éléphants. bonnes explications et sympathique guide. je recommande.”
Walk with retired elephants, learn from hill tribe mahouts, gather grass and banana trees, and support ethical care near Patong.
“It was exciting making the food for the elephants and taking pictures of them. I’d just say the only annoying part was that it was a lot of talking on the guides part. Heard her talk more than getting time to enjoy the view of the elephant's”
Feed rescued elephants, learn their stories, and watch them bathe near Phuket with hotel transfer, guides, insurance, and flexible booking.
“Çok huzurlu ve güzel bir deneyimdi. Filleri besledik ve gölde yıkadık. Rehberlerimiz çok kibar ve bilgilendiriciydi.”
Meet rescued elephants in Phuket, walk through their jungle home, prepare food, and learn about ethical care with optional hotel transfers.
“This tour was fun and educational. The elephants are clearly happy and have a lot of personality!”
Feed elephants handmade herbal vitamin balls and learn ethical care at Phuket’s Hill Tribe Elephant Village in a short, practical sanctuary visit.
“Our group had a wonderful time! We wanted to see elephants before leaving Phuket and we’re so glad we did with Hill Tribe Elephant Village. Our guide Mayya had a fun personality that made our experience 10/10! We highly recommend you book this tour, you won’t regret it :)”
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