Phuket Ethical Elephant Shower Tour

Feed and Shower Experience

A 1.5-hour tour, feed rescued elephants and join them under our outdoor rain shower in Phuket. Perfect for a busy travel schedule. Book now!

Phuket Ethical Elephant Shower Tour

Feed and Shower Experience

Short on time? Join our 1.5-hour Feed and Shower Experience in Phuket. Feed rescued Asian elephants and join them under our outdoor rain shower!

Spend a meaningful 1.5 hours interacting with rescued Asian elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. This program is perfect for travellers with a busy travel schedule who want a quick yet unforgettable connection with these gentle giants. You will have the opportunity to feed them their favourite snacks, observe their natural behaviours up close, take incredible photographs, and join them for a refreshing experience under our specially designed outdoor rain shower — all while learning about our sustainable conservation efforts from our expert team.

🏆 Ethical Standard: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is Thailand’s ACES Gold-certified ethical elephant sanctuary — no riding, no performances, just elephants being elephants.
Duration Trip Difficulty Booking Cut-off Time
Approx. 1.5 Hours Easy 2 hours before

📌 What’s included?

  • Hand-prepared elephant treats and food
  • Outdoor rain shower activity with the elephants
  • Educational briefing on elephant behavior and conservation
  • English-Speaking guide/staff to assist throughout the experience
  • Insurance (Require Passport Number)

❌ Exclusions:

  • Elephant bathing in natural ponds or mud spa activities
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers (unless specified otherwise)

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • Interactive Experience: Be prepared for a hands-on experience, as this program includes feeding and outdoor shower activities. These engaging activities help foster a memorable connection with the elephants.
  • Health & Safety: All interactions are conducted under the guidance of our experienced handlers to ensure safety for both the elephants and participants.
  • Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians.
  • Our program will continue even in heavy rain. There will be no cancellations due to rain.

🎒 What do I need to bring?

  • Swimwear (or a change of clothes)
  • Towel
  • Hat, Sunscreen, and Insect Repellent
  • Camera / Smartphone
  • Personal Medication
  • Copy of Passport Photo Page (or Passport Number)

💳 Cancellation policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
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Hotel Pickup

Enjoy comfortable, air-conditioned transport from your Phuket accommodation directly to our sanctuary.

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Arrival & Welcome Briefing

Meet your professional guide and learn about elephant behavior, safety guidelines, and our ethical mission.

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Meet, Feed & Connect

Step out to meet our resident elephants. Hand-feed them fresh fruits and assist in preparing their natural dietary supplements.

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Outdoor Rain Shower

Join the elephants under our custom-built outdoor rain shower, helping them splash, cool down, and clean up.

Refresh & Change

Use our clean, convenient on-site facilities to take a regular shower and change into fresh clothes.

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Farewell & Drop-off

Say goodbye to your new elephant friends before your smooth return transport back to your hotel.

💬 Please note: The itinerary activities are approximate and may change slightly depending on weather and conditions.

⚠️ Important Booking & Transportation Notice

  • Booking Cut-off Time: Online bookings must be made at least 3 hours in advance before the program start time.
  • Complimentary Hotel Pick-up: Round-trip transfer is included from hotels in the Phuket area only. (Note: Pick-up service is NOT available from Phuket International Airport, cruise ports/piers, Airbnb properties, or locations without a registered Google Maps pin).
  • Camp Assignment Policy: For guests utilizing our hotel pick-up service, you cannot select or request a specific camp. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary reserves the right to allocate the appropriate camp location for your tour.
  • Program Slots: This program operates 2 slots per day: Morning Session starts at 10:00 AM and Afternoon Session starts at 02:00 PM.
  • Meeting Point Check-in: For guests choosing to travel on their own, you are strictly required to arrive at your booked sanctuary location at least 15 minutes before your scheduled program start time.

📍 Available Sanctuary Locations in Phuket

1 Kathu Camp (Kathu District)

Program Slots:
10:00 AM & 02:00 PM
Location:

2 Thalang Camp (Thalang District)

Program Slots:
10:00 AM & 02:00 PM
Location:

FAQ

Yes. We offer a free transfer service to/from hotels and most other places of accommodation within a 5km radius of
Chiang Mai’s Old City.

Visitors requiring transport from locations outside this area will incur a small transport surcharge.

We recommend staying in Chiang Mai the night prior to your visit to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Planes, buses, and trains are often delayed, and we are unable to wait for you outside of your assigned pick up time. If you wish to be dropped off at the airport or another location following your visit, please inform us of this at least 24 hours prior to your visit. Please note that we cannot offer you priority treatment, and all guests will be dropped off in the most efficient order possible.

No. Unfortunately it is not possible to arrange your own transportation to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Chiang Mai, even if you have booked a visit with us. As many of our locations are very far from the city, and utilise unmarked or unpaved roads, a specialised vehicle with a professional driver who knows the routes is essential to ensure safety and timely arrival/departure. We offer a free transfer service, and can collect you directly from your place of accommodation in Chiang Mai.

On average, it takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach the Sanctuary from downtown Chiang Mai. Time taken may vary depending on which location you visit, as well as variables such as traffic, weather, and current road conditions. We offer visitors a short break around halfway to the Sanctuary, where food, refreshments, and bathrooms are available.

For the majority of the drive to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, we use paved public roads, however the final portion of the drive to each of our locations includes unpaved road conditions. As some of the roads we use can be quite mountainous and winding, we recommend bringing medication if you are prone to motion sickness.

Unless otherwise specified, EJS uses comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned vans driven by professional drivers.