Phuket Ethical Elephant Tour
Half-Day Premium Experience
Go beyond the ordinary elephant tour with an exclusive, small-group ethical encounter featuring hands-on care, traditional Kha Nom Krok workshops, and a premium lunch.
Designed for those who travel with intention, our Half-Day Premium Program offers a deeply intimate, unhurried journey into the world of elephant conservation. To preserve a peaceful and respectful atmosphere, this exclusive experience is strictly limited to just one small group of maximum 20 guests per day. Immerse yourself fully in ethical animal welfare as you assist with elephant health checks, wear traditional attire, craft authentic Thai coconut pancake, and participate in a relaxing mud spa and bathing session alongside our rescued herd.
📊 Quick Tour Information
| Duration | Trip Difficulty | Booking Cut-off Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Hours | Easy (Great for all ages) | 2 hours before the activity starts |
📌 What’s included?
- ✓Fluent English-speaking Tour Guide
- ✓Drinking Water
- ✓Authentic Karen hill tribe attire and signature EJS hat to wear during activities
- ✓Exclusive Premium EJS souvenir
- ✓One Traditional Thai Meal
- ✓Elephant Food
- ✓Transportation (Pick up-Drop off Hotel)
- ✓Insurance (Require Passport Number)
❌ Exclusions
- ✕Personal Expenses: Additional spending for personal items or services not explicitly listed in the program.
- ✕Tips and Gratuities: Optional tips for the tour guides, mahouts, or kitchen staff.
⚠️ Important Notes:
- •Exclusive Availability: This is a premium small-group experience limited to only one group of maximum 20 pax per day.
- •Advance Reservation: Due to strictly limited seats, we recommend reserving your spot in advance.
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Stroller / pram accessible
- •Interactive Experience: Be prepared for a hands-on experience, as this program includes feeding activity. 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.
- •Environmental Respect: While engaging in bathing and mud spa activities, we maintain the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental respect to ensure that our impact is positive and ethical.
- •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?
- •Hat
- •Bathing Suit
- •Sunscreen
- •Insect Repellent
- •Towel
- •Personal Medication
- •Change of Clothes
- •Walking Shoes
- •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.
Hotel Pickup & Transfer
Enjoy a comfortable, round-trip transfer from your Phuket accommodation directly to our sanctuary.
Cultural Immersion
Receive a warm welcome, change into authentic Karen hill tribe attire, and put on your premium signature EJS hat.
Health & Nutrition Check
Participate in a routine elephant health check to witness ethical care up close, then prepare Khao Tom Mat sticky rice bundles as treats.
Unhurried Herd Encounter
Spend intimate, unhurried time interacting with the free-roaming herd and hand-feeding them your freshly made treats.
Mud Spa & Bathing
Join the elephants for a refreshing, skin-nourishing mud spa and help bathe and brush them in a natural water source.
Thai Culinary Workshop
Learn to craft traditional Khanom Krok (coconut pancakes) and watch our chef cook fresh Pad Thai on-site.
Eco-Friendly Activity
Discover our sustainable sanctuary cycles during a unique, hands-on Elephant Poop Paper recycling activity.
Premium Dining & Farewell
Savor a full, traditional Thai meal featuring the fresh Pad Thai, and collect your exclusive premium souvenir before your return hotel transfer.
🚌 Transportation & Meeting Point
- 🚐 Option 1: Included Hotel Transfer
We provide convenient round-trip transfer from your accommodation. This service is available ONLY for hotels within the Phuket zone (EXCEPT Phuket International Airport, Rassada Pier, and Royal Phuket Marina).- Estimated Pick-up Time: Approx. 09:00 – 10:00 AM
- Note: Pick-up times may vary slightly depending on your hotel location. An additional charge applies if your pick-up and drop-off locations are different.
- ⭐ Option 2: Self-Transfer (Kathu Camp Only)
If you prefer to arrange your own transportation, please note that this program is operated exclusively at our Kathu branch.- Meeting & Check-in Time: Strict arrival at 10:00 AM
📍 Kathu Camp: Get Directions to Kathu Camp
FAQ
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Contact Information
chiang mai
Address: 119/10 Tha Phae Road, Chang Khlan Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100
Monday-Sunday 7 AM - 9 PM
pattaya
Address: Office 3, 347 Pattaya 3rd Rd, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150
Monday-Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM
samui
Address: Soi Maenam 1, Maenam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84330
Monday-Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM