Pattaya Ethical Elephant Bathing

Feed and Bath Experience

A 1.5-hour tour, feed rescued elephants and join them in the water for refreshment. Perfect for a busy travel schedule. Book now!

Pattaya Elephant Feed & Bath

Ethical Feed & Bath Experience

A refreshing 1.5-hour ethical encounter. Meet, hand-feed, and splash alongside our rescued gentle giants in a custom elephant pool.

Enjoy an unforgettable ethical elephant experience in Pattaya! The perfect, time-saving adventure for travelers who want a hands-on water experience without getting muddy. Our 1.5-hour Feed and Bath program includes round-trip hotel transfers for ultimate convenience, and invites you to join our herd care routine guided by our professional mahouts and guides. Feed and observe the elephants we care for, offer them fresh fruits, prepare their nutrition supplement food, and join them as they cool down in our specially designed Elephant Pool.

🏆 Ethical Standard: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is Thailand’s ACES Gold-certified ethical elephant sanctuary — no riding, no performance, just elephants living as elephants.

📊 Quick Tour Information

DurationTrip DifficultyBooking Cut-off Time
1.5 HoursEasy (Great for all ages)13 hours before the activity starts

📌 What’s included?

  • Fluent English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Drinking Water
  • 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.

🚌 Transportation

  • PICK-UP/DROP OFF from/to Hotel: Available from hotels/accommodation in Pattaya City and Jomtien Beach Zone ONLY.
  • Estimated Pick-up Time: Approx. 09:30 – 10:00 AM | From your hotel or accommodation in Pattaya.
  • Please Note: Collection times may vary slightly depending on pick-up location.
  • Please Note: An additional charge will apply for services with different pick-up and drop-off locations, or locations outside the free pick-up zone.

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • 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 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.
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Hotel Pickup & Scenic Drive

Enjoy a hassle-free transfer from your accommodation in Pattaya City as we head southeast toward the peaceful Khao Mai Kaew District.

Welcome Refreshments

Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya and unwind with a complimentary welcome snack, tea, or coffee.

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Safety Briefing & Introduction

Meet your professional guide for an essential safety briefing and an introduction to elephant behavior and history.

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Up-Close Interaction & Feeding

Meet our rescued herd, hand-feed them their favorite treats, interact safely, and snap incredible photos.

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Elephant Pool Bathing

Join the herd in our custom-designed outdoor Elephant Pool to splash, play, and help cool down these big friends as you bathe alongside them.

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Refresh & Change

Use our clean, on-site facilities to take a standard shower, dry off, and change back into fresh clothes.

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Sanctuary Departure

Say your final goodbyes to your new friends and board your return transfer back to your hotel.

💬 Please note: The itinerary activities are approximate and may change slightly depending on weather and conditions.
📌 Important Journey Note: For self-transfer guests, please arrive strictly on time. Also, please note that finding a taxi or ride-sharing service (like Grab) for your return trip from our sanctuary can be very challenging due to the secluded location.

🚌 Transportation & Meeting Point

  • 🚐 Option 1: Included Round-Trip Hotel Transfer
    We provide a convenient round-trip transfer directly from your accommodation. This complimentary service is available ONLY for hotels within Pattaya City and the Jomtien Beach Zone.
    • Estimated Pick-up Time Window: Approx. 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    • Note: Collection times may vary slightly depending on your exact hotel location.
    • Important: An additional charge will apply if your pick-up and drop-off locations are different, or if your hotel is located outside our designated free zone. Please inquire when making your reservation for pricing details.
  • 📍 Option 2: Self-Transfer (Meeting at EJS Pattaya Camp)
    If you prefer to arrange your own transportation, you can drive or take a private taxi directly to our sanctuary site. On-site parking is completely free.
    • Arrival & Check-in Time: Strict arrival at 10:30 AM

Unforgettable at the Best Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Pattaya near Bangkok, Thailand​​

Escape the hustle of Bangkok and spend a memorable day at an ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Pattaya, Near Bangkok, Thailand. Enjoy a hands-on experience with majestic Asian elephants by dedicated staff. Immerse yourself in the elephant world with impactful and enjoyable moments, leaving with lifelong memories to share with your friends.

FAQ - Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary Near Bangkok​

Yes. We offer a free transfer service to/from hotels and most other places of accommodation within the Pattaya City and Jomtien Beach areas.

Please note that our free transfer service is applicable only to programs which include transport options. Some programs, including our ‘Feed Me’ program, are ineligible for free transport to/from EJS Pattaya.

You have a few options to travel from Bangkok to Elephant Sanctuary Pattaya:

1. Book a Bangkok Package on Our Website:
We offer two packages for transport:

Option 1: Hotel pick-up in Bangkok with a surcharge based on the number of people:
     1–2 pax: Starting from 2,000 THB
     1–4 pax: Starting from 2,500 THB
     1–10 pax: Starting from 3,000 THB

Option 2: Roundtrip transfer from Bangkok Ekkamai Bus Station with a surcharge of 350 THB per person (join transfer).

2. Arrange Your Own Transportation:
You can also manage your transportation to the sanctuary yourself. If choosing this option, please ensure you arrive at the following times:

Morning Visit: 07:15–07:30
Afternoon Visit: 13:15–13:30

For additional assistance, feel free to contact us when booking.

Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the assigned pick up time for your visit, and confirmed by Elephant Jungle Sanctuary a minimum of 12 hours prior to the aforementioned time. Bookings requested on the same day as your desired visit will not be accepted. In order to avoid disappointment, we recommend booking as early as possible, particularly if you wish to visit during times of increased tourism in Chiang Mai, such as festival periods.

We offer a free transfer service to/from Airbnb rentals, villas, and private residences within our free transfer area. However, we kindly request that visitors staying in these, or similar, residences provide our Pattaya staff with the name (if applicable) and address of their place of accommodation a minimum of 24 hours prior to the start time of their visit. A GPS location or Google Maps link may also be required.

Yes. Visitors may take a taxi or otherwise arrange their own transport to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya.

Google Maps Location: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya (Camp 1)

56/1-56/6 M.4, T. Khao Mai Kaeo, A. Bang Lamung, Chon Buri 20150

https://goo.gl/maps/vhfM4FbNN5qjpdBn9

Visitors arranging private transport are responsible for ensuring that they arrive at the Sanctuary location by the following times:

  • Morning Visit: 07:15-07:30
  • Afternoon Visit: 13:15-13:30

We may not be able to wait for late arrivals, and your visit experience may proceed without you if you do not arrive by the designated meeting time.

If you wish to arrange your own transport to EJS Pattaya, please inform our staff at the time of booking, or at least 24 hours prior to the designated start time of your visit.