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

Duration	Trip Difficulty	Booking Cut-off Time
1.5 Hours	Easy (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.

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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
📍 Pattaya Camp: Get Directions to EJS Pattaya Camp

FAQ

Do you offer a pick up/drop off service?

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.

Do you offer a transfer service to/from the airport, bus, or train station?

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.

Can I arrange my own transport to EJS Chiang Mai?

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.

How long does it take to reach the Sanctuary?

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.

What are the roads to the Sanctuary like?

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.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

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