Laem Chabang Port to Pattaya Ethical Elephant

Cruise Shore Excursion

The perfect cruise shore excursion! Enjoy a half-day ethical elephant tour from Laem Chabang Port. Includes transfers, feeding, mud spa, and pool bathing.

Laem Chabang Port to Pattaya Elephant Tour

Half Day Shore Excursion

Spend quality half-day time immersing yourself in the lives of incredible elephants. Enjoy seamless round-trip transfers from Laem Chabang Port to feed, mud spa, and bathe rescued elephants.

Docking in Chonburi and looking for an unforgettable shore excursion? Turn your cruise port day into an incredible memory with our signature Half-Day Experience at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya, specifically designed with round-trip transportation from Laem Chabang Port. Spend quality time with friendly elephants, led by a professional mahout and guide, you will discover the unique history and behaviors of our resident herd while building a deep, personal connection. Hand-feeding the elephants, getting messy in a mud spa, brushing them clean in a refreshing outdoor pool, learning how to cook Som Tum (demonstration), and relaxing over a delicious, freshly prepared Thai buffet.

🏆 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
5 Hours Easy (Great for all ages) 10 hours before the activity starts

📌 What’s included?

  • Fluent English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Drinking Water
  • One Traditional Thai Meal
  • Elephant Food
  • Round-Trip Transfer from Laem Chabang Port
  • 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:

  • 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.
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Laem Chabang Port Pickup

Enjoy a timely, air-conditioned transfer picking you up directly from your cruise terminal (available for both morning and afternoon arrivals).

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Drive to the Sanctuary

Relax on a smooth, direct journey lasting approximately 50 minutes from the cruise port to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya.

Educational Introduction

Arrive at our peaceful sanctuary and meet your professional guide to discover fascinating facts about elephant history, rescue backgrounds, and behaviors.

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Meet & Feed the Herd

Get introduced to our resident elephants, hand-feeding them their favorite snacks in a natural, respectful environment.

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Nutritional Supplement Prep

Help our caretakers prepare healthy, vitamin-packed dietary supplement balls to feed directly to the gentle giants.

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Mud Spa Interaction

Get playfully messy alongside your new friends as you apply a protective, skin-soothing cosmetic mud spa treatment to their skin.

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Elephant Bathing

Accompany the elephants into the refreshing outdoor pool to wash, brush, and cool off together.

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Som Tum Class & Thai Buffet

Watch a lively demonstration on how to craft authentic Thai Som Tum (papaya salad), then sit down to enjoy a freshly prepared buffet of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruits.

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Farewell & Port Drop-off

Say your final goodbyes to the friendly elephants before boarding your return transfer, returning to the cruise terminal well ahead of your ship’s departure.

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

🚌 Transportation & Meeting Point

  • 🚐 PICK-UP/DROP OFF from/to Laem Chabang Port ONLY
    Approx. 06:30AM(morning) and 12:30 PM(afternoon) | From Laem Chabang Port, Pattaya.

Please Note: An additional charge will apply for services with different pick-up and drop-off locations, or out of the free pick up zone. For pricing details, please inquire when making your reservation.

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.