Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket — Ethical Elephant Experience
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket — Ethical Elephant Experience
Get up close with rescued elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket, a responsible, cruelty-free sanctuary with camps at Thalang, Bang Tao, Water Fall and Kathu. Feed, bathe and walk alongside the elephants in a natural setting — no riding, ever. Choose from five programs to match your budget and schedule, from a quick one-hour Feed Me visit to a full One Day Walk With Elephants.
- Feed, bathe, and walk alongside rescued elephants
- Learn about elephant behaviour, rescue stories and conservation
- Mud spa and outdoor "Elephant Shower" with the herd
- Ethical and sustainable tourism — no elephant riding
- Free photography service, uploaded to Facebook after your visit
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 6:30–7:30am / 11:30am–12:30pm | Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Phuket (if applicable — fees apply) |
| 8:00am / 1:00pm | Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket — welcome snack, tea or coffee, and an introduction to the program |
| 8:15am / 1:15pm | Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants |
| 8:30am / 1:30pm | Meet the elephants — feed them and administer dietary supplements as you learn their stories; play, interact and take photos |
| 9:00am / 2:00pm | Mud spa with the elephants |
| 9:30am / 2:30pm | Swim with the elephants before joining them in the outdoor "Elephant Shower" |
| 10:10am / 3:10pm | Use the facilities to take a regular shower, dry off and change clothes |
| 10:20am / 3:20pm | Eat a lunch of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruit |
| 10:45am / 3:45pm | Take part in the "DIY Poop Paper" recycled paper activity before saying goodbye to the elephants |
| 11:00am / 4:00pm | Leave the sanctuary and drive approximately 1 hour back through spectacular island scenery |
| 12:00–12:30pm / 5:00–5:30pm | Drop off at your hotel or accommodation (if applicable) |
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 6:30–7:30am | Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Phuket (if applicable — fees apply) |
| 8:00am | Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket — welcome snack, tea or coffee, and an introduction to the program |
| 8:15am | Set out into the jungle to learn more about the sanctuary's elephant rescues |
| 11:00am | Eat a meal of traditional Thai food |
| 13:15pm | Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants |
| 13:30pm | Meet the elephants — feed them and administer dietary supplements as you learn their stories; play, interact and take photos |
| 14:00pm | Mud spa with the elephants |
| 14:30pm | Swim with the elephants |
| 15:00pm | Join the elephants in the outdoor "Elephant Shower" |
| 15:20pm | Use the facilities to take a regular shower, dry off and change clothes |
| 15:30pm | Eat a lunch of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruit before saying goodbye to the elephants |
| 16:00pm | Leave the sanctuary and drive approximately 1 hour back through spectacular island scenery |
| 17:00–17:30pm | Drop off at your hotel or accommodation (if applicable) |
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8:45–9:30am / 12:45–1:30pm | Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Phuket (if applicable — fees apply) |
| 10:00am / 2:00pm | Meet the elephants — feed them and administer dietary supplements as you learn their stories; play, interact and take photos |
| 10:30am / 2:30pm | Join the elephants in the outdoor "Elephant Shower" |
| 11:00am / 3:00pm | Use the facilities to take a regular shower, dry off and change clothes |
| 11:30am / 3:30pm | Leave the sanctuary and drive approximately 1 hour back through spectacular island scenery |
| 12:00pm / 4:00pm | Drop off at your hotel or accommodation (if applicable) |
A perfect option for anyone on a budget or a tight schedule — feed and observe the elephants in a pristine natural environment, and take home photographs and memories. The Feed Me program is located at Elephant Jungle Cafe, adjacent to the sanctuary and not far from the Kathu waterfall. Visit at a time of your choice, and enjoy a complimentary drink in the cafe afterwards.
Feeding times (daily): every 30 minutes, from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Transportation and meals are not provided with this program.
✅ Half Day, Watch Me & One Day Walk With Elephants
- Round-trip transportation
- Fluent English/Thai-speaking guides
- Travel insurance
- Photographer (photos downloadable via Facebook)
- Food for the elephants
- Snacks, tea, coffee & drinking water
- Lunch or dinner (Half Day & Watch Me, after activity) / lunch and dinner (One Day Walk)
❌ Feed Me Program Excludes
- Transportation
- Meals
👶 Child Policy
- Infants 1–3 years old — free of charge
- Child 4–10 years old — charged at the child rate shown above
- One Day Walk With Elephants has a minimum age requirement of 7 years
📍 Camp Locations
- Camp 1: Thalang Camp
- Camp 2: Bang Tao Camp
- Camp 3: Water Fall Camp
- Camp 4: Kathu Camp
🗺️ Pick Up & Transfer Charges
- Free pickup anywhere in the Phuket area (drop-off to a different location — please contact us)
- Pickup from any pier — 1,500 THB per group with private transfer
- Phuket International Airport — no pickup available; drop-off 800 THB per group with private transfer
- Private transfer (any location) — 1,500 THB per group
- The fare for a taxi or other transport to the chosen meeting point is payable by the visitor; we are unable to reimburse transport costs
What is the difference between the five Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket programs?
Feed Me (1 hour) is a budget option with no transfer or meal. Feed & Shower (1.5 hours) and Half Day Visit / Watch Me (3 hours) include round-trip transfer and a meal. One Day Walk With Elephants (6 hours) is the fullest experience, including both lunch and dinner and a jungle walk, with a minimum age of 7.
Is elephant riding included?
No. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket is a fully ethical, no-riding sanctuary — all programs involve feeding, bathing and interacting with the elephants on foot only.
Is hotel transfer included?
Transfer is included on the Feed & Shower, Half Day Visit, Watch Me and One Day Walk With Elephants programs, free anywhere in the Phuket area. The Feed Me program does not include transfer — visitors make their own way to Elephant Jungle Cafe near Kathu waterfall.
Is there a minimum age for the elephant programs?
Most programs are suitable for all ages, with infants 1-3 years old going free and children 4-10 years old charged at the child rate. The One Day Walk With Elephants program has a minimum age requirement of 7 years.
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