Highly recommended - Well organised. Enjoyed the whole trip. Wel thought out. Staff very attentive and well organised. Highly recommended

A experience i will Never forget - Where do i start ? What a beautifull day out we were taken to a bamboo covered hut where they told us how to mix the food a mixture of Bananas and leaves ect We squalched it between our fingers to mix it completely then made into balls and fed these magnificent animals BoonLap 💕and Arathai 💕 We were encouraged to feed them by their trunks then straight into their mouth WOW !!! After that we headed down to the river we were told that it may not be possible to go in the river as we had some real down pours so i just went down in my cut offs and t.shirt then they said we could go in to scrub them with the mud thiis is protection from insects and is a sun protector for the Elephants...i was straight in wether i got muddy or not Omg it was hilarous i had mud and water all over me but wouldnt have missed it for the world a truly great trip when i got back to the people carrier we had been travelling in all day i ended up sitting on my kagool WORTH EVERY PENNY !!!! Just do it

Dream Visit To Meet Thai Elephant Stars - This was a very special day for my wife and I. The whole holiday was pretty much geared around visiting an Elephant sanctuary and we were not disappointed! The Khao Lak sanctuary was a very kind and supportive team, evidently putting the needs of their elephants first. The feedback was that during COVID, the decision was made after pressure from guides, to cease the elephants carrying tourists down a hill to the feeding location and to just allow they to walk next to the guests. This then allowed the guests have photos, prepare food to feed the elephants and get to learn about their needs and support. Plus have great fun while they nuzzled you for more food. My wife and I fell in love with them and I truly appreciated the honesty of the team there when it came to donations and what have you. The sanctuary is driven by tourism and that in turn, allows them to give the elephants a good life. So, for that reason I felt it important to provide this glowing review. Unlike another local sanctuary, this one doesn't allow you to wash the elephants. For good reason, the elephants can only be washed so many times in a day! Plus, they enjoy playing in their pool to cool off. We had a show with two beauties hilariously named Lady GaGa and Beyonce! Both living up to their name and true stars! They will get to you. They melted our hearts and I hope they are well cared for ongoing. Highly Recommended. We had an incredible guide with 'Boy' who was very knowledgable and conversational. Very kind to make sure we were covered with bug spray and the like plus we had water. From there, we had an exquisite lunch after a foot massage nearby catered for by 'Boy' and it was true Michelin Star level Thai food. I understand that they 'had' accreditation before COVID and just need to go through the process again, which doesn't surprise me in the slightest. The food was marvellous. Great conversation and company too with the fellow guests. I will say, I appreciated the integrity and honesty of Boy too, we asked about donations to the sanctuary and whilst someone who was unethical would have taken this as an opportunity to potentially fleece tourists, his refreshing, honest and candid feedback to us on how best support was very welcome and kind. A truly trustworthy gentleman and I wish him and his family well. Someone who works very had for a living but with the highest ethical standards and he has my complete respect.

Amazing day!! Full on excitement - Worth every penny. Was not big crowd either so felt very personal. We booked a trip that had bamboo rafting g, white water rafting, quad bike safari amd zip lone the elephant sacruey so was a full day. We booked at a local tour shop in khao lak. Bathing the elephant was an unbelievable experience. They done it so just me and my partner had time with the elephant, then they done the other couple so felt very personal Excellent day 10/10

Elephants never forget and neither will I!!! - Life affirming experience spending time with beautiful elephants who have been rescued from lives of drudgery and abuse. Our guide Tony was very knowledgeable and all the workers we met were friendly and helpful. The facilities in the sanctuary meet all your needs. Would recommend staying on and eating in the cafe there. The elephants are really well cared for. We got to feed them, help collect their food from local farms, saw them swimming in the river and as a bonus had a cooking lesson where we were given so much delicious Thai food it was impossible to finish. This would be a brilliant day out for anyone. It is a must do if you have children. Teach them to respect and care for animals and the environment.

Mixed Reviews - We did the half-day tour and left with mixed feelings. On the surface, it’s great that there’s no riding, bathing, or forced labor for the elephants. Most are older (45+ years), and it’s comforting to know they’re no longer subjected to harsh work like logging or circus acts. However, the sanctuary seems VERY aware of how informed tourists are about animal cruelty, and it felt like they’ve adapted to appear “ethical” more for profit than for the genuine well-being of the elephants. The elephants were beautiful, but the constant swaying (a definite sign of distress) and small pens during feeding didn’t feel right. They stood in the same spots the entire time we were there (4 hours). While the banana tree cutting was fun, they felt like padding for the experience. The waterfall was lovely, and the Pad Thai cooking class and lunch were definite highlights. Overall, it’s better than traditional elephant tourism, but the sanctuary’s intentions felt more business-oriented than truly ethical. The experience was slightly overpriced, with confusing payment terms (half upfront, half on the day). Mixed feelings—fun in parts but left feeling uneasy.