Phuket Elephant Sanctuary: Experience the Ethical Approach to Elephant Tourism

Experience the ethical approach to elephant tourism at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. Support a sustainable and compassionate environment where elephants roam freely and receive professional care.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phuket Elephant Sanctuary - Skip the unethical elephant encounters in Phuket and visit a sanctuary where the animals are allowed to live their final years roaming freely without being harmed by tourists. Located on 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket, visiting the Phuket Elephant…
What's Included
  • Guided Walk across the Canopy Walkway
  • Educational Video Documentary
  • Vegetarian Dinner Buffet
  • Signature Iced Soda & Unlimited Snack Bar
  • Welcome Snacks and Beverages
  • Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito Spray
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected
Additional Information

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the pioneering ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket, where elephants can freely roam, bathe, and socialize across 30 acres of lush, tropical land adjacent to the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. The sanctuary purchases all rescued elephants to ensure it becomes their permanent home, providing professional…

Location
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary
If you selected Program Only (No Transfer), please meet us at our office in Paklok 30 minutes before the start of the program. Parking is available.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mikep1609
Jan 18, 2026
A heartwarming ethical experience that should be a must for anyone visiting Phuket. - A joyous, ethical and inspiring experience being with elephants. Seeing the rescued elephants being given a better life was an emotional but positive experience.
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762dylanz
Jan 15, 2026
Great way to see elephants up close and ethically - We were surprised how close we were able to get to the elephants, safely with our guide and in an ethical way. The groups were split into good, small sizes and the atmosphere was respectful.
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Lava
Jan 15, 2026
Fantastic. - The elephants were happy and walked around freely, you had to go close and watch as they bathed and ate. Great experience! You also had to feed them banana cucumber and watermelon
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R1823gnjordanc
Jan 9, 2026
Excellent experience - Great ethical elephant sanctuary, all well looked after and great to see, staff and tour guides very friendly and helpful,good value for money as well
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Mariamm649
Jan 9, 2026
Amazing day - This is absolutely an amazing activity. Our second visit, just as nice this time with very knowledgeable guides. An experience for those who care about animals. At the same time, your visit contributes to more elephants getting a second chance at life. It was so wonderful to get to see them so close and hear their stories and the people caring for them.
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Gamuc2026
Jan 8, 2026
Amazing activity! - Absolutely amazing experience. Precious to hear about the work the Sanctuary provides and the history and vision behind the activity. Would recommend and it was so convenient having hotel transport. 10/10 would recommend to everyone
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Annamartina2019
Jan 7, 2026
Wonderful. - Beautiful!!! Wonderful elephants in their normal environment! Nothing touching just see 🥰 wonderful guides and everything was just amazing
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Explorer59186330305
Jan 6, 2026
Fantastic place to see - A lovely place, where elephants live surrounded by affection, care and every kind of comfort! It was a very nice experience, which I recommend to everyone at least once.
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Farrah_a
Jan 1, 2026
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tour - The elephant sanctuary tour was amazing! We loved learning about the histories and rescues of the various elephants. The elephants were happy and the staff took really great care of them. There was a delicious vegetarian buffet and snacks as well. Highly recommend this experience!
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Nycityfreak
Jan 1, 2026
An Unforgettable and Truly Ethical Experience – 10/10 - The Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is an absolute must-visit for anyone who deeply cares about animal welfare. I place extremely high value on animals living as naturally and respectfully as possible—and this sanctuary exceeded my expectations in every way. There is no force, no riding, no chains. The elephants are simply allowed to be elephants. Watching them move freely, interact naturally, and live without pressure was incredibly touching and reassuring. This is ethical tourism done right. The entire team was exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Everything was explained clearly and thoughtfully, and it was especially great that there was also a German-speaking guide, which made the experience even more accessible and informative. The walking tour through nature was a highlight—being so close to these magnificent animals in their natural environment was unforgettable. Rubber boots were provided, which was a great and practical touch. To top it all off, the experience ended with a delicious buffet, which was the perfect way to relax and reflect on the day. 10 out of 10. This sanctuary truly deserves support. it’s not just an experience, it’s a contribution to a very good cause. I cannot recommend it enough.
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From $92
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).