Khao Lak: All-Day Elephant Sanctuary Experience Small Groups

Highlights

• Spend an enjoyable with the elephants in a small group
• Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants
• Enjoy a traditional lunch with freshly-cooked Pad Thai and seasonal fruits
• Experience life as an elephant caretaker for a day
• Get up close to the elephants as they walk through the jungle

Description

Enjoy a full-day ethical observation tour at Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary, designed for a small group of just 10 guests to ensure a calm, respectful experience with rescued elephants. Begin with an 8:00 AM pickup from your hotel in Khao Lak and take a scenic 30-minute drive to the sanctuary. Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking guide, enjoy light snacks, and learn about the history, personalities, and natural behavior of the elephants. Your guide will lead you into the jungle, where you will observe free-roaming elephants in their natural environment. Watch them forage, socialize, and express their natural behaviors while listening to their individual rescue stories. All interactions are strictly observation-only—no feeding, no touching, and no forced engagement. Around 11:00 AM, enjoy a delicious home-cooked Thai lunch before continuing with meaningful cultural and nature-based activities. Explore the sanctuary’s rubber plantation to observe traditional rubber tapping, visit a local farm to see how elephant food is sourced, and join a simple Thai cooking and coconut milk demonstration. In the afternoon, take part in an educational Herbal Vitamin Ball Workshop—where you learn how supplements are prepared, while staff demonstrate the process for the elephants. Later, observe the elephants during their water playtime, a peaceful moment that highlights their freedom and well-being. Before departing around 4:00 PM, enjoy seasonal fruits, take final photos from a respectful distance, and prepare for your return transfer to Khao Lak. This program is proudly recognized as Runner-up for Animal Welfare at the Responsible Thailand Awards in both 2024 and 2025, reflecting our ongoing dedication to ethical, responsible, and sustainable elephant care. Activities in One Day • 08:00 – Hotel pickup from Khao Lak • Meet your guide and overview of the day • Jungle walk to observe free-roaming elephants • Herbal Vitamin Ball Workshop (demonstration only) • Rubber tapping observation at the sanctuary plantation • Visit a local farm (food sourcing demonstration) • Thai cooking & coconut milk demonstration • Observe elephant water playtime

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Phuket Guide Entrance to Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary Helbal vitamin workshop Cooking lesson Rubber tapping experience Local farm visit Lunch Unlimited water and coffee Insurance

Important Information

• Please see the pickup schedule email from the operator after booking confirmation
• After booking, you can text via WhatsApp on the Emergency Phone Number to confirm your exact pickup time
• If the water level at the waterfall is low and swimming is not possible, we will offer an alternative experience at Khaolak Waterside. Please note, we are not obligated to inform customers in advance of this change.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund