Khao Lak: Rafting, Elephant Bathing & Sea Turtle Center Tour

Bang Sak, Phuket



Enjoy a day of river rafting, bathing and feeding elephants, and exploring a tropical rainforest by bamboo raft on this tour from Khao Lak. Learn about sea turtles at a conservation center.

Highlights

  • Get close to friendly elephants and feed them bananas
  • Cool off at Ton Pling Waterfall and enjoy refreshments
  • Visit the Sea Turtle Conservation Center to learn more about their projects
  • Enjoy a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant next to the river
  • Hop on a bamboo raft with a local boatman

Description

Depart Khao Lak and enjoy a day tour of river rafting, elephant interaction, and rainforest exploration. Visit an ethical elephant conservation center, sail along a quiet river through the rainforest, and hear about sea turtle conservation.

After pickup from your hotel in Khao Lak, relax on the comfortable ride to the elephant camp. Spend some time with bathing and feeding these gentle giants in a relaxed and respectful environment.

Continue the tour with a visit to Ton Pling Waterfall. Enjoy some refreshments. Surrounded by lush vegetation, the area around the falls also hosts an abundance of local wildlife.

Hop on a bamboo raft with a local boatman and float along the river for a calm and tranquil ride through the rainforest. Head to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center to learn about projects aimed at helping these endangered creatures. Finally, return to your hotel in Khao Lak.

Includes

  • Fruits
  • Lunch
  • Live guide
  • Bamboo rafting
  • Accident insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Visit to Ton Pling Waterfall
  • Entry to an elephant camp
  • Entry to the Sea Turtle Conservation Center

Important Information

  • Please note that the itinerary may change due to bad weather conditions or other unforeseeable circumstances
  • Once booked, the tour operator will confirm the pick-up time

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes river rafting, interacting with elephants, visiting Ton Pling Waterfall, exploring the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, and enjoying a Thai lunch by the river.
The tour takes place around Khao Lak, a region near Phuket known for its rivers, rainforests, and wildlife conservation centers.
Yes, guests can feed bananas to friendly elephants at the ethical elephant conservation center on the tour.
Pickup is provided from selected locations in Phuket; check the tour website for specific pickup details.
Yes, the tour visits an ethical elephant conservation center that prioritizes the welfare of the elephants.
You will hop on a bamboo raft guided by a local boatman and float along a quiet river through the rainforest near Phuket.
The Sea Turtle Conservation Center is visited as part of the tour during the day; check the website for current opening hours.
Yes, a delicious Thai lunch is served at a local restaurant located next to the river.
Children are typically welcome; check the tour provider's age and safety requirements in advance.
The tour lasts a full day with activities including rafting, elephant interactions, and visits to conservation centers.

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