1-Hour Guided Eco-Tour & Transfer to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
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29 Ratings
Tambon Khuekkhak
Embark on a 1-hour guided eco-tour and transfer to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary. Witness elephants eating, bathing, and walking in the jungle. Capture unlimited photos with these gentle giants and gain insights into their daily lives and natural behaviors.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary - Witness the majestic presence of gentle giants on our Elephant Observation Tour with Herbal Vitamins. An experienced guide will enlighten you about the role of Mahout elephant caretakers and the ingredients used in the herbal vitamins ball. Observe the caretakers as they feed the elephants and then venture into their natural habitat for an up-close encounter. You’ll have the opportunity to observe and capture photos, but please refrain from posting them. After the tour, we’ll provide transportation back to your hotel.\n\nOur elephants have been rescued from the riding, show, and logging industries. At The Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary, they receive exceptional care and respect. Please note that the elephant bathing and feeding activities are designed to support their natural behavior, as observed in the wild. We never force the elephants to engage in any activity they are not willing to participate in.
What's Included
  • Hotel transfer if option is selected
  • Entry
  • Insurance
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Personal expense
Additional Information

Take advantage of comfortable hotel pickup in Khao Lak and transportation to our camp. Join our seasoned guide on a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you observe elephants feeding, bathing, and seize countless photos with these majestic creatures. Additionally, get a glimpse into the elephants’ everyday routines and their natural behaviours before being shuttled back to your hotel.

  • We do not force them to engage in any activities. If an activity cannot be conducted as planned due to the elephants’ choice, no refunds can be provided. We respect the elephants’ natural behavior and provide opportunities for observation and interaction based on their comfort and willingness.
Location
Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
ซอย น้ำตกสายรุ้ง
Locate in Pakweep and Sai Rung Water fall
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Paul_d
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing - Khao Lak elephant sanctuary is the place to go to spend real time with elephants in Khao Lak. Tony our guide is so passionate about the 3 rescued elephant’s in the sanctuary and made sure we knew all about them. We fed them bananas and made some food for them which we fed them before going for a walk with them in the jungle which was amazing, calling their names and them responding to your call ,we fed them again with sugar cane which they loved and I had missed one from my bag and she knew it was still in there!! We then hosed them whilst they made themselves dirty! We then watched them in the water and washed them off by throwing water over them before walking them back. Truly an amazing 2 hours.
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Y4541cakateb
Apr 11, 2024
Amazing elephant experience - We loved our 2 hour tour at the elephant sanctuary. Picked up on time and it was short drive to the sanctuary where we were given water and a good briefing. We started off feeding the elephants, then walked with them in the forest. At All times our safety and the welfare of the elephants was a priority. The highlight was washing the elephants and seeing them taking a mud bath. The group was small and our guide was great. We Definitely recommend the tour. I would suggest wearing trousers and covered shoes for walking in the forest.
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Rebecca_m
Apr 7, 2024
Heartwarming experience - Fantastic morning out, so breathtaking to get up close to the elephants in their natural habitat. Our guide was so funny and made every second really enjoyable. It’s so lovely to see these amazing animals cared so well for here. It’s worth every penny to support these animals in having the life they deserve.
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Mondane_p
Mar 31, 2024
Great experience, totally recommend. - Feeding and interacting with the elephants in a respectful way. The guide was very informative and kind.
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Kate_n
Mar 25, 2024
Amazing - Unbelievable!! The guides were all absolutely lovely and very informative. They made the whole experience outstanding.
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Sdijji
Mar 24, 2024
Great half day - This was the perfect half day excursion. You really get to get up close with the elephants. This is an ethical sanctuary and you can see the care they give these retired elephants.
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295carstenb
Mar 10, 2024
Visit to the elephant sanctuary Khao Lak - We and a few other tourists went for a walk through the forest with the elephant ladies Shampoo and Dali. The closeness to the animals, which are only guided by the voice of their caretakers, is incomparable. A wonderful and sustainable way of dealing with elephants.
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Valerie
Mar 5, 2024
If you’re looking for ethical. This is it - An amazing experience! Picked up early from my hotel. Arrived and was given refreshments and waited for the other people to arrive. Place is spotlessly clean. Lovely spacious bathrooms and shower area too if needed. Our guide was very informative and funny. We were brought to prepare the elephants food and told about their diet etc. We then all had an opportunity to feed the elephants. There are only 4 elephants (I think) at this sanctuary. Then we walked through the forest With them and watched them find their own food. We also were given a bag of bananas and sugar cane to feed them. Then we walked over to an area where we got to shower them. We didn’t get in to the water. It was just a hose down. They then went to bath in water. We watched these best friends help each other up from the water with their trunks. Just magical. They then went to cover themselves in dust and off they went back to chill out for a few hours. It wasn’t quite 2 hours but it was enough. It was evident to see a genuine love and respect for these beautiful animals by all staff. Our transport was delayed when it was time to leave so our tour guide dropped us back to our hotel. That’s customer care in a nutshell Really really worth a visit and support this worthy sanctuary
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Cezomi
Feb 27, 2024
Elephant Sanctuary - A very nice experience in this sanctuary where the elephants are well treated. We were able to prepare food and feed the elephants. Then a short walk in the forest with an elephant followed by a swim in the river. Our guide Sai gave us very good explanations. An experience to recommend.
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Esme
Feb 26, 2024
Great and fulfilling experience - Very beautiful sanctuary, they definitely care a lot about the elephants and it’s all about them! Our guide was lovely and she had lots of knowledge about the elephants and made us laugh while giving lots of facts! It was an amazing experience and I would definitely recommend spending the money that goes towards rescuing the lovely animals. Only 4 stars because it wasn’t quite 2 hours, but again maybe the elephants had had enough which is fine, I like how they are not forced into anything and it is definitely ethical and lovely.
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