Elephant Sanctuary: Thai Culture Experience

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Discover ethical elephant experiences and immerse in Thai culture at Bukit Elephant Park. Enjoy traditional activities like rubber tapping and cooking.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bukit Elephant Park - Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the elephants’ natural behaviors from a safe distance, guided by our experienced guides and mahouts to ensure everyone’s safety. They will also gain insights into the elephants’ intriguing history and habits from our knowledgeable guides. Guests can feed the elephants in…

What's Included

Opportunity to observe elephants in their natural habitat
Unforgettable photo opportunities
English and Thai Guide
A Basket of bananas for elephants
Tea and coffee
In-vehicle air conditioning
Umbrellas and Boots for rainy season

What's Not Included

Elephant Riding
Bathing with elephants
Sunscreen (optional)
Insect Repellent (optional)
Mosquitoes Spray (optional)
Hats (optional)
Socks for Rainy Season (optional)

Additional Information

Embark on a unique and animal-friendly adventure with elephants by living alongside them in a serene sanctuary. Prioritizing safety and hygiene, we do not offer elephant riding or bathing activities. Our collaboration with professional mahouts ensures the elephants are well-cared for, avoiding any form of cruelty. While in Thailand, immerse yourself in…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Mistyw79

Oct 19, 2025

An absolute must for anyone visiting Phuket - I loved this, it's a lovely way to see the elephants and they are very fortunate to have been rescued to live out their days as Bukit elephant sanctuary. The guide we had was lovely, very informative, happy to answer questions and makes a fabulous soup! We had a feast at the end of our tour, so much food and a great chance to meet the others from the tour who were from other parts of the world. Highly recommend to anyone coming to Phuket to see the animals in an environment where they are not forced to perform.

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Tstride

Oct 18, 2025

Great 1/2 day tour - Dedicated and knowledgeable staff who really care for the elephants. 1/2 day morning tour was just the right amount of time. Please tip as they do not receive ant government funding and they do a wonderful job.

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648ronniem

Oct 8, 2025

Amazing experience - Fantastic experience at a very ethical elephant sanctuary. I highly recommend. We got to feed the elephants bananas, touch them, walk with them and make them rice balls to eat. They provide you with water and umbrellas as you are walking on very exposed areas. Wear plenty of sun cream.

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Marijab250

Oct 5, 2025

5 ⭐ - All praise to the staff who are very kind and accommodating. Each elephant has its own story and they are all rescued. You can feed them, pet them and watch them bathe. The elephants walk freely and are not oppressed, so all the best!

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Stjernholm

Sep 19, 2025

Amazing day with elephants - It was the best experience with very friendly staff and the elephants are living their best life here. It was great to get close to the big animals og see how they are well they are doing now.

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Emma_a

Sep 12, 2025

Respectful Elephant Visit - This was a great way to respectfully visit elephants in Thailand. Our guide told us the rescue story of many of the elephants. We were able to observe them and feed them, and learn a lot about them. They are trying to rescue more elephants, so it was great to support their cause.

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Alexk835

Sep 5, 2025

Truly Heartwarming and Educational Experience - From the moment we arrived at Bukit Elephant Park, it was clear that this is a place where the elephants come first. Unlike some other attractions, here the focus is entirely on the well-being and natural lifestyle of these gentle giants. The staff’s passion and knowledge really shone through — they took the time to explain the elephants’ backgrounds, habits, and personalities, and it was inspiring to see how much love and respect they have for the animals. What stood out most was being able to observe the elephants roaming and behaving naturally in a safe, open environment. There was no sense of exploitation or forced performances — just genuine care and responsible conservation. Watching the elephants interact with each other, and learning how they are looked after properly, was both moving and educational. This visit left us with a deeper appreciation not only for the elephants but also for the importance of ethical wildlife tourism. I highly recommend Bukit Elephant Park to anyone who wants an unforgettable experience that is kind to the animals and enriching for visitors.

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Paulie642015

Sep 1, 2025

Wonderful way to get up close and personal with the elephants on their terms - Very informative and interesting tour. Our tour guide was easy to understand and willing to answer any questions we had. This park does a fantastic job in rehousing abused elephants from Circuses and other tourist spots where these gentle giants have been mistreated. The best thing about this place is that these animals 'run' the place and they are not forced to face the patrons if they choose not to. If you are worried about humane treatment of animals, then this is a good place for you

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Soozie72

Aug 24, 2025

Highly recommended family activity - My family and I booked the mini walk and feed tour at Bukit elephant park in August 2025 whilst staying in Phuket. It was an excellent tour from start to finish. Pick up from our hotel in Kata beach was smooth and on time and once we arrived at the park we were kitted out in gum boots and waterproof ponchos as the weather changed. We were then taken to feed bananas to the elephants and our guide chatted to us about the elephants, their history, personalities and their care. Once fed we went on a walk around the park (which is way more spacious than others I have been to in Thailand) we were able to see the elephants feeding on grasses and we were able to get closer to the elephants where the carers said it was ok. At the end of the walk we made rice balls and fed the elephants again which was a great experience. All in all it was a really great trip, the two hours was ample time to see all the elephants and it was very informative, the guides and carers seemed to know the animals so well and it was a real highlight of our holiday

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Tones77

Aug 20, 2025

Amazing experience visiting this ethical, peaceful sanctuary & feeding rescued elephants. - We last visited there 17yo & are pleased to return & find it is a sanctuary for injured elephants & that our entry fee subsidizes future elephant rescues. The lovely lady that gave us the tour told us about each elephant - how they ended up there, ages & personality quirks. Some like to be touched & others don’t and we had photo’s taken nearby or touching the ones that enjoyed it. We watched them have a splash as it was a hot day & fed them bananas when we arrived & fruity rice balls before we left. It was very peaceful there & good to see the elephants so well cared for & would recommend a visit (& bring a hat & comfy shoes to walk around for the tour)

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