Phuket: Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve Guided Tour with Lunch
5.0
4 Ratings
Tambon Chalong
Experience the Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve in Phuket. Meet and feed rescued elephants, take a scenic walk through the forest, and enjoy a vegetarian meal by the pond.
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve - On arrival enjoy complimentary refreshments before we watch an informative introduction video. We then meet and feed our elephants before going on a scenic walk through the forest observing and learning about their history, their stories, and their unique personalities. We don’t follow a set route, our elephants are free to roam and forage, and if our elephants stop, we stop! Relax in our Bamboo Observation Huts as the elephant’s graze, play in the mud or bathe nearby with stunning views of the forest and a view over the valley to Big Buddha.

So many fabulous photo and video opportunities!

You will end your visit with a delicious vegetarian Thai buffet at our fabulous bamboo salas overlooking the pond as the elephant’s bathe and graze nearby. Your visit directly supports our work to rescue and rehabilitate elephants. Our key focus is to educate and bring awareness to the plight of the Asian Elephant and lead by example with our ethical approach to experiencing elephants.

What's Included
  • Educational introduction video
  • Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
  • Vegetarian Meal
  • Transportation by air-conditioned van
  • Entrance Ticket
  • Refill Water
  • English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tipping
  • Bathing with elephants
  • Refill Bottle water
Additional Information

Welcome to Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve. Our breathtaking elephant sanctuary is nestled in the hills of southern Phuket and is home to four beautiful elephants who are all rescued from the tourism riding industry. They are now able to roam freely, socialise with each other, and play naturally in the ponds, streams and muddy wallows throughout our land.

After an introduction video, you will meet and feed our elephants before going on a scenic walk through the forest, stopping at our Bamboo Observation Huts dotted along the way where you can sit quietly as our elephants go about their day. We don’t follow a set route, our elephants are free to roam and forage, and if our elephants stop, we stop! They have had hard lives and they deserve the very best life we can give them. When we reach the pond, watch the elephants frolic, splash, and cover themselves in mud as you enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal freshly cooked and from local ingredients.

Location
Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Resort45590366029
May 29, 2024
Just amazing. - Loved it. A great experience to see these amazing beasts in a natural environment. Totally ethical, no touching, no swimming with, just watching them as nature intended. Russell our guide and owner is so passionate about his elephants. The Hidden Forest Elephants is a must see if you care for these creatures as much as I do
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Helen
May 16, 2024
Incredible afternoon - What an amazing experience! The elephants are loved and well cared for and this is obvious by their demeanour. We loved learning about the positive impact of Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve on the elephants in their care and we look forward to visiting again in the future and hopefully there will be more happy and contented elephants enjoying their retirement.
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Bruks_a
Apr 3, 2024
Sanctuary - This was a very peaceful and gentle way to interact with the elephants. Creating awareness of the issues that these animals have to deal with in Thailand.
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Gemma_a
Mar 22, 2024
Know elephants in the most respectful atmosphere - It was an amazing experience, great place to know more about elephants and how to treat them with respect and no as a show. I hope more people know and visit this kind of places instead of riding camps
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