Phuket Elephant Sanctuary: An Ethical Elephant Experience in a Tropical Jungle Setting

Experience the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket, where rescued elephants roam freely in a tropical jungle setting. Support sustainable and compassionate elephant tourism. Endorsed by National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and The Guardian.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Phuket Elephant Sanctuary - Spending a morning with the elephants is both enlightening and inspiring. After a scenic drive through a local village, visitors will arrive at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, a beautiful jungle landscape featuring ponds, expansive fields, and hillsides where elephants can freely roam.
    The visit begins at the Tree Top Lounge,…
What's Included
  • Roundtrip Transfers (if option selected)
  • Bottled water
  • Guided Walk through 30 Acre Sanctuary and Canopy Walkway
  • Lunch
  • Educational Video Documentary
  • Socks, Boots, Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito Spray
  • Welcome Snacks and Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selected
Additional Information

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the pioneering ethical, completely hands-off elephant sanctuary in Phuket. Here, elephants can freely roam, bathe, and socialize across 30 acres of lush, tropical land adjacent to the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. The sanctuary purchases all rescued elephants to ensure it becomes their permanent home,…

Location
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If you selected Program Only (No Transfer), please meet us at our office in Paklok 30 minutes before the start of the program. Parking is available.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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April_l
May 25, 2026
Na - This is a must see and experience. The care and love for these beautiful animals is incredible. You will not be disappointed.
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Lydaz2015
May 22, 2026
Worth visiting, great experience in Phuket - Excellent visit. The sanctuary is beautiful and allows you to get close to the elephants in an ethical way. It is really nice to be able to see them roam free and be in nature. Elephants are not forced to provide rides to tourist or forced to bathe with them either. The ticket also includes snacks/breakfast in the morning and a fantastic vegetarian lunch buffet. Highly recommend visiting the sanctuary
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P4263eaamandab
May 15, 2026
Incredible Elephant Experience! - This was my favorite part of our trip to Thailand. It was an incredible, truly ethical elephant experience. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and we still can’t believe we were able to walk alongside elephants.
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Davidkt4638nf
May 14, 2026
Amazing experience in thailand - Amazing experience and a great cause!!
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Elaina_m
May 5, 2026
Amazing! - Amazing experience! Highly recommend visiting if you want to see healthy and happy elephants taken care of! Staff could not be more wonderful! Close to elephants but not to bother them! Lunch was so delicious!!! Book this!!
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978pennyw
May 3, 2026
Must do visit in Phuket - We had a fabulous morning at PES, particularly knowing it is the most ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket. The whole experience was very professional, and we were able to see and learn so much from the experienced guides. The love for the rescued elephants was wonderful, and we were very lucky to have been able to see the animals in a natural environment. I urge people looking for a meet with elephants not to go to the operators who use the animals for tourist rides, baths and feeds. Please choose an ethical operator and see these magnificent beasts enjoying their lives in nature.
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Tomfulfordbrown79
May 2, 2026
Amazing experience with the elephants and wonderful guides - This is our third visit and it did not disappoint. Alex was an excellent guide and very special to see the elephants that they’ve rescued
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Nickdo2840xy
May 1, 2026
An actual ethical sanctuary - It was an amazing experience, the Hospital is a brilliant idea and to see the elephants do what they want to do is just how I'd want to see them, a must go and see for yourself. They also catered to my allergy and the staff were lovely & friendly. More animal places need to be like this.
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Nancy
May 1, 2026
Beautiful Elephant Sanctuary - Such an incredibly memorable morning spent visiting the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. To see these massive creatures roaming free was truly amazing. Their relationships with the mahouts is one of mutual respect. Our guide, Thomas, was very knowledgeable and taught us so much about how the elephants are treated and how their behaviors with one another is truly unique. The elephant hospital was something to observe as well. Our morning was so well spent observing the elephants and learning about the sanctuary. I would highly recommend this activity!
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Susan
Apr 30, 2026
Beautiful Peaceful Elephant Encounter without Gimics! - A fabulous morning walking amongst the elephants at a suitable distance. They are well cared for and living their best retirement in a peaceful caring environment. There is also the start of an elephant hospital where elephants from outside the sanctuary can come to be cared back to health for free to the owners, unfortunately they have to be returned. No personal contact or feeding which for us, seeing the elephants living in peace, was most important.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).