Pattaya: Elephant Forest Paradise Half-Day Tour with Lunch

Duration: 3 hours

Highlights

  • Experience the thrill of ethical elephant encounters in Pattaya's natural paradise.
  • Interact with trained guides for an insightful and immersive experience.
  • Perform bathing rituals while connecting with gentle giants firsthand.
  • Reinforce a sense of security and create many lasting memories by hand-feeding the elephants.
  • Immerse yourself in an authentic atmosphere where sustainability is at its core.

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Tour guide

English, Thai

Pick-up with a vehicle is included.

Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled time.

Wheelchair accessible

Overview

Explore the lives of elephants ethically with this half-day trip to a jungle elephant sanctuary. Immerse yourself in their authentic world as they bathe, feed, and connect with the animals.

What Will You Experience During the Tour?

Form a deep connection with nature while encountering elephants in an ethical environment. Interact with these magnificent creatures, participate in bathing rituals, and learn all about their lives from your team.

Visit a place that promotes sustainable and ethical practices in elephant tourism. Discover an environment where these majestic beings are treated with respect in a sanctuary where they thrive in their natural habitat, free from exploitation.

Immerse yourself in the magic of a small elephant village designed as a living example of responsible tourism. Discover the secrets of their lives from your guides as you learn about the elephants’ behaviors and personal histories.

Enjoy bathing the elephants and bond with these gentle giants. Feel the flow of water as you scrub and splash them, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Have a heartwarming experience feeding elephants by hand. Under the watchful eyes of your guides, share moments of connection and trust with these incredible creatures.

An Unforgettable Day in the Heart of Pattaya: Elephant Forest Paradise Experience

Did you know that Pattaya is not just about the sea and the sun? Right next to the city, in the very heart of nature, a magical world awaits where you will meet gentle giants. With the Elephant Forest Paradise Half-Day Tour, you will both rest your soul and build a friendship that you will never forget for the rest of your life.

This tour is not just a trip; it is an ethical experience based on love and respect, where elephants live freely in their natural environment.

Establish a Natural Connection with Elephants

We start the day by stepping into the world of these magnificent creatures. Contrary to the usual, instead of riding on the elephants, we walk side by side with them. As you feed them with your own hands, you will see the peace in their eyes and feel your admiration for these animals grow as you listen to their stories from our professional guides.

Mud Bath and Cooling Off Time

Undoubtedly, the most fun and interactive moment of the tour is the mud bath! In this activity, which is vital for the skin health of elephants, you will help them cool down by applying mud. Then, you will experience a childlike joy while washing with the elephants under crystal clear water. These moments will not only allow you to take great photos but also strengthen the bond between you and the elephants.

A Local Feast in the Middle of Nature

After the activities, a delicious lunch awaits you in the peaceful silence of the forest landscape. While tasting the most distinguished examples of traditional Thai cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients, you will relieve the tiredness of the day and enjoy nature.

What Awaits You on This Tour?

  • Ethical Experience: A tour that prioritizes the welfare of elephants, does not harm them, and supports their natural environment.

  • Comfortable Transportation: Round-trip transfer service from your hotel.

  • Delicious Lunch: Fresh and satisfying Thai meals served in nature.

  • Expert Guidance: Detailed information about the behavior and natural lives of elephants.

  • Unforgettable Memories: An educational and fun adventure for both children and adults.

Bring your passport or ID card with you!

 

Itinerary

Pickup location

Pattaya City

Minibus

40 minute

Pattaya Elephant Forest Reserve

3 hours

Camping activities

Minibus

40 minute

Return

Pattaya City

Price Includes

Tour
Guide
Pickup and Drop-off
Lunch
Snacks
Water
Elephant Food

$156 $70 / person

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