Phuket: Elephant Feeding & Bathing Tour with Transfers

Highlights

  • Feed and give vitamins to cute baby elephants
  • Download photos of your activities for free.
  • Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch/dinner, coffee, cookies, photos, and hotel transfers

About this activity

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Duration 3.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English, Chinese, Thai

Pickup included

Areas where pickup is not available include Mai Khao, Sakhu, Nai Yang, Nai Thon, Ao Po, Yamu, and Bang Rong. Customers in these areas must travel to the pickup location at Robinson Lifestyle Thalang. We'll email you a confirmation of pick-up time 5-12 hours before your activity. Vans may be delayed due to heavy traffic in the area.

Wheelchair accessible

Overview

Meet the Gentle Giants of Phuket: Elephant Feeding & Bathing Experience

Imagine this: you are in the heart of Phuket’s lush, untouched greenery, holding a basket full of fresh fruits, and the world’s most gentle giants approach you with affection. This is not just a tour; it is a life-changing experience where you are welcomed into the world of elephants, forming a deep bond and finding peace in the core of nature. Leave the noise of the modern world behind and share in the joy of these magnificent creatures.


Why Choose This Tour?

Unlike ordinary tours, we offer you the chance to be “involved,” not just an “observer”:

  • Exclusive Vitamin-Making Workshop: Prepare nutritious vitamin balls by hand, which are vital for the elephants’ health.

  • Interaction with Baby Elephants: Get the chance to meet and play closely with the 2 adorable baby elephants at our center.

  • Ethical and Conservation-Focused: This is a sanctuary, not an entertainment center. Experience the peace of being in a chain-free, ethical environment where the natural behavior of elephants is respected.

  • Mud Bath and Spa: Step into the cool waters with the elephants and help them cool down by scrubbing their skin. This interaction will be the most laughter-filled moment of the tour!


Tour Program: Happiness Step by Step

  • Hotel Pick-up and Welcome: A journey to the green heart of the center in our comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles.

  • Introduction and Briefing: Learn the stories of the elephants, our center’s conservation vision, and the proper way to approach them from our expert guides.

  • Kitchen Time (Vitamin Preparation): Establish your first contact by preparing healthy snacks for the elephants.

  • Feeding Session: Feel the bond strengthen as you offer the vitamins and fresh fruits you prepared to our giant friends.

  • Mud and Water Fun: Join the elephants in their favorite activity! Scrub them with mud and then wash them clean in the river.

  • Farewell and Return: Saying goodbye to these special creatures and transferring back to your hotel with unforgettable memories in your heart.


Who is it Suitable For?

  • Animal Lovers and Nature Enthusiasts: Perfect for those who want to bond with elephants in an ethical environment.

  • Families with Children: Especially the interaction with baby elephants offers a lifelong educational and fun experience for children.

  • Photography Enthusiasts: The natural and sincere frames you capture with our giant friends will be the most valuable pieces of your portfolio.

  • Those Seeking Soul Rest: Ideal for any traveler who wants to get away from the stress of the city and integrate with nature.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  1. Is elephant riding allowed?

    • No. We are a strictly ethical and conservation-oriented center. For the health and well-being of the elephants, riding activities are absolutely not permitted.

  2. What should we bring with us?

    • Be ready to get wet! We recommend bringing a change of clothes, swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and slippers/shoes that can safely get wet.

  3. Is it safe for children?

    • Absolutely. Under the guidance of expert handlers (mahouts), your children can have a wonderful time with the elephants in a safe and controlled environment.

  4. Is the transfer service included in the price?

    • Yes, round-trip transfer service from central areas within Phuket is included in our tour package.

  5. Can we take photos with the baby elephants?

    • Yes, you can immortalize your most sincere moments without harming them or using a flash.


Take Action!

The gentle giants of Phuket are waiting for you! Our spots are limited, and we don’t want you to miss out on this unique experience. Book your reservation now and secure your place in the heart of nature!

Itinerary

Pickup location:

Phuket

Transfer

1 hour

Kerchor Elephant Family Phuket

1.5 hours

Coffee, Wildlife viewing (Optional)

Transfer

1 hour

Arrive back at:

Phuket

Price Includes

Pick-up and drop-off service at the hotel
Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned van
Tribal shirts for activities
Food for feeding elephants
You can get up close and personal with 2 baby elephants.
Coffee
Cookies
QR Code to download your photo with the elephant.

Price Excludes

Photo with frame made from elephant dung, 200 baht/piece, income goes to support elephants.

$47 / person

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