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Full-Day Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Tour with Lunch and Dinner

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Activity provider: Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Highlights

  • Your morning starts with a video presentation on the history and plight of Asian elephants, after which our tour guide will take you to explore our...

During this inspiring, interactive and informative experience, you will spend many wonderful moments observing our rescued elephants, gain in-depth knowledge about their sophisticated means of communication, and learn about their natural habitat and the important role they play as a keystone species in our ecosystem. The program includes joined roundtrip transfers as well as a light breakfast, vegetarian lunch and dinner, and cold drinks and refreshments throughout the day.

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and sozialize freely across 30 acres of tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. By visiting us, you are supporting a sustainable, ethical and compassionate approach to elephant tourism where elephants have the freedom to live naturally. National Geographic, Lonely Planet and The Guardian have endorsed our ethical approach.

Itinerary

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Your morning starts with a video presentation on the history and plight of Asian elephants, after which our tour guide will take you to explore our 30-acre sanctuary to observe the elephants as they roam, play and bathe freely. The morning ends with a delicious vegetarian Thai lunch. We then teach you about the intricate communication patterns of elephants and explore their natural habitat to learn more about their role as a keystone species in our ecosystem. Next, you will meet some of the gentle giants at the hydrotherapy pool and observe them enjoying their time in the water. Finally, you will help to prepare supplementary elephant food and enjoy a vegetarian meal yourself to end the day. The program includes 2 meals, soft drinks, water, juices, coffee and a complimentary T-Shirt.

Included

  • water
  • meals
  • snacks

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Cancellation

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

Before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I ride or wash the elephants here?
No — Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is Phuket's first ethical sanctuary where elephants roam freely across 30 acres. You observe, feed and learn about them, but there's no riding or forced bathing. The programme includes a video presentation on Asian elephant welfare.
What does the 7.5-hour tour include?
The $226 price covers round-trip transfers, a welcome snack with coffee and fruit, vegetarian Thai lunch and dinner, bottled water, rain coats, boots, socks, mosquito spray and a free PES T-shirt.
Are the meals vegetarian?
Yes, the included lunch and dinner are vegetarian Thai meals. Welcome snacks, coffee, fruits, juices and filtered water are also provided throughout the day.
How big is the group?
The tour is capped at 10 people to keep the sanctuary experience calm for the elephants. Languages available are Thai and English.

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