Phuket Sanctuary with Soul — Since 2007
Where elephants are family, not attraction.
A peaceful jungle retreat in Phuket. No riding. No bathing. Just real sanctuary life.
Recognized by travelers worldwide
We’re incredibly grateful to the guests who shared their experiences and helped Elephant Sanctuary | Est. 2007 receive the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026 award.
This recognition places us among the top 10% worldwide—and means even more because it comes from real traveler reviews.
For us, it is a reminder to keep improving every part of the experience: elephant care, honest communication, reliable pickup, thoughtful guides, and warm support before and after your visit.
Top 10% Worldwide
We’re incredibly grateful to the guests who shared their experiences and helped Elephant Sanctuary | Est. 2007 receive the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026 award.
This recognition places us among the top 10% worldwide—and means even more because it comes from real traveler reviews.
For us, it is a reminder to keep improving every part of the experience: elephant care, honest communication, reliable pickup, thoughtful guides, and warm support before and after your visit.
Welcome to Our Phuket Sanctuary
From Thailand’s Trusted Ethical Elephant Brand (Est. 2007)
Since 2007, we’ve protected and cared for rescued elephants — and now, that legacy continues in Phuket.
No riding, no bathing. Just elephants living freely, safely, and with dignity.
Whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or solo — this is more than a tour. It’s an experience that stays with you.
What Makes Us Different?
No riding. No bathing. No pressure.
Elephants roam, feed, rest, and play on their own terms.
Part of the Elephant-Sanctuary.org family (Est. 2007)
Trusted by thousands of travelers since 2007.
1 elephant = 1 mahout
Every elephant has a dedicated caretaker who puts their well-being first.
Safe, Well-Managed Experiences
All visits are carefully organized with experienced guides and mahouts to ensure safety, comfort, and respect for the elephants at all times.
Educational & meaningful
You’ll leave with real knowledge and a deeper understanding of elephant life in Thailand.
What Your Visit Really Supports
Respect Comes First
Elephants are sentient beings — emotional, social, and wise. That’s why we never force them to perform or interact. Every visit is built around their freedom, not our schedule.
Natural Life, Natural Moments
Here, elephants roam freely, nap in the shade, cool off and roll in the mud. You’ll walk with the herd at a respectful distance and witness who they really are.
Your Visit Helps More Than You Know
When you book a tour with us, you’re doing more than joining a sanctuary visit. You’re helping us care for our herd and support the mahouts and staff who look after them.
Every Booking Directly Supports:
- Ongoing elephant rescue & lifetime care
- Salaries and housing for our mahouts & staff
Our Promise to Elephants
No riding, no bathing with guests. Just elephants being elephants — loved, respected, and finally at peace.
Ethical sanctuary work since 2007
8 Rescued Elephants
5★ Traveler-Rated Experience
Meet Our Elephants
Lumpoon
Lumpoon is about 46. She worked at a logging camp, then spent many years giving rides to tourists before she came to the sanctuary.
Age
About 46
Personality
Independent — she prefers her own space.
Numsook
The oldest in our herd, at about 76–78. She spent years hauling timber at a logging camp in Phatthalung, then worked as a trekking elephant.
Age
About 76–78
Personality
Calm, quiet and gentle.
Favorite snack
Sweet, ripe bananas (she can no longer chew hard foods like sugarcane)
Every elephant here has a story — one of survival, healing, and a second chance at life.
As you walk with the herd at a respectful distance, our guides will share their journeys and the moments that brought them home.
Your Visit Experience
More than just fun — this is a mindful visit built on care, respect, and joy.
Every moment is designed to respect the elephants and let you connect naturally.
🙏Welcome & Elephant Lesson (30 min)
Begin your visit with a warm hello from our team and a short, heartfelt intro to elephant care.
We’ll share their stories, explain basic behavior, and guide you on how to engage respectfully.
🍌Feed & Walk with the Herd (1 hour)
Feed the elephants under your guide’s supervision. On the Walk & Feed Program, you’ll also help prepare rice balls mixed with fruit for them.
Walk with the herd at a respectful distance as they roam, snack, and just be elephants in the open space.
🐘 Elephant Free Time (45–60 min)
At our Phuket sanctuary, this time belongs to the elephants — not to a show. Watch them wander freely, dust themselves, and enjoy fruits alongside their mahouts in a calm, natural rhythm.
We don’t offer bathing or water activities — the elephants have their own private time in the water and mud.
🍜Thai Meal & Relaxation (Elephant Nature only, 30–45 min)
On the Elephant Nature Program, enjoy a Thai meal with views of the sanctuary. The Mini and Walk & Feed programs don’t include a meal.
Take a moment to breathe it all in.
Program options
Elephant Nature: 09:00–12:30 (morning) or 14:00–17:00 (afternoon)
Mini Elephant Nature and Walk & Feed: 09:00–11:00, 11:00–13:00 or 14:00–16:00
Daily Schedule
Morning Pickup: 08:00–08:30
Afternoon Pickup: time depends on your hotel location and is confirmed when you book
Drop-off: Hotel drop-off included for all programs
Pricing
Elephant Nature Program: ฿2900 per person
Walk and Feed Program: ฿2200 per person
Elephant Mini Program: ฿1500 per person
Children: ฿1700 (Nature, ages 4–11) / ฿1400 (Walk & Feed, ages 4–11) / ฿1100 (Mini, ages 4–11)
Children under 3 join for free
What’s Included in Your Experience
- Supervised elephant feeding & walking at a respectful distance
- Preparing rice balls with fruit for the elephants (Walk & Feed Program only)
- Thai meal (Elephant Nature Program only)
- Round-trip transportation from all Phuket areas (an additional fee may apply for further areas)
- Stunning photo opportunities in nature
- Small group size for a calm, personal vibe
What Our Guests Say
Truly the highlight of our Thailand trip.
I can’t even explain how special this felt. No crowds, no riding, no shows — just real elephants, living free. I cried twice.
Diane
January 2025
Worth every baht and then some.
Our guide was incredible. The elephants were happy and relaxed. It felt like being invited into their home — not watching from a fence.
Mia
June 2025
We didn’t want to leave.
Watching them, feeding them, learning their names and pasts… It didn’t feel like a tour. It felt like joining a family.
Lee
June 2025
Ready to Visit?
The Elephants Are Waiting
We keep groups small to protect the elephants.
Book online today and help support ethical elephant care in Phuket.
