Phuket
From Phuket to Ethical Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary Tour, Walk, and Lunch
Highlights Spend an enjoyable with the elephants in a small group Assist with the preparation of natural dietary supplements for the elephants Enjoy a fun and fulfilling mud spa with the elephants Take a dip in the water and swim with elephants Enjoy a traditional lunch with freshly-cooked Pad Thai and seasonal fruits Full description Enjoy a full-day tour to the Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary in a small-group tour that is limited to just 10 people to ensure you get as much interaction with the elephants as possible. Start the tour with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Phuket. Take a 2-hour scenic drive, arriving at the sanctuary by around 9 AM. Meet your English-speaking guide, enjoy some snacks, and learn about the history and behavior of rescued elephants. Then, trek into the jungle with your guide where you will find free-roaming elephants and hear their individual stories. You can touch, feed, photograph, and interact with the elephants at your leisure while you learn about their lifestyle and behaviors. At 11 AM, stop to enjoy a delicious spread of home-cooked Thai food for lunch. After lunch, head back into the jungle to feed the animals their dietary supplements. Learn more deeply about each elephant and what it takes to keep them healthy and happy. At about 4 PM, take some final photos with the elephants before it is time to part ways and change into some dry clothes. Finally, eat some snacks and seasonal fresh fruits and head back to your hotel. Activities in one day: Start 6.30am. Pickup from your hotel in Phuket heading to Khaolak, Phang Nga Meet with the local guide and explain about the full day activities Make a Herbal Vitamin Ball Workshop for Elephant Rubber Tapping Experience at the sanctaurant rubber plantation Visit Local Farm & Buy Elephant food direct from gardener Cooking Class Lesson Watching Elephant Playtime in the water Includes Hotel pickup and drop-off in Phuket Guide Entrance to Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary Helbal vitamin workshop Cooking lesson Rubber tapping experience Local farm visit Lunch Unlimited water and coffee Insurance Excludes Personal expenses Gratuities What to bring Insect repellent Sunglasses Natural Sunscreen Swimming suit / Towel Hat Know before you go We do not force them to engage in any activities. If an activity cannot be conducted as planned due to the elephants' choice, no refunds can be provided. We respect the elephants' natural behavior and provide opportunities for observation and interaction based on their comfort and willingness.