About this activity

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is the first and only ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket where elephants roam around, bathe and sozialize freely across 30 acres of lush, tropical land bordering the Khao Phra Thaeo National Park in North East Phuket. We buy all rescued elephants to ensure that Phuket Elephant Sanctuary is their final home, and we offer professional veterinary care for old and injured elephants. 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 all endorsed our ethical approach.

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What is included

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessibleSurfaces wheelchair accessible

Although “physical distancing” comes natural at our 30-acre sanctuary, we have implemented several initiatives according to the recommended health & safety guidelines by the World Health Organization and have achieved SHA certification to ensure you haveSafety other

Boots, Socks, Umbrellas, Rain Coats, Mosquito SprayOther

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-onsSafety contactless payments for gratuities and add

Face masks provided for travellersSafety face masks provided for travelers

Face masks required for guides in public areasSafety face masks required for guides in public ar

Face masks required for travellers in public areasSafety face masks required for travelers in public

Free PES SouveinirOther

Free PES T-ShirtOther

Gear/equipment sanitised between useSafety gear equipment sanitized between use

Guides required to regularly wash handsSafety guides required to regularly wash hands

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staffSafety hand sanitizer available to travelers and s

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerStroller accessible

Regular temperature checks for staffSafety regular temperature checks for staff

Regularly sanitised high-traffic areasSafety regularly sanitized high traffic areas

Roundtrip Transfers - If option is not selectedOther

Itinerary

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1 hr 30 min - This 90-minute program is a first-of-its kind experience in Thailand and takes ethical tourism to new heights – literally! Explore our new, 500 meter-long canopy walkway and observe rescued elephants as they roam, forage, bathe and socialize freely in the jungle below. Our tour guides will be happy to share the story of each elephant, and to provide you with interesting facts about the largest land mammal on earth. The program also includes an opportunity to feed some of the elephants at a dedicated & safe area with a barrier, as well as a complimentary T-Shirt for you to take home. At the end of the tour we serve a refreshing iced soda and unlimited snacks from our snack bar while you can rest and enjoy the serenity of the sanctuary. This program is available daily at the following times: 09:30 – 11:00 10:00 – 11:30 14:00 – 15:30 14:30 – 16:00

Cancellation policy

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

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Refund rules

100% refundable until 1 day before departure

0% refundable from 0 to 1 day before departure

Reviews

5/5

Fantastic

The canopy walkway tour was just amazing. This has to be one of the greatest things we’ve done. Our guide, Hannah, had a deep understanding of the elephants’ characteristics and was very informative about the cruel nature in which each of the animals had been treated in the past. The sanctuary is advertised as the elephants’ final home and the employees work hard to ensure it’s also a happy one. 100% would recommend.

Reviewed by alexandra_anthonsen - 2022-09-23

5/5

Nothing like the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

We had an amazing time learning about the elephants we saw, learning about elephants and general and specifically (unfortunately) how elephants in Thailand are used/abused. We were even allowed to feed them at the end of the tour! We really felt like guests - we were treated to hot and cold drinks and snacks when we arrived and dinner before we left (which we didn't know about and we had rushed to have lunch beforehand - check when you book because you may not need to eat before and after). The facilities are great - extremely clean. You will be given rubber boots for the tour to keep your shoes from getting muddy. I cannot recommend the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary highly enough. Go! It was amazing.

Reviewed by Edie M - 2022-09-20

5/5

Great tour!!

What a great experience!! The elephants were treated very good. No bathing with them or riding on their backs. These elephants have been abused their whole lives and it’s great to see them treated so well instead of being used for our entertainment. We got to feed the elephants and watch them interact with each other freely. You can’t help but feel for them after hearing what humans have put them through, so it was great to see that they will be enjoying the rest of their lives enjoying their freedom. The staff was great and all genuinely care about the elephants. The staff picked us up at the hotel, drove us to the sanctuary, fed us breakfast before the tour and then a great vegetarian lunch. After the tour they drove us back to the hotel. We made sure to buy something at the gift shop since everything sold there was to help care for the elephants. I would definitely recommend this experience for anyone and would do it again just to support the sanctuary and their efforts. Please be sure to bring cash to tip the driver and tour guide. They don’t ask for tips but they for sure deserve it.

Reviewed by tuan_n - 2022-09-20

5/5

A Surreal Jurassic Park Experience!

Wholesome experience. No torture or training tools, no commanding the elephants, no silly tricks, no uncalled for performances. The mahouts (handlers) do not command or when touch these elephants. They simply stand there and guide these creatures if they get too near the tourists (asking for fruit treats). You could get up close and personal with the elephants. Your only interaction with them is feeding of fruits as part of their daily intake.. You could see them roaming freely in this 30 acre area, taking baths, eating, or just chilling. It was very muddy and we were provided with socks and gumboots before the walk. The treetop walkway was a beautiful aspect of the reserve, especially when it’s a wet day. I would recommend this to everybody who would like something different in Phuket. Amazing guides, amazing canopy treetop walk, amazing vegetarian lunch buffer and most of all, amazing elephants!

Reviewed by L1813UTdanaw - 2022-08-19

5/5

Great tour to see elephants

This was a great tour! We had hotel pick up and drop off. The staff were great and very knowledgeable on the elephants. This is a rescue place, so you learn the history of the elephants and the mistreatment they suffer in the industries. The elephants were friendly and if they wanted they would interact with you. Lunch was part of the tour and was really good.

Reviewed by Jenna_traveller - 2022-12-22

5/5

Informative tour respecting the elephants

We had a brilliant morning here. The staff were lovely and guided us throughout. Everything ran extremely smoothly - from being picked up at our hotel to being dropped off. We were able to feed an elephant and watch others roam from the canopy walk way. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Suzanne D - 2022-12-17

Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Canopy Walkway Tour

About this activity

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What is included

Itinerary

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Reviews

Fantastic

Nothing like the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Great tour!!

A Surreal Jurassic Park Experience!

Great tour to see elephants

Informative tour respecting the elephants

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