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Step into the heart of Samui and discover a journey that goes beyond sightseeing.
Coconut Culture & Elephants: A Sustainable Journey is an award-winning full-day experience, honored by the Thailand Tourism Awards 2025 for Excellence in Ethical and Sustainability in Tourism.
Designed for travelers who love to learn, connect, and make a difference — every moment here tells a meaningful story.
Join local villagers to peel, grate, and cook traditional Thai desserts using fresh coconuts, then enjoy a Michelin Guide local lunch that celebrates the island’s authentic flavors. Continue your journey to Samui Elephant Home, where you’ll meet gentle elephants, learn about ethical care and conservation in their natural habitat.
End the day with purpose — planting a coconut tree or creating seed bombs to grow future food for elephants, supporting the ecosystem for generations to come.
This is not just a tour — it’s an award-winning experience of culture, community, and conservation in harmony.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Please show your booking to the driver when they come to pick up.
Itinerary
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Begins with a warm welcome drink of fresh coconut water and a short introduction to Samui’s coconut heritage — the lifeblood of the island’s people, economy, and ecosystem. Join local villagers in an interactive workshop where you’ll peel, grate, and press coconuts using traditional tools, learning each step of the process from tree to table. Then, get hands-on with a Thai dessert cooking class, using fresh coconut milk and ingredients sourced from the community.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Enjoy a Michelin Guide local lunch, where every dish celebrates the creativity and versatility of the coconut. Each bite tells a story of Samui’s deep connection to nature and its people — a true farm-to-table experience you can taste and feel.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Samui Elephant Home
In the afternoon, visit Samui Elephant Home Caring & Education Center, where you’ll meet our gentle giants and discover how coconuts play a vital role in ethical elephant care. Feed the elephants with coconut treats, observe them freely in their natural habitat, and learn about their behavior and welfare guided by our experienced mahouts. To complete the journey, take part in a planting activity — either planting your own coconut tree or creating seed bombs made from corn or pumpkin seeds. This symbolic act helps grow future food sources for elephants and supports reforestation efforts on the island.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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After your meaningful planting activity — whether planting your own coconut tree or creating seed bombs to grow future food for elephants — your journey continues with a scenic drive to Samui Mountain Viewpoint. Here, you’ll enjoy a panoramic view of the island that stretches from coastline to coconut forests, connecting the experience “from root to top.” As you gaze across Samui’s lush landscapes, you’ll see how coconuts have shaped both the island’s environment and its way of life. This final stop brings reflection and inspiration — a moment to appreciate the harmony between people, nature, and elephants that defines sustainable tourism. Take in the fresh mountain breeze, capture your memories with photos, and carry home the message of conservation and community.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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