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This afternoon-to-evening tour combines ethical elephant observation, local culture, history, and food tasting in one meaningful Khao Lak experience. After hotel pickup around 2:00 PM, visit Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary to respectfully observe elephants and learn about their daily care, natural behavior, and responsible tourism.
Guests will also learn how herbal supplements are prepared as part of daily elephant care. The sanctuary visit is observation-based, with no riding, no shows, no tricks, and no forced bathing or forced interaction.
The tour continues with a temple visit, Takua Pa Old Town with its Sino-Portuguese architecture, and Nam Kem Cultural Centre, a locally run museum sharing stories of the area’s community and history.
The evening ends at Takua Pa Market, where local vendors sell fresh produce and street food. Five food tastings are included before returning to your hotel around 8:30 PM.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is available from selected hotels in the Khao Lak area.
Please select your hotel from the pickup list when booking. If your hotel is not listed, please contact us after booking so we can confirm the nearest pickup point.
The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking and may vary depending on your hotel location and the daily pickup route. Please be ready at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your confirmed pickup time.
Itinerary
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1Khaolak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (KES)
Observe and learn about elephants while creating herbal vitamins with a knowledgeable guide. Witness the elephants in their natural habitat and gain insights into their caregivers.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Takua Pa
Takua Pa is a charming little old town with a similar upbringing as Phuket's Old Town, but it remains undisturbed and much quieter. Takua Pa Old Town is a small pocket of a well-preserved local community with several beautiful and colorful Sino-Portuguese-style houses all lined up, waiting for you to explore. Most of these houses are owned by families that have been living here since Takua Pa was still a thriving economic powerhouse.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Old Takua Pa Sunday Market
If you are in Takua Pa on a Sunday, you are in luck. The entire Takua Pa Old Town will be turned into a Sunday Market where you can find all kinds of street food stalls, performances from local talents, and people hanging out at tea houses and vibing with the city. Unlike the night markets and walking streets in other touristy cities like Phuket, this Sunday Market is the real deal. This is as genuine and authentic as it gets, where you get to actually experience a proper market the way the locals do in Thailand. The market only happens on a Sunday from 4 PM to 8 PM, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly. It can get a little hot at 4 - 5 PM as the sun is still way up in the sky, so I recommend you visit the place around 6 PM for dinner. There is no shortage of great food here, so do empty your stomach and enjoy the culinary delights.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour may not be suitable for guests with serious mobility issues, severe back or knee problems, or medical conditions affected by walking, standing, heat, or outdoor activities. Guests should be able to walk short distances and follow the guide’s instructions. The itinerary order may change due to weather, traffic, opening hours, animal welfare considerations, or other unforeseen circumstances.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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