Patong Elephants Care Tour Experience

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This experience stands out for its responsible, observation-focused approach to elephant tourism. Instead of riding, feeding, touching, or close interaction, guests learn about elephant behavior, welfare practices, and the rehabilitation process from knowledgeable guides and hill tribe caretakers.

You’ll observe elephants living freely—grazing, socializing, and exploring the forest—without performance pressure or forced activities. The sanctuary prioritizes space, safety, and natural behavior, offering travelers an ethical and meaningful way to support elephant conservation in Thailand.

The small-group format, educational focus, and commitment to animal welfare make this tour ideal for travelers who want an authentic and responsible encounter with rescued elephants.

What's Included

Shared roundtrip transportation
English-speaking guide
Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

You can also get picked up from anywhere in Patong,Kata,Karon,Phuket Town,Kamala, Surin,Bangtao and Laguna. • Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows. If your hotel outside the location pickup please choose Meeting Point option.

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Meeting point

Located on Hasippee Road, in the hills behind Patong City Centre. Follow the concrete road up about 200 meters to the entrance with our elephant village sign. Staff in blue Hill Tribe Elephant Village shirts will welcome you at the reception.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Enjoy time to relax and take photos of the environment (without close contact) before returning to your hotel. Morning and afternoon sessions are available to suit your Phuket travel schedule. Upon arrival, your guide shares the elephants' rescue stories and their care after retiring from tourism and logging. Observe caretakers preparing herbal supplements and learn about their nutrition, enrichment, and routine care. Walk along a forest trail to see the elephants foraging and interacting naturally in their habitat. Your guide will explain elephant behavior and how sanctuaries contribute to conservation. All interactions are observation-only, with no riding, bathing, feeding, or touching. Enjoy time to relax and take photos of the environment (without close contact) before returning to your hotel. Morning and afternoon sessions are available to suit your Phuket travel schedule.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Hill Tribe Elephant Village

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Volunteer Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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