Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

Morning Program (Suitable for all ages)

Time: 09:00 - 13:30 (Approx. 13:00 - Return to the office in Paklok)

A morning with the elephants is an eye-opening and inspiring experience. Following a scenic drive along a local village you will arrive at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, a picturesque jungle dotted with ponds, wide open fields and hillsides for the elephants to roam around.

Your visit starts at our Tree Top Reception and Observation Platform, where we will show you a presentation and educational video to prepare you for your encounter with the elephants, and to help you understand why they need to be protected.

Next up, you will feed the elephants. While they enjoy their baskets of bananas, pineapples and cucumbers, you have a chance to learn from our guides asbout the background of each elephant.

Once the elephants are fed we walk with them down into the jungle. By keeping a safe distance and watching them from our Observation Salas, the elephants have the freedom to express their natural behavior, from bathing and playing in our pond to socializing with each other.

Our top priority is the wellbeing of the elephants. As such, we do not offer rides, shows, bathing, trunk hugging, elephant kisses, sitting on or lying on the elephants, loud noisy groups, or people crowding around the elephants.

Itinerary:

• Approx. 09:00 meet at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary office in Paklok
• Transfer in our vehicles to the Tree Top Reception
• Welcome and educational video presentation
• Meet and feed the elephants. While they enjoy their baskets of bananas, pineapples and cucumbers, you have a chance to learn from our guides asbout the background of each elephant.
• Walk with the elephants, observe as they roam, bathe, play and socialise.
• Vegetarian/vegan Thai buffet with complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks at our Tree Top Reception with time to rest, relax and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of our sanctuary.
• Approx. 13:30 - Return to our office in Paklok

Afternoon Program

Time: 13:30 - 17:30 (Approx. 17:00 - Return to the office in Paklok)

The afternoon with the Elephants is ideal for passionate elephant lovers and photographers as you will gain an in-depth knowledge, enjoy fantastic photo opportunities and experience an unforgettable few hours in the presence of the earth's largest land mammal.

Your visit starts with an educational video presentation at our Tree Top Reception to prepare you for your time with the elephants and to understand the importance of protecting this beautiful animal. We then head down into the forest to find the elephants. Depending on where they are, we may explore the forest grounds or sit in one of our Observation Salas. Umbrellas, wellington boots and plastic macs are available if needed.

Towards the end of the afternoon we walk the elephants up to our Tree Top Reception where you have the incredible opportunity to feed them some delicious treats before the elephants retire to their night shelters.

Itinerary:

• Approx. 13:30 meet at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary office in Paklok
• Transfer in our vehicles to the Tree Top Reception
• Welcome and educational video presentation
• Set off to explore the sanctuary to locate the elephants
• Stroll around or sit quietly observing the elephants at a respectful distance
• Late afternoon, walk the elephants back to their night shelters
• Feed the elephants
• Vegetarian/vegan Thai buffet with complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks at our Tree Top Reception with time to rest, relax and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of our sanctuary
• Approx. 17:00 - Return to our office in Paklok

PES Canopy Walkway Program (Suitable for all ages)

Time: 09:30 – 11:00 / 10:00 – 11:30 / 14:00 – 15:30 / 14:30 – 16:00

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 12 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, as well as a complimentary T-Shirt. At the end of the tour we serve refreshing iced sodas and unlimited snacks from our snack bar while you can rest and enjoy the serenity of the sanctuary.

Amenities:

• Guided Walk on Thailand's Longest Canopy Walkway
• Feeding the Elephants
• Signature Iced Soda & Unlimited Snacks
• Umbrellas & Rain Coat
• Complimentary PES T-Shirt
• Drinking Water
• Mosquito Spray

A Hands-off Experience (Suitable for all ages)

Time: 13:30 - 17:00

This 100% hands-off ethical elephant experience is the first of its kind in Phuket and offers visitors a completely non-intrusive glimpse into the lives of our rescued elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary. You will learn about the Asian Elephants' plight, observe our elephants as they roam around, bathe and sozialize freely, and help prepare nutritious, supplementary food for our herd.

Your visit starts with a scenic drive to our Tree Top Lounge, where we show you an educational documentary to prepare you for your visit and to understand why Asian elephants need to be protected. You then meet Kannika and Madee, the first 2 elephants at PES, before helping us prepare supplementary "Khao Tom Mat" food for the elephants. "Khao Tom Mat" consists of sticky rice, mashed bananas, salt and sugar, all wrapped in a large banana leaf.

While the nutritious snacks are steamed, you explore the sanctuary with one of our experienced tour guides and observe the elephants as they forage, roam around and bathe freely. The delicious Khao Tom Mat packets are then delivered into the jungle, where you will sit quietly and observe the elephants as they devour their nutritious food.

Towards the end of the afternoon we follow the elephants up to our Tree Top Lounge. While the elephants retire to their night shelters, you will enjoy a sumptuous, Thai vegetarian dinner buffet to end the day.

Itinerary:

• Approx. 13:30 meet at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary office in Paklok
• Transfer in our vehicles to the Tree Top Reception
• Welcome and educational video presentation
• Meet Kannika & Madee, the first 2 elephants at PES
• Prepare Khao Tom Mat packets, a supplementary food for the elephants
• Set off to explore the sanctuary to locate the elephants
• Observe elephants as they enjoy your Khao Tom Mat packets
• Late afternoon, follow the elephants back to their night shelters
• Vegetarian/vegan Thai buffet with complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks at our Tree Top Reception with time to rest, relax and enjoy the tranquility and beauty of our sanctuary
• Approx. 17:00 - Return to our office in Paklok

Amenities:

• Food & Beverage
• Mosquito Spray
• Umbrellas
• Wellies Boots & Socks
• Rain Coats

In The Footsteps of Giants

Time: 09:30 - 17:00

During this interactive program you will spend many up-close moments with our rescued elephants, gain in-depth knowledge about their sophisticated means of communication, and learn about their natural habitat and the important role they play as a keystone species in our ecosystem. The program includes joined roundtrip transfers as well as a light breakfast, vegetarian lunch & dinner buffets, and cold drinks and refreshments throughout the day.

Your morning starts with light refreshments and a video presentation on the history and plight of Asian elephants. You will then have an opportunity to feed one of our rescued elephants for breakfast. Next, our tour guide will teach you about the intricate behavioral and communication patterns of elephants before you explore our 30-acre sanctuary to observe our elephants roam, play and bathe freely. The morning ends with a delicious vegetarian Thai lunch.

In the afternoon you will explore the natural habitat of Asian elephants and learn more about their important role as a keystone species in our ecosystem while observing the elephants roam through our jungle. You will then learn about the important role water plays in treating old and injured elephants as you meet some of the gentle giants at the new hydrotherapy pool and observe them enjoying their time in the water. Finally, you will help to prepare supplementary elephant food and feed the elephants for dinner before enjoying a vegetarian meal yourself to end the day.

Itinerary:

• Approx. 09:30 meet at our office in Paklok to register, followed by transfer in our 4x4 Vehicle to Tree Top Reception
• Welcome at Discovery Lounge, followed by light refreshments, tea, coffee & snacks
• Educational video presentation and safety instructions
• Elephant feeding
• Explore sanctuary and observe elephants as they roam, play and bathe freely
• Vegetarian/vegan Thai lunch buffet with complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
• Learning Session at Discovery Lounge: Elephant Communication & Behaviour
• Safari Observation in the Jungle: Elephants - The Gardeners of our Planet (Learning about the elephant's natural habitat and role in our ecosystem)
• Meet Sroy Fah
• Meet Kannika & Madee to observe elephant communication & behaviour while witnessing water therapy for old & injured elephants
• Break at Discovery Lounge (15-20 Minutes)
• Food preparation for elephants (fruits & rice balls)
• Elephant feeding
• Thai Vegetarian Buffet Dinner at Tree Top Reception with beautiful jungle views
• Approx. 17:00 - Return to our office in Paklok

Amenities:

• Food & Beverage
• Mosquito Spray
• Umbrellas
• Footsteps T-Shirt
• Feeding the Elephants
• Wellies Boots & Socks
• Rain Coats

Note: The itinerary and timings above are approximate and may be modified without notice to fit the tides and local weather conditions.