Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Experience

Awesome to see elephants up close and free to roam where they wish under the overall guidance of their mahout. There is no touching of the elephants here which I was worried how close we could actually get to them. I did not need to worry, i got everything out of the tour I wanted all while respecting the elephants.

An absolutely magical experience - a day of learning about the incredibly intelligent and sensitive elephants, and how these wonderful workers have created a sanctuary for these elderly and disabled elephants that can finally retire in this paradise. You get to come close and personal with the elephants, while respecting them and allowing them to live in their natural habitat. Highly recommend coming here as Phuket Elephant Sanctuary are the pioneers of ethical sanctuary’s in Phuket.

I visited with my grandparents (older travelers) and this was a really accessible experience where the guides were really friendly and the elephants were free to roam! The carers of the elephants followed the elephant and not the other way around, it was amazing to see them play. The highlight for me was the elephant hospital, and getting to meet the veterinarian who was caring for a sick elephant of old age. Its amazing what they are doing for the elephant species as a whole in phuket, the site is really peaceful too and the food was excellent!

this was such a great experience. learnt a lot about elephants as well as the reasons they’ve “retired” in this forever home. we could feed them (at a distance) and also get a closer look at them in the forest. the guide was very knowledgable and friendly - making the tour more fun! the lunch was alright, nothing too amazing. I chose the hotel pick up and they were on time too.

I had an amazing experience visiting the elephant sanctuary. It is a very well-managed place that truly cares for the elephants and ensures their well-being. Unlike some other places, they do not exploit or harm the animals in any way. The sanctuary focuses on providing a safe and natural environment for the elephants, allowing them to live peacefully. The guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly, sharing valuable insights about the elephants and their conservation efforts. It was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend visiting for anyone who wants to see these incredible animals being treated with kindness and respect.

The most amazing experience at this beautiful Sanctuary for rescued elephants! Our tour guide Tour was so lovely, knowledgeable and funny. We really loved our time here and so thrilled that such a place exists to help our elephant friends. We will definitely be back, and will be telling our friends and family to visit here for sure.

absolutely stunning place for the Elephants that are too old or too sick to take care of themselves. massive educational peice about alit of misconception of what is good for the Elephants. I learnt that it's not Humane to wash or ride Elephants. infact, if they want your attention, they'll come to you. I will be spreading your message to those back home. thankyou for an amazing morning and the time you give to one of our declining mammals.

A great experience - we were up close and personal with the elephants at this sanctuary! The tour was in English and our guide shared with us her personal journey that brought her to this sanctuary. She knew every elephant by name and told us of their (sad) history. Had a great time feeding the elephants as well. Glad these elephants spend their remaining days being cared for in this wonderful environment.

AMAZING! Best day ever! Didn’t want to leave! this was a beautiful experience and we are so glad we did it! Our ticket included transfer to and from the sanctuary in very comfortable transport. Refreshments and snacks at the start and lunch at the end were provided and very nice! Our guide Thomas was amazing and very knowledgeable about the elephants. The elephants were simply amazing and it was so special to be so close to them. This was the only park I found where you could not physically touch the elephants, exactly what I wanted and when you listen to the stories about the elephants, I’m very glad I chose this experience. You do not have to feed or pet the elephants to have an amazingly beautiful experience with the elephants. Highly recommended experience and I will be going back next time I am in Phuket!

For me, it was the most wonderful excursion in a long time! Personally, it was very important for me to visit a place that I considered ethically responsible. After the short introductory film, I was certain that choosing this place was the right decision. The elephants here move freely and do whatever they feel like doing. Each elephant there has a personal story, and my guide, Ice Cream, explained everything wonderfully and clearly. She also took plenty of time so that all participants could take enough photos/selfies. There was also a very delicious buffet (vegetarian, just like the elephants), and you could watch the elephants while eating. The time allotted was perfectly sufficient, and even though it's more expensive (to ensure food and medical care at the adjacent elephant hospital, among other things), I left with a clear conscience and wonderful memories.