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Half Day Tour with Elephant Feed and Mud Spa with Hotel Transfers

Tourists interacting with elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket.
Tourists interact with elephants during feeding and bathing at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket.
Tourists interacting with elephants at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Experience in Phuket, Thailand
Tourists feeding elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket.

Get hands-on with elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket. This half-day tour includes feeding, a mud spa, bathing, a traditional Thai lunch, and round-trip transfers.

    • Explore Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket with an expert guide, complete with round-trip hotel transfers and a traditional Thai lunch after interacting with the elephants.

    • Learn about the elephants' behaviors from your fluent English-speaking guide, then feed them, give them a soothing mud spa, and finish with a refreshing bath and brushing session.

    • Delight in a delicious Thai buffet with local dishes and seasonal fruits after your interactive session with the elephants.

    • The experience includes easy hotel pick-up and drop-off, so you can relax and enjoy your visit without any hassle.

    • Did you know elephants use mud as sunscreen? It protects their skin from sunburn and insect bites while keeping them cool!

    • Half-day tour of Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket

    • Expert English-speaking guide

    • Round-trip hotel transfers

    • Traditional Thai buffet with seasonal fruits

    • Elephant feeding experience with elephant food included

    • Mud spa

    • Showering experience

    • Insurance

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Guests from United States, Australia, United Kingdom and over 11 countries have loved this experience
    Mirah Kim

    Mirah

    3/5

    Mar, 2025

    I had expected the word "sanctuary" to be more of an area where the elephants would roam free. It was rather disappointing to see them in a relatively small area, appearing to be rather confined.
    Adam Radovsky

    Adam

    5/5

    Jan, 2025

    The best experience in our life!!! Our transfer was little bit late at morning but kind lady immediately apologized. When we arrived kind staff of Half day tour welcomed us and bring us to elephants. Every detail of tour was excelent and staff was so proffesional and very kind. We really liked it, it was BEST DAY!! We recommend to visit - it is MUST in PHUKET!
    Kristy Kuklis Kestler

    Kristy

    5/5

    Apr, 2025

    It's an incredible experience, bathing with an elephant is indescribable. You have to experience it.
    Brittney Van Rossum

    Brittney

    5/5

    Apr, 2025

    Well cared for animals, great food, and knowledgeable tour guides. Highly recommend.
    Valerie Alejandra Torres Briceño

    Valerie

    5/5

    Mar, 2025

    It was amazing. Everything was good, it was a good time.
  • Meet the elephants in their natural habitat

    Your half-day adventure at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary starts with a pick-up from your Phuket accommodation. Upon arrival, your English-speaking guide will introduce you to the sanctuary's mission and the elephants. As you walk through the lush jungle, you'll feed the elephants bananas and sugar cane, learning about their individual stories and behaviors allowing you to connect with these gentle giants in a safe and ethical environment.

    Mud spa and bathing with elephants

    Continue with a therapeutic mud spa session, where you’ll cover the elephants in a natural mud treatment that cools and protects their skin. Next, join them in a nearby pool for a refreshing bath, helping to brush and bathe them. This hands-on activity is guided by expert handlers, ensuring safety and comfort for all.

    Enjoy a traditional Thai buffet

    After the activities, freshen up in the shower facilities before enjoying a traditional Thai buffet with local dishes and seasonal fruits. Reflect on the memorable interactions as you dine. The tour wraps up with a warm goodbye to the elephants before your return drop-off, leaving you with cherished memories of your visit.

  • What to bring

    • Have your passport or passport copy ready for a seamless experience.

    • Bring along your spare clothes and towel for after the mud spa and bathing activities.

    • Pack essentials like a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and walking shoes for a comfortable experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    Additional information

    • Facilities: changing rooms.

    • Bring your own towel and bathing suit for the mud spa and bathing sessions.

    • Children must be accompanied by parents/guardians.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

    • This experience offers hotel transfers, in case the participants do not wish to opt for hotel transfers they can reach the meeting points mentioned below.

    Hotel transfers

    • This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

    • In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

    • On the day of your tour, please report at your hotel lobby 15 min prior to your scheduled departure.

    • If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of the hotel.

    Meeting points (If not opted for hotel transfers)

    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket (Kathu Camp)

    • Address: 2, 12, Kathu, Kathu District, Phuket 83120, Thailand.

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    **Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket (Bang Tao Branch) **

    • Address: 391/4 Bang Tao Soi 1, Choeng Thale, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand.

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    Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket (Thalang Branch)

    • Address: 233, 18, Thep Krasatti, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand.

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