Phuket Elephant Care Feed And Spa
1 hrs 30 min
48 hours before the tour
English
Included
Phuket
Phuket Elephant Care Feed and Spa – A Heartwarming Jungle Experience
Looking for an ethical elephant experience in Phuket? Discover the Phuket Elephant Feed and Spa program, a half-day adventure that combines eco-tourism, animal care, and unforgettable memories. Offered in both morning and afternoon sessions, this experience allows you to connect with Thailand’s most iconic animals in a respectful, compassionate way — with no riding and no shows, just pure, mindful interaction.
At Phuket Travel Store, we invite you to join this gentle jungle escape to the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary located in a peaceful forest area near Naithon Beach. This activity is perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and anyone who values sustainability and responsible travel.
🌿 Where Elephants Roam Free in Nature
The Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary offers a safe haven for rescued and retired elephants. Many of these gentle giants were previously used in logging or tourism and now spend their final years roaming freely in a lush green space with a large natural lake. Here, elephants are free to bathe, socialize, forage, and relax, just as they would in the wild.
🛻 Hotel Pickup with Comfort and Care
Your adventure begins with a convenient round-trip hotel transfer from anywhere in Phuket. Our comfortable, air-conditioned minivan will pick you up and take you to the sanctuary with safety and a smile. Whether you’re staying in Patong, Karon, Kata, or Rawai, we’ll get you there comfortably and on time.
☕ Warm Welcome and Eco-Friendly Introduction
Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you’ll be greeted by our friendly staff with fresh coffee, tea, bread, and snacks. You’ll also receive a brief introduction to eco-tourism principles, helping you understand how ethical elephant care supports the local environment and protects wildlife.
🍉 Elephant Feeding – Up Close and Personal
Your first hands-on activity is to feed the elephants by hand. Offer them fresh seasonal fruits like watermelon, banana, pineapple, or sugarcane while learning about each elephant’s unique personality and history. This is an excellent time to take photos, bond with the elephants, and feel their appreciation for your gentle care.
🛁 Mud Spa – A Natural Wellness Treatment
After feeding time, get ready for the elephant spa treatment. Together with your guide, you’ll apply special healing mud to the elephants’ skin. This eco-friendly mud therapy helps protect against skin infections, treat minor wounds, and cool down the animals during hot weather.
It’s not just good for the elephants — it’s also a lot of fun! Don’t be surprised if you get a little muddy too.
🚿 Jungle Shower and Splash Time
Once the spa treatment is complete, it’s time to shower off the mud using a rainwater rinse. You’ll help the elephants wash away the mud and enjoy playful moments in the water. This part of the tour is often filled with smiles, laughter, and surprise splashes!
The large natural pool offers the perfect setting for elephants to cool down while guests enjoy ethical water interaction — no riding or unnatural tricks, just real connection.
🎨 Paint a Souvenir and Support Elephant Welfare
Before the tour ends, sit down and paint your own magnetic elephant figurine. This creative activity allows you to take home a personalized keepsake along with a handmade elephant keychain, all included in your booking. These souvenirs are symbols of your support for ethical elephant tourism in Thailand.
🍍 Fresh Fruit and Farewell
Wrap up your visit with a final serving of fresh tropical fruits, and say goodbye to your new elephant friends. You’ll leave the sanctuary feeling informed, inspired, and connected to nature in a whole new way.
✅ Why Choose the Phuket Elephant Feed & Spa Tour?
- 🐘 100% ethical elephant care – no riding, no chains, no shows
- 🌳 Natural setting with forest and lake for elephants to roam freely
- 🍉 Feed elephants by hand with seasonal fruits
- 🛁 Enjoy a unique mud spa and rain shower experience
- 🎁 Take home a painted elephant and souvenir keychain
- 🛻 Round-trip hotel pickup included in all areas of Phuket
- 🌏 Support sustainable, eco-friendly tourism in Thailand
📍 Book with Confidence at Phuket Travel Store
At Phuket Travel Store, we work only with licensed and ethical elephant sanctuaries that prioritize animal welfare and responsible travel. Our goal is to create meaningful experiences that benefit both travelers and local communities.
Whether you’re planning a family trip, honeymoon, or solo adventure, the Phuket Elephant Feed and Spa tour is a must-do activity that will stay in your heart forever.
📅 Book Your Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Experience Now
Spots are limited for this half-day elephant tour in Phuket. Choose from morning or afternoon sessions and reserve your place today. Instant confirmation and free cancellation available when you book online with Phuket Travel Store.
Itinerary
8.00 AM or 01.00 PM: Hotel Pickup & Warm Welcome at the Sanctuary
Start your morning with a comfortable minivan pickup from your hotel in Phuket. Upon arrival at the sanctuary, you’ll be greeted with coffee, tea, and light snacks before joining a fun and educational eco-tourism introduction by our friendly, nature-loving guides.
Elephant Feeding & Mud Spa Fun
Hand-feed the elephants their favorite seasonal fruits and learn their unique stories. Then get your hands muddy by applying a natural healing mud spa to their skin — a playful and enriching activity for both you and the elephants. Finish it off with a gentle rain shower rinse and enjoy some splash time in their natural environment.
11.30 AM or 03.30 PM: Take-Home Souvenir - Tropical Fruit Snack & Hotel return transfer
End your experience by painting your own magnetic elephant to take home as a keepsake, along with a complimentary fruit snack to recharge. Leave with a full heart, great memories, and the satisfaction of supporting ethical elephant tourism in Phuket.
Includes
- Round-trip hotel transfer from anywhere on the Phuket island – no matter where you stay, we’ll pick you up and drop you off safely and on time.
- Complimentary drinks including drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and refreshing seasonal fruits throughout the visit.
- A clean towel is provided so you can dry off after the mud spa and rain shower.
- Basic accident insurance for your peace of mind during the tour.
- A professional English-speaking guide who will share insights into elephant behavior, conservation, and eco-tourism in Phuket.
What to bring?
- Bathing suit or swimwear – you'll get wet during the mud spa and rain shower activities.
- Sunscreen – protect your skin while enjoying the tropical sunshine.
- Sun hat & sunglasses – for added shade and comfort during your time outdoors.
- Flip flops or waterproof slippers – easy to wear and perfect for the natural, muddy setting.
- Camera or smartphone – capture unforgettable moments with the elephants!
Customer Testimonials
Excellent company for airport transfers & excursions
We booked x2 transfers and the hong by starlight tour a few months before our holiday. Communication was quick and informative, and when we arrived to Thailand, kept regulaly informed by whats app. Transfers were alll on time, with clean and very good sized transport. However the highlight of our whole holiday was the John Gray Sea Canoes trip. A full day out with absolutely stunning scenery, we were allocated a private guide per x2 passengers who were so friendly and informative, taking photos and pointing out wildlife when out on the canoes. The food onboard was the best we have ever had on a boat trip, the coconut milk pudding with rainbow tapioca balls was deemed the best dessert ever by the kids! Making the kratong and floating it at sunset was a beautiful event and the lit up bioluminence after dark in the caves was again a memory we will all trwasuee forever. If you're going to book one trip, make it the John Gray Canoes - you wont regret it!
Excellente journée!
Excellente journée en bateau pour visites les 4 îles, la guide était super sympathique et accueillante. La journée était rythmée mais lorgique avec 4 îles à visiter! Et fin vers 14h30 donc c’est plutôt agréable pour rentrer tranquillement à l’hôtel pas trop tard ! Belle découverte, je recommande!
Ayutthaya
We would like to thank the Phuket Travel Store, especially Sunee for organizing some of our tours in Thailand. The team was really professional and we always had quick replies to our queries. We visited the Palais Royal de Bang Pa-In, in Ayutthaya the Wat Maha That and had a boat tour back to Bangkok with lunch. Our guide was kind and knowledgeable, we had a great day. Everything went well apart from the French guide not being available resulting in last minute changes and the boat/van not being completely wheelchair adapted. With help it was possible. I suggested either a car with a big booth for manual wheelchair users or a van with wheelchair ramp. Thank you for improving accessibility.
Wir wollten zu Zweit relativ kurzfristig einen Ausflug von Khao Lak zu den Similan Islands buchen. Dies privat. Es wurden alle Hebel in Bewegung gesetzt, dass wir 3 Tage später diesen wunderbaren Ausflug machen konnten. Dies war unter den gegebenen Umständen nicht einfach, da Peak Season war und es fast keine Boote mehr hatte, welche gebucht werden konnten. Die Kommunikation mit der Agentin Apple war perfekt. Wir waren immer auf dem neusten Stand. Anpassungen, welche wir noch vorgenommen haben, wurden immer sofort gemacht. Der Ausflug selbst war extrem gut organisiert. Alles hat von A-Z bestens funktioniert. Für mich ist Phuket Travel Store eine klare Empfehlung wert.
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Perfekter Service, freundliche und Kompetente Mitarbeiter, wir waren sehr zufrieden mit dem Service, vielen Dank
Frequently Asked Questions
What safety measures are in place?
Full safety briefing conducted before departure
"Sea Excursion" Life jackets, first-aid kit, VHF radio, GPS navigation
"Land Excursion" or "Transfers" All vehicles are regularly inspected and fully licensed, experienced and professional drivers with proper training, Seat belts available in all vehicles and Compliance with all local transport and safety regulations.
Local regulations followed strictly (e.g., respecting ecological preservation zones in in all national parks)
Crew trained in emergency procedures
Can you accommodate special dietary needs?
Yes! We cater to dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal, and other allergies. Meals can be customized—just let us know when booking if your tour includes breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
What should I pack? Depends your excursion!
Swimwear
Sunscreen (reef-safe recommended)
Hat & sunglasses
Light cover-up or evening jacket
Towel
Waterproof camera or dry bag
Any personal medications
Sport shoes
Deck shoes
Clothing that covers shoulders and knees (e.g., long pants or long skirts and sleeved tops)
What is your cancellation policy?
Full refund up to 48 hours before excursion departure date/time
No refund if canceled less then 48 hours before excursion departure date/time
Can the itinerary be flexible on the day of excursion?
Yes—crew and tour guide will adapt the route based on weather conditions, sea currents, tide level, traffic..etc. They’ll brief you in the morning and adjust the plan for safety and enjoyment.
How do I reserve a excursion?
Easily book your next adventure direct at our website.
Share your desired date, guest count, guest names, pickup place and dietary needs.
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Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept secure online payments via Red Dot Payment: major cards (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Visa Electron, UnionPay), Thai e‑wallets, QR‑based payments, one‑click capture, recurring billing, and e‑invoices.
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How far in advance do I need to book?
To secure your trip and preferred time slots—especially during November–April peak season—we recommend booking 2–3 months in advance. However, short-notice charters may be possible depending on availability.
Do your excursions include accident insurance coverage?
Yes, all our excursions include accident insurance coverage for your safety and peace of mind.
