Elephant Sanctuary: Ethical Khao Lak Experience

Discover ethical elephant encounters at Khao Lak Sanctuary. Observe, learn, and support conservation in a serene, natural setting. Book your mindful adventure today.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary - Immerse yourself in the serene world of elephants at this ethical sanctuary in Khao Lak. Here, you can observe these magnificent creatures as they wander, interact, and thrive in their natural habitat. This experience, which avoids riding and intrusion, allows visitors to learn about rescued elephants while promoting…
What's Included
  • English Guide
  • Drinking Water
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Transfer
Additional Information

Enter the serene realm of rescued elephants at Khao Lak’s Ethical Elephant Sanctuary, where visitors can witness these majestic creatures as they roam, play, and feed in their natural habitat. This experience, unlike traditional elephant tours, excludes riding and bathing, allowing guests to observe these gentle giants without disturbance, prioritizing…

Location
Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
ซอย น้ำตกสายรุ้ง
Meet at Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary lobby
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Godmother_8
Jun 10, 2025
The only way to see these wonderful animals. - A Sanctuary in the true meaning of the word. Many others advertise as a Sanctuary but make the elephants do what the tourists want. This place is all about the elephants as it should be. They are free to roam where they wish when they wish. We were given a basket of bananas and palm to feed them - making sure we shared our treats with all the residence who were patiently waiting their turn. Our guide, Tony was explaining some of the history of the elephants that they care for, when we were gently interrupted by a trunk - checking we hadn't forgotten any bananas! As I said they are free to roam 😀 We then watched one of the elephants enjoy a bath in the river which you could see they were really enjoying. It's a very peaceful place and the perfect retirement after many years of being worked very hard. So special to be able to walk and get up close to such magnificent animals - we loved every moment. Thank you to the whole team there, who were all very welcoming and friendly. Keep up the good work!
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George
Feb 15, 2025
Fantastic experience with the elephants - We came here at short notice and found a wonderful little spot with very friendly staff and very friendly elephants! Started with being shown how to feed the elephants which was wonderful to see how gently they take the food from you with their trunks. Then we did the jungle walk with a couple of the elephants, they came along and just ambled with us, they started to play by throwing the dust over themselves and it was fantastic to watch. An amazing experience and quite humbling to be in the presence of these great animals. The elephants have been rescued from performing and logging activities, a couple of the ex performers still sway (dance) of their own accord, they don’t forget but they do now have a wonderful happy life at the sanctuary, well worth a visit!
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From $31
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).