Day Trips

Phuket Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Feed, Shower & Mud Spa Guided Tours with Optional Transfers

Women with elephant at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket, Thailand.

Woman feeding elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket, Thailand.

Woman washing elephant at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket, Thailand.

Woman applying mud to an elephant at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, Phuket, Thailand.

Duration

1 hr - 3 hrs

Open today

8:00am - 4:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.7/5(829)

Paul L

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The elephants are beautiful animals. Annie and Noon did a fantastic job explaining how they take care of them and facts about them. The day starts with feeding them. Mud bath, swimming with them, and finally showering them. It is then followed up with a cooking class that taught my wife how to make pad Thai. That is added to a buffet of Thai food for lunch, which was absolutely fantastic. Would definitely recommend. It would not feel like a vacation to Thailand without seeing the elephants. One of the elephants even followed us to say goodbye.

Matthew A

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The sanctuary was amazing. The elephants are clearly well looked after and the experience with them was brilliant. Reindeer and the rest of the tour guides were also spot on, wry friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this experience.

Carol O

Group

Verified booking

4 days ago

I love everything about this sanctuary. The day was never boring. My whole family loved this and will do this again if we had the chance. Knowing how well the elepant are being taken care of and that they are not chained up. They were gental giants.

Saket K

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The our was really good with good information from guide . Fed and shower the elephant and it was as seen in pictures . Lot of Fun and we had great time overall . Snacks and tea , coffe , juice was given . Also complementary photos and fruits were given. Must do if in Phuket

Daniel N

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the elephants. It was great to get so close to the animals and very refreshing when showering with them as it was a very hot day.

Andrea C

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Loved this tour. We went on the half day one which suited us. Staff were lovely and great fun. Wonderful to see the elephants up so close. The rescue do great work. A fun Thai cooking session, great lunchtime meal and even the chance to mix some elephant food and feed it to them. You also get the chance to give the elephants a mud bath and swim. Really enjoyed this trip which was only 20 minutes from our hotel.

Discover Phuket's Elephant Jungle Sanctuary – a haven of conservation where you can interact with rescued elephants and feed them in the presence of an English-speaking guide.

Get sanctuary entry, meet and feed the elephants, and join a short guided walk. Capture great photos and spend unhurried time observing these gentle giants up close.

A quick, ethical, and interactive elephant experience perfect for families or travellers short on time who still want meaningful wildlife interactions.

Choose from simple feeding sessions, feeding + bathing packages (with or without lunch), or experiences that include elephant food prep, mud spa time, a Pad Thai cooking demo, and a Thai lunch. Round-trip hotel transfers are available as an add-on.

Entry to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Meet at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket/hotel transfers from Phuket (as per option selected)

Fluent English-speaking guide

Insurance

Available packages:

Feed an elephant

Elephant food for feeding

Interaction & photos with elephants

Complimentary drink

Feed & shower with elephant

Shower with Elephants

Elephant food for feeding

Interaction & photos with elephants

Feed an elephant with lunch

Access to scenic jungle viewing platform for elephant watching

Make elephant treats with your guide

Elephant food for feeding

Take part in a Thai cooking session

Photos with elephants

Thai lunch

Feed an elephant, mud spa & bathe with lunch

Mud spa, feeding & bathing with elephants

Interact, observe & take photos with elephants

Prepare herbal balls for the elephants

Pad Thai cooking class

Drinking water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, and seasonal fruits

Thai lunch with seasonal fruits

TOTAL DURATION1 hour
Start point
Meeting point: Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
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1 activity
TOTAL DURATION1 hour 30 minutes
Start point
Hotel pick-up: 08:45am-09:15am | 12:30pm-1:15pm
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1. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Tickets included
4 activities
Enjoy a unique ‘Feed and Shower’ experience – observe rescued elephants, offer them fresh seasonal fruits and veggies, then join them in a rain-simulating outdoor shower.
Things to do
Briefing
Included in price
Elephant Feeding
Included in price
Supplement Preparation
Included in price
Elephant Rain Shower
Included in price
End point
Hotel drop-off
TOTAL DURATION3 hours
Start point
Hotel pickup
Get direction
1. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Tickets included
8 activities
Take in lush jungle surroundings as you arrive and feel the warm welcome from the friendly sanctuary team. Meet your English-speaking guide for an introduction to elephant history, behavior, and safety guidelines.
Things to do
Briefing
Included in price
Elephant Feeding
Included in price
Elephant Dung Recycling
Included in price
Elephant Mud Spa
Included in price
Elephant Bathing
Included in price
Pad Thai Cooking Demo
Included in price
Traditional Thai Buffet Lunch
Included in price
Elephant Physical Examination
Included in price
Supplement Preparation
Included in price
End point
Hotel drop-off
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Paul L
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The elephants are beautiful animals. Annie and Noon did a fantastic job explaining how they take care of them and facts about them. The day starts with feeding them. Mud bath, swimming with them, and finally showering them. It is then followed up with a cooking class that taught my wife how to make pad Thai. That is added to a buffet of Thai food for lunch, which was absolutely fantastic. Would definitely recommend. It would not feel like a vacation to Thailand without seeing the elephants. One of the elephants even followed us to say goodbye.
Matthew A
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The sanctuary was amazing. The elephants are clearly well looked after and the experience with them was brilliant. Reindeer and the rest of the tour guides were also spot on, wry friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this experience.
Carol O
Group
Verified booking
4 days ago
I love everything about this sanctuary. The day was never boring. My whole family loved this and will do this again if we had the chance. Knowing how well the elepant are being taken care of and that they are not chained up. They were gental giants.
Jaswant N
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Dear host, you explained everything so well! Feeding the baby elephants was so much fun!
Mary E
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very well organized and informative. Easy to book

What to bring

Bring along a copy of your Passport photo page (or Passport number), sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, bathing suit, towel, and a change of clothes.

Accessibility

The experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Additional information

All activities are supervised by trained handlers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for both guests and elephants.

The program runs in all weather conditions, so pack a poncho and embrace the jungle spirit!

The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary operates across three locations in Phuket — Kathu, Thalang, and Bangtao. The exact venue is assigned based on the number of participants and the guests’ accommodation. Guests with a preferred location are encouraged to inform the team in advance of possible arrangements.

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