Day Trips

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

Name: Half Day Tour with Elephant Feed and Mud Spa with Hotel Transfers
Start: 2026-08-04T08:00:00
End: 2026-08-04T11:00:00
Location: Phuket

Duration

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

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.

4.6/5(244)

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.

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

TOTAL DURATION3 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Start point
Phuket
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1. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
Tickets included
2 hr
5 activities
Visiting the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is a must for animal lovers. You can interact with rescued elephants, learn about their care, and enjoy the beautiful jungle setting. It's a great opportunity to support ethical tourism while experiencing the gentle giants up close.
Things to do
Meet and feed elephants
Included in price
Physical examination of elephants
Included in price
Assist with preparation of dietary supplements for elephants
Included in price
Mud spa with elephants
Included in price
Bathe and wash elephants
Included in price
Traditional Thai lunch
End point
Phuket
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

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
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.
Carla D
Couple
Verified booking
Feb 2026
My sister and I really enjoyed ourselves. This was a beautiful and breathtaking experience. 10/10 would recommend to friends and family. Lovely staff and the elephants were amazing.
Julie G
Family
Verified booking
Nov 2025
Very good! Perfect! I recommend this place
Katarina R
Solo
Verified booking
Aug 2025
They are so welcoming and knowledgeable! They made sure we had a great experience while ensuring the safety of the elephants!
Khun Y
Solo
Verified booking
Jan 2026

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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