Guided Tours

Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary: Walking Tour, Elephant Feeding & Thai Cooking Class

Join an ethical encounter with elephants on a half-day visit with round-trip transfers from Phuket and in the company of an English-speaking guide.

Hear the elephants’ rescue stories, feed them healthy treats, watch them roam freely, and try your hand at making a classic Thai dish and half a nice jungle lunch.

Far from the crowds, this sanctuary in Khao Sok’s ancient rainforest offers an ethical, slow-travel alternative; perfect for nature lovers seeking meaningful wildlife interactions.

Duration: 4 hr 30 min

Entry to Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary

Round-trip hotel transfers from Phuket

English-speaking guide

AC transfers in a van

Prepare food for elephants

Feed, interact, and observe elephants

Jungle walk with the elephants

1 Thai dish cooking class

Lunch

Waterfall visit

TOTAL DURATION4 hours
1. Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary
5 activities
You can either opt for shared/private pick-up & drop-off or choose to arrive at the sanctuary on your own. If you opt for hotel transfers, you'll begin with a hotel pickup in an air-conditioned van and enjoy a scenic ride through Khao Lak’s lush landscapes to the sanctuary.
Things to do
Welcome & Briefing
Included in price
Feeding & Interaction
Included in price
Jungle Walk
Included in price
Observe Elephants Bathing
Included in price
Traditional Thai Buffet Lunch
Included in price
Waterfall Visit
Included in price

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

What to bring

Have your passport ready for a seamless experience.

Bring along your hat, bathing suit, sunscreen, insect repellent, towel, spare clothes, and walking shoes.

Additional information

Please note: This is an ethical, no-riding elephant sanctuary where all elephants are lovingly cared for by a team of experts, ensuring regular health checks, nutritious diets, and freedom to roam in a safe, natural environment.

If the water level at the waterfall is low and swimming is not possible, the guide will take you for an alternative experience at Khaolak Waterside.

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.

Hotel transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

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

This is applicable to all hotels in Phuket.

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.