Phuket Elephant Sanctuary Observation & Lake Kayaking Experience

Spend around 2 hours combining elephant observation and guided lake kayaking in a peaceful natural setting. You'll learn about elephant behavior and welfare, prepare organic food for the elephants, and paddle across the lake while observing them from a respectful distance.

Getting started

Your experience begins with hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Phuket pickup zones. After meeting your professional guide, you'll receive an introduction to elephant behavior, safety, and the program before preparing organic food for the elephants.

What to expect

Elephant observation and feeding

Begin by learning how the elephants are cared for and understanding their behavior and welfare. You'll prepare organic food and take part in the elephant feeding experience before continuing to the lake.

Features

• Learn about elephant behavior and welfare

• Prepare organic food for elephants

• Take part in the elephant feeding experience

• Capture photos during photo time

Guided lake kayaking

Before getting on the water, your guide will explain basic paddling and water-safety instructions. You'll then use the included kayak and safety equipment to paddle across the lake while observing elephants and the surrounding tropical environment.

Features

• Learn basic paddling techniques

• Receive water-safety instructions

• Paddle across the lake

• Observe elephants from a respectful distance

Tropical lake surroundings

As you paddle, take in the natural scenery around the lake and observe elements of local life along the route. The experience includes views of lotus flowers, monkey cups, mango trees, and local fishing life.

Features

• See lotus flowers around the lake

• Spot monkey cups and mango trees

• Observe local fishing life

• Take in the tropical scenery

Wrapping up

After the kayaking portion, your activity comes to an end with the included seasonal fruit. Your hotel pickup and drop-off service takes you back to your selected Phuket pickup area, completing the approximately 2-hour experience.