Phuket Elephant Sanctuary: Half Day Canopy Walkway, Elephant Hospital Tour with Vegetarian Meal & Transfers

Discover Phuket Elephant Sanctuary through a guided canopy walk, an educational introduction to elephant rescue, and observation of elephants living freely in a jungle habitat.

Getting started

After arriving at the sanctuary, look for the large banner displaying the sanctuary’s logo and head inside to complete registration. Your visit begins at the Tree Top Lounge, where you can enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages before watching an educational video. The programme lasts approximately three and a half hours and includes a guided sanctuary visit.

What to expect

Tree Top Lounge and elephant documentary

Start with an introduction to the sanctuary and its work protecting rescued Asian elephants. The educational documentary explains why elephant protection matters and introduces you to the elephants you may encounter during the guided visit.

• Enjoy complimentary welcome snacks and refreshments.

• Watch an educational documentary about elephant protection.

• Learn about the sanctuary’s role in ethical elephant tourism and rescue work.

Canopy walkway and guided elephant observation

Follow your guide into the sanctuary with a small group of visitors. Walk along Thailand’s longest canopy walkway, then continue along natural trails to locate elephants in their habitat. As you explore, your guide shares information about the elephants and their individual stories.

• Walk along the canopy walkway above the jungle habitat.

• Observe elephants foraging, bathing, and moving freely through their surroundings.

• Learn about the elephants from your guide as you explore the sanctuary.

• Respect the sanctuary’s hands-off approach. Since April 2026, Phuket Elephant Sanctuary has operated without direct-contact activities, allowing elephants to live naturally and choose their own behaviour.

Elephant hospital visit

Visit the island’s first elephant hospital to learn about the veterinary care provided to elephants. The facility cares for resident elephants and also provides veterinary treatment to elephants across Southern Thailand.

• Explore the elephant hospital as part of the guided programme.

• Learn about the sanctuary’s work caring for rescued elephants.

• Understand how veterinary treatment supports elephant welfare.

Wrapping up

End your visit with a vegetarian Thai buffet featuring over 15 homemade dishes. Welcome snacks, refreshments, and the vegetarian meal are included in the programme. The total visit lasts approximately three and a half hours. Choose the hotel-transfer option if you need pickup and drop-off from your accommodation. If you select the option without hotel transfers, check your booking details for the applicable transport arrangements before travelling to the sanctuary.