Khao Lak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Rundvisning i mindre grupper
Beskrivelse
Besøg Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary på en heldags lille gruppe tur fra Khao Lak og lær om elefanter i en ansvarlig, naturbaseret setting. Gæsterne vil høre elefanternes historier, gå gennem helligdommen med en lokal guide, forberede urtevitaminbolde, lære om naturlig madberedning og observere elefanternes naturlige adfærd under vejledning. Når forholdene tillader det, kan gæsterne også observere elefanter, der bader naturligt fra en respektfuld afstand. Oplevelsen omfatter også en thailandsk madlavningsklasse, en traditionel thailandsk frokost, snacks, drikkevand, kaffe og sæsonfrugt. Der er ingen elefant ridning, ingen shows, ingen tricks, og ingen tvunget badning. Alle elefantrelaterede aktiviteter afhænger af elefantens komfort, sikkerhed, vejrforhold og vejledning.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
9:00 – Deltag i en urte-vitamin-ball workshop og lær om naturlige ingredienser, der bruges i elefantpleje. 10:00 – Besøg gummiplantageområdet og lær om elefantens rutiner, adfærd og ernæringsmæssige behov med en lokal guide og plejer. 12:00 – Deltag i en thailandsk madlavningskursus og nyd en frisk tilberedt frokost med retter som Pad Thai, Som Tam, Tom Yum Goong og mango klæbrig ris. 2: 00 pm – Besøg en lokal gartner for at lære, hvordan friske produkter kommer fra elefanter, og hvorfor lokale ingredienser er vigtige for deres velvære. 16:00 - Returtransfer til dit hotel, hvis overførsel er valgt.
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Hvad er inkluderet
Afhentningssteder og tider
Afhentning er kun inkluderet, når transfermuligheden er valgt, og er tilgængelig fra udvalgte hoteller i Khao Lak. Gæster, der vælger ikke-transfer-muligheden, bør mødes direkte på Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary. Hvis dit hotel ikke er anført, bedes du kontakte os inden reservation. Vent venligst i din lobby mindst 10 minutter før din bekræftede afhentning.
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Dette er en udendørs naturbaseret oplevelse og kan indebære at gå på ujævn jord. Elefantrelaterede aktiviteter afhænger af elefantens komfort, sikkerhed, vejrforhold og vejledning. Nær kontakt, fodring, badning, berøring eller specifikke interaktioner kan ikke garanteres.
Anmeldelser(10)
A fantastic team running the sanctuary. They genuinely care about the five beautiful elephants who live there and the elephants are obviously well cared for! There are no forced activities, the elephants walk freely with the caregivers and our guide ChiChi was fantastic- he taught us all about the elephants and their individual personalities. We booked the full day trip and we had plenty of time to feed and walk with the elephants. We were able to watch them bathe in the river, but as this is an ethical sanctuary you can’t join them in the water. We were taken into the jungle by our guide to cut down banana trees which we then took back to feed the elephants after a swim in Sai Rung waterfall. Lunch was great and plentiful and ChiChi was great showing us how to cook! We had an amazing day and would recommend this elephant sanctuary as it actually has the elephant’s welfare at heart🐘
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an amazing and meaningful experience. It’s great to know the care for the elephants and your time with the team made your day special. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again! 🐘😊
Amazing experience, was very well organised, staff very friendly and informative, the tent/ chalets had everything you needed.Choice of food very good, entertainment was provided at night, free cooking demonstration was also provided, Elephants very well looked after.I would highly recommend a stay here and would certainly re visit.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed your stay with us. It’s great to know that you found everything well organized and that our team was friendly and informative throughout your visit. We’re also happy that you enjoyed the accommodation, the variety of food, the evening entertainment, and the cooking demonstration. Creating a comfortable and memorable atmosphere for our guests is very important to us. Most importantly, we truly appreciate you noticing how well the elephants are cared for. Their wellbeing is always our top priority. Thank you for your kind recommendation. We would be very happy to welcome you back again in the future. 🐘
All the staff were great, very knowledgeable and respectful of the elephants. Nothing felt forced, all elephants were free to roam if they wished but they knew their daily routines of feeding and bathing and were happy for you to hand them food. Bathing is done by their handler with you watching, they really seemed to enjoy a dip in the river to clean and cool down. Lots of opportunities for photos, guides took many photos with your phones for you, no hard sell to purchase any of the ones they took, you really don’t need them. We took the full day tour which had the cooking class included, three separate dishes to cook and eat. A great day and experience highly recommended,
Thank you so much for your wonderful and detailed review! We’re truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the full-day experience — from meeting our elephants to joining the Thai cooking class. Our team always aims to create a natural and respectful environment where the elephants can live freely and comfortably, so it’s lovely to know you felt that during your visit. We’re also glad you appreciated our guides and the photo opportunities without any pressure to buy. Your kind words mean a lot to us and will surely encourage our team to keep doing their best every day. We hope to welcome you again for another meaningful and enjoyable experience!
We visited today. we booked the eco elephant 1/2 day tour which included a visit to the sea turtle sanctuary, waterfall, tsunami museum & lunch. We also got taken to a temple, which wasn’t on the itinerary. The visit to the elephant sanctuary was pretty disappointing - for us this was supposed to be the highlight of the days trip. We arrived at the sanctuary, were handed some bananas & sugar canes to feed the elephant’s. We were introduced and given a very brief guide on the elephant’s and where they came from. Then we fed the elephants their snacks - this took less than a minute- elephants eat very quickly. Then we went with the elephant for a walk, again this was over with super fast, elephants can walk very quickly. We were out of the elephant sanctuary in 45 minutes. It was so disappointed how quickly this was over with. Their elephants were magnificent animals and it would have been so much more enjoyable if things went at a more relaxed pace. Our guide said very little in general and we were probably given more information on the rubber trees than the elephants. The waterfall, was cool. We could have went for a swim. But we never, some littler lying around which spoiled the views. The unexpected temple visit was very interesting, possibly one of the best parts of the day. Sea turtles were ok, it was a bit odd as they were all kept in very boring shallow pools. The lunch was very good. I would suggest if it’s the elephants you want to see, to look for a better tour. It’s was pretty expensive at £140 for two people.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We truly appreciate it, as it helps us understand where we can improve and provide better experiences for our guests. We’re sorry to hear that your visit to the elephant sanctuary did not meet your expectations. Our program is designed as an interactive observation tour, focused on giving guests a chance to feed, walk with, and observe the elephants in a safe, ethical, and respectful way without forcing prolonged interaction or performance. However, we completely understand that you were hoping for a more relaxed and immersive experience, and we’ll review how we can better communicate the tour’s flow and duration before booking. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the temple visit and lunch, and we’ve also taken note of your comments regarding the waterfall and the turtle sanctuary — we’ll pass this feedback to the respective teams to help maintain a cleaner and more engaging environment. Thank you again for your honest comments and for acknowledging the care and beauty of our elephants. We hope you’ll consider visiting us again in the future, as we’re always striving to improve and ensure every guest leaves with lasting memories.
I had an absolutely fabulous day with Win and his colleagues. There are six beautiful female elephants that reside there, aged in their 30s-60s, from difficult histories, but thankfully, now wonderful futures. They are well cared for in an ethical way. I chose the whole day option, and I'm really glad I did. It entailed everything from observations, preparing food, feeding, planting, sourcing, cookery lessons - plus much more. Thank you so much for a very memorable day. I've not put many photos on as I think it should be seen and experienced- I don't want to spoil the surprises in store!
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing our full-day experience! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a fabulous time with Win, our team, and our six beautiful rescued elephants. Your appreciation for their care and ethical treatment truly means a lot to us. We’re glad you enjoyed the wide range of activities and the chance to be part of their daily lives. And thank you for keeping the surprises for future visitors—there’s nothing quite like experiencing it in person! We hope to welcome you back again for more special moments.
A very casual day at the pace of the elephants. A great experience of simply watching elephants eat, wander and bath. A great opportunity to feed them and forage in the jungle for their food. A side experience with swimming at a beautiful waterfall and learning to cook Thai dishes. A unique experience and wonderful to see elephants being looked after and not performing for tourists. A very knowledgeable and helpful guide. Thanks 🙏
Thank you for your beautiful and thoughtful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed a relaxed day in the company of the elephants, observing them in their natural rhythm. It’s wonderful that you got to experience feeding, foraging, and even swimming at a waterfall—what a perfect combination of nature and culture. We're especially grateful for your appreciation of the ethical treatment of the elephants, as their well-being is our top priority. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide. Thank you again for joining us! 🙏
Just returned from 1 hour elephant experience. The elephants appeared well cared for and free to roam, though stayed close for food. We fed them bananas and then accompanied one on a stroll through woods where it took the chance to eat more.Guides knowledgeable, elephants appeared well cared for and good safety instructions. All elephants are reduced and aim clearly to give them the best retirement they can have.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the 1-hour elephant experience and felt confident in the care and freedom given to our elephants. It’s true — while food is always a big motivator, the most important thing is that the elephants are never forced or restrained, and they have the freedom to roam and behave naturally. We appreciate your kind words about our guides and the safety instructions — making sure both guests and elephants are comfortable and safe is very important to us. Thank you for supporting our mission to give rescued elephants the peaceful retirement they deserve. We hope to welcome you again someday! 🐘💚
We booked a full day tour, and weren’t disappointed. A truly magical day with Maesa, the mahouts, chef and the stars of the day. 5 (1 poorly and in quarantine) majestic elephants, rescued from previous logging careers. These elephants are loved and cared for by the Khao Lak team. We booked a full day, which included plenty of up close time with the elephants, constant feeding, bathing ( not in the water with them) but close enough to chuck lots of water over them, prepping food, cooking a 4 course Thai meal with chef, collecting banana leaves and water melons from the local farmers, walk in the jungle with elephant, and a visit to the local waterfall. There are plenty of other elephant experiences out there but do your research. The money goes direct to the team to care for the elephants and supports the local farmers too. A brilliant day from start to finish. Plenty of photos taken by the team and shared with us (no sneaky extra charges either)
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a magical day with Maesa, the mahouts, and the elephants. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed the hands-on experiences, the delicious Thai meal, and the time spent in the jungle with the elephants. We truly appreciate your recognition of the care we provide for the elephants and the support we offer to local farmers. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we're so happy that you enjoyed the day without any extra charges. We look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable experience!
Magical experience of being up close with these magnificent elephants. Interactive and unique - one of the best days I have ever had. Sourcing their food, coming back and then feeding them, watching them swim and learning about their diet, daily routines and being able to share this time with them is extraordinary. Topped off with cooking class, waterfall and knowledgeable tour guides (thanks Tony) means it is a day not to be missed.
Thank you for sharing your magical experience! We're thrilled to hear that being up close with the magnificent elephants made for one of the best days you've ever had. The interactive and unique nature of the tour, from sourcing their food to feeding them and learning about their routines, sounds extraordinary. We're glad the day was topped off with a cooking class, waterfall visit, and the guidance of knowledgeable tour guides like Tony. It truly sounds like a day not to be missed. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences!
