Khao Lak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Ganztägige Kleingruppentour
Beschreibung
Besuchen Sie Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary auf einer ganztägigen Tour in kleiner Gruppe von Khao Lak aus und lernen Sie Elefanten in einer verantwortungsvollen, naturnahen Umgebung kennen. Die Gäste werden die Geschichten der Elefanten hören, mit einem Ortskundiger Reiseleiter durch das Schutzgebiet spazieren, pflanzliche Vitaminbälle zubereiten, sich über die natürliche Nahrungszubereitung informieren und unter Anleitung des Hausmeisters natürliches Elefantenverhalten beobachten. Wenn es die Bedingungen zulassen, können die Gäste auch Elefanten beobachten, die aus respektvoller Entfernung natürlich baden. Das Erlebnis umfasst auch einen Thai-Kochkurs, ein traditionelles Thai-Mittagessen, Snacks, Trinkwasser, Kaffee und Obst der Saison. Es gibt kein Elefantenreiten, keine Shows, keine Tricks und kein Zwangsbaden. Alle Aktivitäten im Zusammenhang mit Elefanten hängen von Elefantenkomfort, Sicherheit, Wetterbedingungen und Hausmeisterführung ab.
Tour-Optionen
Reiseverlauf
9 : 00 Uhr – Nehmen Sie an einem Kräutervitaminball-Workshop teil und lernen Sie natürliche Inhaltsstoffe kennen, die in der Elefantenpflege verwendet werden. 10.00 Uhr – Besuchen Sie das Gummiplantagengebiet und lernen Sie mit einem Ortskundiger Reiseleiter und Hausmeister Elefantenroutinen, Verhalten und Ernährungsbedürfnisse kennen. 12:00 Uhr – Nehmen Sie an einem Thai-Kochkurs teil und genießen Sie ein frisch zubereitetes Mittagessen mit Gerichten wie Pad Thai, Som Tam, Tom Yum Goong und Mangokleberreis. 14:00 Uhr – Besuchen Sie einen örtlichen Gärtner, um zu erfahren, wie frische Produkte für die Elefanten bezogen werden und warum lokale Zutaten wichtig für ihr Wohlbefinden sind. 16:00 Uhr – Rücktransfer zu Ihrem Hotel, wenn die Transferoption ausgewählt ist.
Highlights
Was ist inklusive
Abholorte & -zeiten
Die Abholung ist nur dann inbegriffen, wenn die Transferoption ausgewählt ist und ist in ausgewählten Hotels in Khao Lak verfügbar. Gäste, die sich für die Option ohne Transfer entscheiden, sollten sich direkt im Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary treffen. Wenn Ihr Hotel nicht aufgeführt ist, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte vor der Buchung. Bitte warten Sie in Ihrer Hotellobby mindestens 10 Minuten vor Ihrer bestätigten Abholzeit.
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Wichtige Informationen
- In der Umgebung sind öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verfügbar.
- Kleinkinder müssen auf dem Schoß eines Erwachsenen sitzen.
- Für alle Fitnesslevel geeignet
- Dies ist ein Naturerlebnis im Freien und kann das Gehen auf unebenem Boden beinhalten. Elefantenbezogene Aktivitäten hängen von Elefantenkomfort, Sicherheit, Wetterbedingungen und Hausmeisterführung ab. Enger Kontakt, Fütterung, Baden, Berührung oder spezifische Interaktionen können nicht garantiert werden.
Bewertungen(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!
