Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Bangkok and Pattaya
Description
Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary in Chonburi and create unforgettable memories with these gentle giants. Observe them in their natural habitat, walk alongside them, and help care for them. The sanctuary respects the elephants' natural behavior, ensuring they are never forced into activities. They are free to join or leave any area at their own will.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the lush natural beauty of Khao Kheow, home to our 100-rai (around 40 acre) sanctuary. Encounter majestic elephants, feed them, walk alongside them, and observe them in their natural habitat. Our commitment to ethical elephant care and sustainable tourism ensures an unforgettable experience. With meal and transfer from Bangkok, and Pattaya. Join us in supporting elephant conservation and creating a brighter future for these gentle giants.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The pickup time will be given based on your hotel location. Please select a hotel from the provided list, if available. If you need to enter the hotel details manually, please ensure to provide both (1) hotel name, and (2) hotel address or Google Map link. If it is not a hotel, please provide (1) the property name, (2) address, (3) Google Map link, and send us (4) the property photo after your booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair is not accessible
- What to bring • Extra clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty • Shoes for walking with elephant in sparse forest • Towel • Insect spray •
- The activity at the sanctuary lasts approximately 3 hours. The remaining time is spent on travel, which varies depending on your hotel location (Pattaya or Bangkok).
- Due to unpredictable traffic conditions, travel time for this tour from Bangkok may vary between 3 - 4 hours round trip and could be longer in heavier traffic. We do not recommend scheduling any fixed appointments after the tour.
- The 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. times shown in the options are estimated pickup times at your hotel or meeting times at the designated meeting point, not arrival times at the sanctuary. We may send you an updated pickup time on the evening before your travel date if necessary.
Reviews(219)
This is a must do if you like nature and want to see happy elephants living their best lives! The baby elephant, Charlie, was an unexpected bonus. So adorable! Guapo was a fabulous guide. You can tell how much he loves and respects the elephants. I would never want to contribute to the pain and suffering of elephants. On this tour we were able to contribute to their happiness and wellbeing. Don’t hesitate.
Our guide Mod was friendly. They take many pictures for you. You can tell all the staff care about the elephants.
This elephant sanctuary rescues elephants from circuses, logging companies, and elephant ride companies, which all treat elephants unethically. They cannot be released into the wild now because they are domesticated and would not survive, but here they live in a proper elephant habitat, get enough food, aren't made to do dangerous work or tricks, and get vet care. I think what this place is doing is important. They need support. It was very cool to be able to see the elephants up close and even hand them food which they accept with their trunks. They are beautiful animals and I learned a lot about them here.
After arriving, the guide/worker did a great job keeping us entertained with jokes and information about the elephants. During the observation we were able to feed the elephants with sugar cane with a photo. We toured the property up the hill then back down into the water hole where your optioned to get inside the bath with the elephants. Definitely a good experience.
We loved our experience with the elephants. The guides gave a lot of explanations and were very nice. The elephants seem to be peaceful. They are never forced or mistreated. There was a young elephant a little over a year old. On-site, eight elephants in total at the time we were there. We were able to feed the elephants and be present with them when they went to bathe. On-site, it is possible to change and rinse off in an open-air outdoor shower.
Great experience for animal lovers. Loved feeding the elephants and observing them in their own space.
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
The bus drive was pleasant enough despite traffic. The bus was very comfortable. Starting the tour, we were provided a fantastic lunch consisting of pad Thai which is extremely tasty. Then we were given the rundown for the sanctuary and a bit of history but where the elephants came from After the mandatory conversation about how to behave in front of the elephants, we were given the opportunity to feed them sugarcane and corn. We then got to walk around the park with the elephants robbing free and finally the water hole where some people went into the water with the elephants. Overall, the whole day was a fantastic experience and the ability to be so close to the elephants was amazing
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Experience of a lifetime. Must do for anyone visiting Bangkok. The facility is run with such care for the elephants and our tour guide was so knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what he does. Being able to be up close and personal with the elephant is something we will never forget
Thank you for your review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that it became a memorable part of your trip. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means so much to us. We truly appreciate your kindness and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
I was very excited when I saw that there was an opportunity near Bangkok to interact with elephants in a protected environment. My trip included a convenient hotel pickup and a comfortable van. Although there were no guides accompanying us in the van, the guides we met at the sanctuary were exceptional. They possessed a unique knowledge and deep love for the elephants. The guides, “Crazy Man” and “Sexy Man,” kept us entertained and engaged with their captivating stories and teachings about the elephants. It was evident that they were passionate about the elephants, with one of them having dedicated 20 years to their care. It was a fantastic day, complete with a delicious lunch and the chance to feed and even wash the elephants.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Your kind words will be shared with our tour guides, who will be thrilled to receive your feedback. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly appreciated and means a great deal to us. Thank you for choosing responsible tourism, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
Ensure you bring a change of clothing if you want to get in the water with the elephants. And the staff is in incredible
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your suggestion is valuable and will be helpful for future guests. We will be sure to share your kind words with our staff—they'll be delighted to hear your feedback. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly appreciated and means a great deal to us. Thank you for choosing responsible tourism, and we hope to welcome you again in the future.
