Mini Elephant Nature at Bukit Elephant Park
Description
Your journey will include a new and animal-friendly experience with the elephants through living with them in a peaceful sanctuary. Safety and sanitization are our first priorities; thus, elephant riding and bathing activities are not offered here. We work with professional mahouts to take care of elephants and refrain from any forms of cruelty. Since you are in Thailand, we would like you to learn a little bit of Thai culture. The journey will take you to get an authentic experience of traditional Thai culture through activities like rubber tapping, making coconut milk, and Thai food cooking sessions. This unique and astonishing journey is only available here at Bukit Elephant Park.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please show the booking to the driver to confirm the booking before getting in the van. Please leave us your accommodation/hotel name and room number for the pickup. The driver will be waiting at the hotel's lobby. Please wait at hotel lobby 10 minutes before the pickup time. If there is no show within the pickup time, we have to leave for other customers. The pickup place has to be the same as the drop off place. Free round-trip transportation from your accommodation provided for these areas: Ao Por Pier, Patong, Rawai, Leam Hin Pier, Bang Tao, Karon, Kata, Panwa, Kho Sirey, Kalim, Phuket Town, Kamala Areas Pickup Time: -Surin/Kamala Areas: 07.50-08.00 a.m./ 09.50-10.00 a.m./ 12.50-13.00 p.m. -Ao Por Pier, Kalim, Patong, Laem Hin Pier, Koh Sirey: 08.00-08.15 a.m./ 10.00-10.15 a.m./ 13.00-13.15 p.m. -Karon, Kata, Rawai, Panwa, Phuket Town, Nai Harn Areas: 08.20-08.30/10.20-10.30 a.m./ 13.20-13.30 p.m. -Bang Tao Area: 07.40-07.50 a.m./09.40-09.50 a.m./ 12.40-12.50 p.m. Extra transfer charge 250 THB/ adult and 150 THB/ Child from these areas: Mai khao beach, Naiyang Beach, Naiton Beach, Layan Beach. If you are from other areas besides the areas provided above, please contact us via email for more information.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Parents must have baby holders during the tour.
Reviews(51)
Very professionally run elephant park. From the hotel pick up, to the welcome drink and cold hand towels, to the clean toilets - everything was spot on. But especially the guided tour of the park and the heartfelt story of each elephant told to us by our guide was the most rewarding and inspirational. These people truly love the elephants in their care. The park is in danger of being encroached by a tourist resort. They need support.
This experience at the elephant sanctuary was absolutely amazing and unforgettable. We got to learn about each elephant’s life story and unique personality up close. It was such a wonderful joy to watch them enjoy their meals and bathe leisurely in a natural environment. What I appreciated most is that the sanctuary fully respects the elephants’ personal space and natural behavior. There are no forced performances, and everything is done with love and care for these gentle giants. It has been a meaningful and wonderful journey. I would highly recommend this place to all my friends!
Very nice guide Siri who introduced the elephants and their different characters to us. Highly recommended!
The Elephant park was amazing, the staff were very knowledgeable and engaging. We wanted to visit an ethical park and this is what we got. The elephants are rescued and well cared for, we got to see them in their natural habitat, eating, swimming and walking around. Beautiful. The park also had umbrellas which are a must, very hot.
A lovely walk in the jungle with some beautiful elephants, while learning about them feom a very informative guide. We were very happy to support the Bukit Elephant Sanctuary. If you want to see elephants in Phuket, this is the way to do it.
If you’re visiting Bukit Elephant Park, the Mini Elephant Nature Tour is an absolute must. It was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip. Our guide, Sarah, was phenomenal. She was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and clearly cares deeply about the elephants. Throughout the tour she shared the rescue stories of each elephant, their personalities, and how they came to live safely at the park. Hearing those stories made the experience so much more meaningful. Getting to meet the elephants up close, take photos with them, and watch them interact naturally was unforgettable. You can really tell the team here prioritizes the elephants’ wellbeing while also educating visitors about conservation and ethical care. Sarah made the whole tour engaging, fun, and informative — we learned so much and left with a deeper appreciation for these amazing animals. If you’re in the area, don’t miss this experience. It’s a beautiful opportunity to connect with elephants while supporting a place that truly cares for them. Highly recommend!
What a fantastic and heartwarming place ❤️ Thank you for your work with the elephants. We are so happy that we did this trip.
A well organised tour. We were picked up on time , and went on a walk with the guide. There were a range of children’s ages. They all enjoyed hearing about the elephants, their favourite was when they went into the water. There was shade for the group, and it was long enough for the 2 & 4 yo. I liked the fact there was no forced activities.
We are deeply impressed by the work of the Sanctuary in rescuing elephants from being mistreated, locked, hooked and chained. The tour guide was professional, providing us with the details, story of each elephant.
Located a short distance from Phuket town easily accessible by car. A competent Guide accompanies you with love and care to discover the good giant. You don't swim, they don't like it very much because they move so much when they're in the water and if they have people around they can't do it You can take pictures with them, give a caress to some of them and hug the trunk to one very friendly specimen. All animals saved by tracking. And your money contributes to that. Pay the rescued elephants. Absolutely recommended
