Phuket : visite guidée de la réserve d'éléphants de la forêt cachée avec déjeuner
Description
Bienvenue dans la réserve d'éléphants de la forêt cachée. Notre sanctuaire d'éléphants à couper le souffle est niché dans les collines du sud de Phuket et abrite quatre magnifiques éléphants qui ont tous été sauvés de l'industrie du tourisme équestre. Ils sont désormais capables de se déplacer librement, de socialiser entre eux et de jouer naturellement dans les étangs, les ruisseaux et les mares boueuses de tout notre territoire. Après une vidéo d'introduction, vous rencontrerez et nourrirez nos éléphants avant de partir pour une promenade pittoresque à travers la forêt, en vous arrêtant dans nos cabanes d'observation en bambou disséminées le long du chemin, où vous pourrez vous asseoir tranquillement pendant que nos éléphants vaquent à leurs occupations. Nous ne suivons pas d'itinéraire défini, nos éléphants sont libres de se déplacer et de se nourrir, et si nos éléphants s'arrêtent, nous nous arrêtons ! Ils ont eu des vies difficiles et méritent la meilleure vie que nous puissions leur offrir. Lorsque nous atteignons l'étang, regardez les éléphants gambader, éclabousser et se couvrir de boue tout en dégustant un délicieux repas végétarien fraîchement préparé à partir d'ingrédients locaux.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
À votre arrivée, profitez de rafraîchissements gratuits avant de regarder une vidéo d'introduction informative. Nous rencontrons et nourrissons ensuite nos éléphants avant de partir pour une promenade panoramique à travers la forêt, observant et découvrant leur histoire, leurs histoires et leur personnalité unique. Nous ne suivons pas d'itinéraire défini, nos éléphants sont libres de se déplacer et de se nourrir, et si nos éléphants s'arrêtent, nous nous arrêtons ! Détendez-vous dans nos cabanes d'observation en bambou pendant que les éléphants broutent, jouez dans la boue ou baignez-vous à proximité avec une vue imprenable sur la forêt et une vue sur la vallée jusqu'au Big Buddha. Tant de fabuleuses opportunités de photos et de vidéos ! Vous terminerez votre visite par un délicieux buffet thaïlandais végétarien dans nos fabuleuses salas en bambou surplombant l'étang pendant que les éléphants se baignent et paissent à proximité. Votre visite soutient directement notre travail de sauvetage et de réhabilitation des éléphants. Notre objectif principal est d'éduquer et de sensibiliser au sort de l'éléphant d'Asie et de montrer l'exemple avec notre approche éthique de l'expérience des éléphants.
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Le service de ramassage est inclus dans les zones de Patong, Chalong, Nai Harn, Kata et Karon uniquement, veuillez mentionner votre nom d'hôtel et votre adresse lors de la réservation. * Visite du matin : Le Pick-up commence entre 08:00 - 08:30. * Visite de l'après-midi : Le Pickup commence entre 12h45 - 13h15. Notre service client finalisera l'heure précise de prise en charge et vous la communiquera par email. Veillez à revérifier votre courriel pour les mises à jour. Nous vous recommandons d'arriver dans le hall de votre hôtel au moins 15 minutes avant l'heure prévue de prise en charge pour rencontrer votre Guide touristique.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes à la colonne vertébrale
- Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
- Déconseillé aux voyageurs avec des problèmes cardiovasculaires
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Déconseillé aux patients postopératoires
- Ne convient pas à ceux qui ont un genou et une cheville sévères
- Les sentiers forestiers ne sont pas accessibles en fauteuil roulant
- Les poussettes ne sont pas autorisées; un porte-bébé est requis pour les bébés
Avis(163)
We did a lot of research for a genuine ethical elephant sanctuary in Phuket. This seems to be the only one. No bathing, no touching, elephants roam free and aren’t at the whims of tourists - they are put first. They also cap numbers and we had a very small group to observe the elephants. You can still get very close to observe. Some of the stories of the elephants life before were so sad; the obvious scars from previous mistreatment for one, to the elephant that came to them with broken spine from over-riding. This reserve is doing good things, and is run by very kind and caring people. Go here if you want to see an actual ethical sanctuary at work. Give this sanctuary your money.
Thank you for your thoughtful review and recommendation. We’re grateful to hear that you appreciated our commitment to ethical elephant care and providing a respectful environment where elephants can live naturally. Your support means a lot to our team, and we’re pleased that you had a meaningful experience learning about these incredible animals. We hope to welcome you again in the future.
Lovely to see the elephants eat and interact with each other. Watched the elephants bath while eating a delicious lunch.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed watching the elephants interact in their natural environment and had a memorable experience during your visit. We’re also glad you enjoyed the lunch while observing these amazing animals. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again soon!
Magical experience with the ladies. Very informative guides and interesting antidotes. Enjoyed the lunch and the mahouts interacting with their elephants. Would highly recommend this tour in beautiful rainforest surrounds.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you had a magical experience and enjoyed learning from our guides. It's great to know that the interactions between the mahouts and elephants, the lunch, and the beautiful rainforest setting made your visit memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
What a wonderful experience. We got up close to the elephants, fed them, and watched them play. All while letting them be in their natural environment. The handlers were so gentle, never speaking to the elephants, only taking their cues from them. It was beautiful to watch. Everyone should experience elephants this way instead of the awful tourist way of bathing with or riding them, both of which are harmful to the elephants.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you had a wonderful experience seeing the elephants in a natural, respectful environment and that you appreciated the gentle approach of the handlers. We’re pleased it was a meaningful and memorable visit for you.
The morning tour was very informative and we got to feed th elephants and observe them. I valued th hands off ethical approach this organisation took with their tours. You could clearly see each elephant was loved and cared for to a high level. Learning about th personalities of each individual elephant made it much more special. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed learning about the elephants and appreciated our ethical, hands-off approach. It's especially rewarding to know that getting to know each elephant's unique personality made your experience even more meaningful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future.
Wow wow wow! Definitely a tour you need to tick off your bucket list. We had an amazing experience & learnt so much about these incredible elephants. The world needs to hear so much more about this sanctuary. Each part of the tour was informative & the lunch made by the family members was amazing. Definitely do this one. Wear runners & pack your mosquitoes spray!!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled you had such an amazing and informative experience with the elephants and enjoyed the family-prepared lunch. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We appreciate the tip for future guests and hope to welcome you again soon.
The tour of the Hidden Forest Elephant Sanctuary was a wonderful experience. We walked with the elephants and loved seeing them happy and enjoying being elephants. We learnt about their lives prior to being rescued and watched them exhibiting natural behaviour that they had never been allowed during their many years of captivity. All the people working at the sanctuary are totally dedicated to their care and wellbeing . A highlight of the visit was watching the elephants play in the waterholes while we enjoyed a vegetarian Thai lunch prepared by the wives of the Mahouts. I am so happy that we went there and would recommend this excursion to everyone. Kate Smith
Thank you for your heartfelt review. We are delighted you enjoyed walking with our rescued elephants and witnessing their natural behaviors. It is an honor to share our dedication to their wellbeing with you. We’re also glad the traditional Thai lunch added to your memorable experience. Your recommendation means the world to our team and the elephants. We hope to see you again!
Well put together lots of facts and information easy to understand
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour well organised and the information clear and easy to understand. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again on another experience in the future.
An exciting trip to the Hidden Forest elephant sanctuary where we had the opportunity to feed elephants,learn about them and see them in their natural environment enjoying everything offered by the employees who are 100% dedicated to their care. We also had a vegetarian meal, just like the elephants' food. 100%recommended.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your visit to the sanctuary and the chance to connect with the elephants in their natural environment. It’s great to hear you appreciated our team’s dedication and the vegetarian experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
What an amazing experience, loved everything about it. The guides were fantastic & knowledgeable, the Elephants were beautiful in habitat that was natural, food was also a delicious bonus - would highly recommend the Hidden forest experience.
Thank you for your glowing review! We are delighted you enjoyed the Hidden Forest experience, from our knowledgeable guides to the delicious food. It is wonderful to hear that seeing the elephants in their natural habitat was a highlight for you. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to providing more professional and memorable adventures in the future.
