Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary met Rubber Plantage & Waterval
Beschrijving
Deze activiteit is uniek omdat het een verantwoorde olifantenervaring, lokale rubbercultuur en een rustige watervalstop combineert in één Khao Lak-tour. Gasten zullen leren over de olifanten in onze zorg, hun dagelijkse routines, dieet en natuurlijk gedrag in een respectvolle heiligdom setting. De tour omvat ook een traditionele rubber tapping demonstratie, die inzicht biedt in het lokale dorpsleven in Zuid-Thailand. De ervaring eindigt met een korte stop van 20-30 minuten in de buurt van Sai Rung Waterval voor foto's en tijd om te genieten van de natuurlijke omgeving. Het bezoek aan de waterval kan worden aangepast, afhankelijk van het weer, het waterniveau en de lokale omstandigheden. Er is geen olifant rijden, geen shows, geen trucs, geen gedwongen baden, en geen activiteiten die olifanten verstoren.
Rondreisopties
Hoogtepunten
Wat is inbegrepen
Ophaallocaties en -tijden
Boekingsbeveiligingscontrole: Bij het ophalen kan de hoofdreiziger worden gevraagd om de originele Viator-voucher, een geldig identiteitsbewijs met foto dat overeenkomt met de boekingsnaam en de betaalkaart die is gebruikt voor de betaling te tonen. Een handtekening kan ook vereist zijn. Als de kaarthouder niet reist, neem dan contact op met Viator Support voordat u hem ophaalt. De betekening kan worden opgeschort totdat de verificatie is voltooid. Er worden geen kopieën van uw ID of betaalkaart bewaard.
Beoordelingen van reizigers
Belangrijke informatie
- Opties voor openbaar vervoer zijn in de buurt aanwezig
- Er zijn speciale kinderzitjes beschikbaar
- Geschikt voor alle condities
- De olifanten worden nooit gedwongen om deel te nemen aan enige activiteit. Alle olifant-gerelateerde activiteiten worden geleid door het opvangteam en zijn afhankelijk van het comfort, de veiligheid en het natuurlijke gedrag van de olifanten op de dag. Als een activiteit niet precies volgens plan kan worden uitgevoerd vanwege de keuze, stemming, welzijn, het weer of de veiligheid van de olifanten, kan het reisschema worden aangepast aan een geschikte ervaring op basis van observatie. Deze aanpassingen maken deel uit van onze aanpak gericht op dierenwelzijn en hebben geen invloed op de algehele aard van de ervaring.
Beoordelingen(13)
I fell in love with the elephants, especially Som Boon. Our guide, Jasmine was excellent. She was kind, patient with our small group and very knowledge about the elephants .
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a special experience with the elephants, especially Som Boon. It’s great to know Jasmine was kind, patient, and knowledgeable throughout your visit.
Amazing experience one of the best in Thailand! Exceeded every expectation Amazing guides driver and experience one not to be missed You should book this tour Value for money and had the best time These people really care about the elephants and there welfare
Thank you so much for your amazing feedback. We’re delighted to hear that the experience exceeded your expectations and that our guides and driver helped make it one of your best memories in Thailand. It’s wonderful to know you felt the team truly cares about the elephants and their welfare. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon.
Nice to interact with the elephants. Communication from staff was at times lacking and confusing. Waterfall felt more like a filling activity. Overall a good tour!
Thank you for your review! We’re glad you enjoyed interacting with the elephants and overall had a good tour. We appreciate your feedback on communication and the waterfall stop, and we’ll use it to improve the experience for future guests.
This was an amazing and educational experience which was very enjoyable. We learned about how they care for the elephants, we made food for the elephants which was much more informative than someone showing you. We also did some Thai cooking and cut down banana trees to help feed the elephants. The trip ended with a visit to the waterfall to cool off. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. This was a quality experience where we learned about elephants at a relaxed pace.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the educational and hands-on parts of the experience—from preparing food for the elephants to participating in Thai cooking and helping with banana trees. It’s great to know that the relaxed pace and the visit to the waterfall added to your enjoyment, and we’re pleased that your guide made the day informative and friendly. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another meaningful and memorable experience!
The day began with a briefing from the guide around the reserve and the half-day setup (quite ok English). Then we prepared some elephant snacks that were fed to the elephants. Then one of the elephants got a walk down to a river where it ate some and washed. We could take many pictures and the guides were happy to take pictures. After the elephant walk we went to a waterfall (Sai Rung) where there was an opportunity to cool off for a while. The last part of the waterfall is on foot for a few minutes on rocky paths. After this we went about 40 minutes to get to the sea turtle conservation center. Here there were turtles from a few weeks to several years old. The turtles were placed in tubs and pools filled with water and one or more rocks. Very spartan. Finally we went to another place (Khao lak waterside) to have lunch. Quite ok food and in very large quantities. After this we sat down again in the transfer for repatriation. In summary, we had settled for the initial visit to the elephant sanctuary and possibly the waterfall. The rest felt not worth it and consisted of 80% of transport (songthaew) which was very difficult for the children and feels quite unsafe for longer distances on major roads. Information about the transports had to be informed when ordering. The Turtle Center is recommended not to spend either time or money on. The rating is based on the overall experience. Only elephant + waterfall had given a slightly higher rating.
Excellent experience. It is heart warming to see how much they love and care for their elephants. Happy to have found a real ETHICAL and caring sanctuary. Their workers are very helpful and friendly. We had to go back to the hotel earlier than expected and one of their workers picked up us with their car and drove us back. She was very kind and really welcoming. Thank you so much! And thanks for rescuing and taking care of those elephants!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you felt the care and love we put into looking after our elephants. It’s always our priority to ensure both our elephants and guests feel safe, happy, and respected. We’re especially glad that our team could assist you with your early return to the hotel—it’s our pleasure to provide a welcoming and supportive experience for all our visitors. Your kind words mean a lot to us and inspire our team to continue our mission of ethical elephant care. We hope to welcome you again for another memorable visit with our rescued elephants!
Well organised. Enjoyed the whole trip. Wel thought out. Staff very attentive and well organised. Highly recommended
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the entire trip and found everything well-organized. It's great to know our attentive staff made a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Where do i start ? What a beautifull day out we were taken to a bamboo covered hut where they told us how to mix the food a mixture of Bananas and leaves ect We squalched it between our fingers to mix it completely then made into balls and fed these magnificent animals BoonLap 💕and Arathai 💕 We were encouraged to feed them by their trunks then straight into their mouth WOW !!! After that we headed down to the river we were told that it may not be possible to go in the river as we had some real down pours so i just went down in my cut offs and t.shirt then they said we could go in to scrub them with the mud thiis is protection from insects and is a sun protector for the Elephants...i was straight in wether i got muddy or not Omg it was hilarous i had mud and water all over me but wouldnt have missed it for the world a truly great trip when i got back to the people carrier we had been travelling in all day i ended up sitting on my kagool WORTH EVERY PENNY !!!! Just do it
Thank you so much for your incredible and heartfelt review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with BoonLap and Arathai — your excitement and joy truly shine through your words! It sounds like you embraced every part of the experience, from preparing the food to jumping right into the mud with the elephants. We love that you appreciated the natural way we care for the elephants, including the mud bath which is not only fun but essential for their well-being. Your open-mindedness and enthusiasm made the day just as special for us too. Thank you for supporting our sanctuary and for sharing such a vivid and joyful story. We hope to welcome you back one day for another unforgettable adventure! 🐘💚🌿
This was a very special day for my wife and I. The whole holiday was pretty much geared around visiting an Elephant sanctuary and we were not disappointed! The Khao Lak sanctuary was a very kind and supportive team, evidently putting the needs of their elephants first. The feedback was that during COVID, the decision was made after pressure from guides, to cease the elephants carrying tourists down a hill to the feeding location and to just allow they to walk next to the guests. This then allowed the guests have photos, prepare food to feed the elephants and get to learn about their needs and support. Plus have great fun while they nuzzled you for more food. My wife and I fell in love with them and I truly appreciated the honesty of the team there when it came to donations and what have you. The sanctuary is driven by tourism and that in turn, allows them to give the elephants a good life. So, for that reason I felt it important to provide this glowing review. Unlike another local sanctuary, this one doesn't allow you to wash the elephants. For good reason, the elephants can only be washed so many times in a day! Plus, they enjoy playing in their pool to cool off. We had a show with two beauties hilariously named Lady GaGa and Beyonce! Both living up to their name and true stars! They will get to you. They melted our hearts and I hope they are well cared for ongoing. Highly Recommended. We had an incredible guide with 'Boy' who was very knowledgable and conversational. Very kind to make sure we were covered with bug spray and the like plus we had water. From there, we had an exquisite lunch after a foot massage nearby catered for by 'Boy' and it was true Michelin Star level Thai food. I understand that they 'had' accreditation before COVID and just need to go through the process again, which doesn't surprise me in the slightest. The food was marvellous. Great conversation and company too with the fellow guests. I will say, I appreciated the integrity and honesty of Boy too, we asked about donations to the sanctuary and whilst someone who was unethical would have taken this as an opportunity to potentially fleece tourists, his refreshing, honest and candid feedback to us on how best support was very welcome and kind. A truly trustworthy gentleman and I wish him and his family well. Someone who works very had for a living but with the highest ethical standards and he has my complete respect.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt and detailed review. It truly means the world to us that your visit to Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary was such a meaningful and memorable part of your holiday. We're honored that you chose our sanctuary as a key highlight of your trip and that we lived up to your expectations. Your kind words about our elephants, especially Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, brought big smiles to our team—they truly are stars, and we're so glad they stole your hearts! We’re also grateful for your appreciation of our ethical practices, especially around elephant welfare. It’s true that during COVID, we made the decision to stop offering elephant rides, and instead allow guests to walk alongside the elephants, observe them in their natural behavior, and learn about their needs. We’re proud to operate in a way that puts the elephants' well-being first. Boy will be incredibly touched by your praise. He is a valued member of our team, and we’re so happy to hear that his honesty, care, and hospitality made such a strong impression on you. It’s wonderful to know that you also enjoyed the delicious Thai lunch and the company of fellow guests—it’s all part of the experience we hope to create. Thank you once again for your glowing recommendation and support. Reviews like yours not only encourage our team but also help future guests understand what to expect from a responsible and rewarding elephant experience. We wish you and your wife all the very best and hope to welcome you back someday!
Worth every penny. Was not big crowd either so felt very personal. We booked a trip that had bamboo rafting g, white water rafting, quad bike safari amd zip lone the elephant sacruey so was a full day. We booked at a local tour shop in khao lak. Bathing the elephant was an unbelievable experience. They done it so just me and my partner had time with the elephant, then they done the other couple so felt very personal Excellent day 10/10
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that your day was packed with exciting activities and that your time at the sanctuary felt so personal and special. Bathing the elephant is truly a unique and unforgettable experience, and we're glad you and your partner had that moment to yourselves. We’re also happy to hear everything was well organized and that the smaller group size made it even more enjoyable. Your 10/10 rating means a lot to us—thank you again, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable adventure!
