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Beautiful space
This was an amazing experience and would come back. Make sure you bring something to change into, or a bathing suit to get wet with the elephants.
Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup
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At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 19 reviews
- Languages
- TH, CMN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- OTO Trip Service
Description
Experience a meaningful half-day at an ethical elephant sanctuary in a peaceful natural environment. Observe rescued elephants as they live freely in their natural surroundings and learn about their care, history, and conservation from knowledgeable local staff. Enjoy a delicious Thai meal and join a hands-on workshop to make your own traditional Thai herbal inhaler to take home as a souvenir. This is more than a tour—it's an opportunity to learn about elephant welfare while experiencing authentic Thai culture. What to Bring: * Hat * Change of clothes * Flip-flops or sandals * Biodegradable sunscreen * Biodegradable insect repellent * Personal medication * Camera (recommended)
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 10+)
- $55
- Child (ages 4–9)
- $43
- Infant (ages 1–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary, learn about elephant welfare, enjoy a Thai herbal workshop, a Thai lunch, and round-trip transfers. Program order may vary by conditions. Morning Program 07:00–08:00 AM Hotel pickup 09:00 Check-in at the sanctuary 09:15 Sanctuary introduction and elephant welfare briefing 09:30 Thai herbal inhaler workshop 10:05 Guided nature walk and elephant observation 11:15 Refresh and change 11:30 Thai lunch buffet 12:00 Return transfer to your hotel Afternoon Program 11:00–11:30 AM Hotel pickup 13:00 Check-in at the sanctuary 13:15 Thai lunch buffet 13:45 Sanctuary introduction and elephant welfare briefing 14:00 Thai herbal inhaler workshop 14:15 Elephant observation and educational session 14:35 Guided nature walk 15:45 Refresh and change 16:00 Return transfer to your hotel The itinerary may be adjusted depending on weather or operational conditions.
What's included
Included
Round-trip transfer to/from your accommodation in Bangkok
Meal（Lunch or Dinner）
Activity uniform
Live English-speaking guide
Day tour insurance
Traditional Thai herbal inhaler workshop
Pickup Locations & Times
For customers located outside our service area, additional charges will apply depending on the location.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
19 reviews
How it compares in Bangkok
- Rated higher than 74% of 603 reviewed tours in Bangkok
- Starting price $55 is 40% below the typical $92 for tours of similar length in Bangkok
Excurgo comparison of 2,881 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup take?
Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this Bangkok experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
How much does Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup cost for children?
Children aged 4–9 pay from $43, adults from $55. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. For customers located outside our service area, additional charges will apply depending on the location. Pickup points include Al Sana Restaurant & Hotel, Mirth Sathorn Hotel.
What languages is Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup offered in?
The experience is available in TH, CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Experience with Hotel Pickup worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 19 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by OTO Trip Service.
Reviews(19)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Van / transportation
The elephant sanctuary was wonderful. It was the ride there and back we had a van full of people and the air conditioning did not work. When the drive is 2 hrs you need to fix the air in the van.
S
Magical
What a magical experience, you feed, wash and swim with the elephants. Well worth a visit. Lunch is amazing massive buffet and fruit. 10/10 Recommend
B
Must do in Bangkok!
It was great! We got picked up from the hotel. Everyone was so nice, funny and accommodating. It’s heartbreaking to read the background stories of some of the elephants but so heartwarming to see how close they are to their caretaker. I highly recommend it. Bring your swimwear or extra clothes. You’ll be in the pool with the elephants.
J
An incredible experience
Drink lots of water and wear sunscreen Where clothes that can get dirty and wet Bring change of clothes
S
Very exciting! And a...
Very exciting! And a great experience. Includes feeding, washing and bathing the elephants! It is brilliant.
B
Must do
Such a beautiful experience, you must do it. And pack swimmers. You get to swim with the elephants. Loved it
J
Exceptional, respectful, beautiful place to visit 🤩❤️
From the pick up until drop off I was positively surprised by every detail. The place is wonderful clean and spacious. The elephants live there happily and freely in nature surrounded by people who care and love them. They are treated with kindness and respect. No cages, no chains. Great fun for solo travelers, families, bigger groups. Each activity was long enough to experience the elephants and the place at its best. Highly recommend!!! 🤩
I
Animal lover’s dream tour
An amazing experience to get up close and personal with 12+ elephants varying in age from babies to over 60 years old. The staff are very knowledgable about each elephant and their story of how they have been rescued and rehabilitated.
S
Day with Elephants
Great day spent with the Elephants, interactive . Great informative guides, basic lunch included . Only negative, was the drive to the Park. Driver did not speak English and the transportation Van used, needed shocks....very uncomfortable drive out to the Park.
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with the elephants and found our guides informative. We also appreciate your feedback about the transportation and driver, and we'll share it with our team to help improve the experience. We hope to welcome you again soon!
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