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Elephant Sanctuary experience
The elephant sanctuary experience was amazing. The guide & staff are friendly & provided a good history of the 9 elephants, who are well looked after. Would highly recommend.
Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $87 / person
- Location
- Koh Samui, Thailand
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 796 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Samui Elephant Home
Description
Our sanctuary is the local sanctuary in Samui and everyone is welcome to visit us to observe elephants roaming free by themselves in the jungle. Learn the history about the story of the elephants and the important part how to take care elephants with us together. This program was run by the experience instructor guide who have the impression and passionate to take care Asian elephants. We invite to be a part for take care elephants with us together.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $87
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $43
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Roundtrip transfer from the hotel
English speaking guide
Vegetarian food after the program
Welcome drink
Full insurance
Pickup Locations & Times
Hotel pick up time depend on the hotel location: Maenam & Bophut: Morning session (7.45-8.00 am) / Afternoon session (12.45-13.00 pm) Bang rak & Chong Mon: Morning session (7.45-8.00 am) / Afternoon session (12.45-13.00 pm) Chaweng & Nathon: Morning session (8.00-8.15 am) / Afternoon session (13.00-13.15 pm) Lamai & Lipa Noi: Morning session (8.15-8.30 am) / Afternoon session (13.15-13.30 pm) We recommend for everyone to waiting us at the lobby of the hotel around 15 minutes during the pick up time at the hotel.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
796 reviews
How it compares in Koh Samui
- Rated higher than 85% of 85 reviewed tours in Koh Samui
- No. 2 by number of reviews among 335 tours in Koh Samui
- Starting price $87 is 47% above the typical $59 for tours of similar length in Koh Samui
Excurgo comparison of 335 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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 Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui take?
Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui lasts about 4 hours.
How much does Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui cost?
Prices start at $87 per person for this Koh Samui experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $43, adults from $87. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui 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. Hotel pick up time depend on the hotel location: Maenam & Bophut: Morning session (7.45-8.00 am) / Afternoon session (12.45-13.00 pm) Bang rak & Chong Mon: Morning session (7.45-8.00 am) / Afternoon session (12.45-13.00 pm) Chaweng & Nathon: Morning session (8.00-8.15 am) / Afternoon session (13.00-13.15 pm) Lamai & Lipa Noi: Morning session (8.15-8.30 am) / Afternoon session (13.15-13.30 pm) We recommend for everyone to waiting us at the lobby of the hotel around 15 minutes during the pick up time at the hotel. Pickup points include Villa Flora Samui.
What languages is Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 796 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Samui Elephant Home.
Reviews(796)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
8
AWESOME
Awesome staff and enjoyed the feeding and learning about the elephants. Such a worthy cause.
A
Very nice experience
Very nice experience Kind staff Ethic sanctuary
M
Great experience, worth the time and investment!
Really enjoyed the experience! The tour guides were very professional and made it very fun and enjoyable time learning about elephants.
7
Amazing experience
The experience was amazing. The guides were so knowledgeable and friendly and made the day informativeand fun. Hearing the stories about the elephants in their care was heartbreaking and eye opening. The guides and handlers are doing a wonderful job. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience and would highly recommend it
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Heart warming
We got to hear a history of each elephant and a bit about their personalities. We prepared their food and discussed their nutritional needs. Saw them in a natural area. The elephants are respected and treated with utmost care for their mental emotional and physical heath. I experience myself and my partner will remember for a life time. Staff was friendly funny and very helpful. Loved it
K
The Elephant Sanctuary...
The Elephant Sanctuary experience was amazing. Was fantastic to hear about the operation, where the elephants had come from, preparing food for them and feeding them, walking through their jungle habitat, and watching how they respected and trusted their human carers. The only disappointment I have is that we were picked up in a 4x4 truck which made the 40 minute ride very uncomfortable, to then arrive and find other people had been picked up in lovely air conditioned vans.
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Fabuloso
Love to know samui Elphant Home, see the animals in their habitat in a respectful way, prepare their food and feed them. It was a good experience to share with the family
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Amazing morning or afternoon
Amazing time, elephants and people so friendly :-) Can highly recommend this for either morning or afternoon. Ethical and caring. Help the elephants and give them a visit please. 👍
W
Samui elephant sanctuary
A great half day experience learning about the incredible work the sanctuary team do to rescue and protect the elephants.
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