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Excellent!!!👍🏻🐘
Super friendly guide. She explained everything precisely and gave clear instructions. Highly recommended! You are so close to the elephants, yet you also don't feel like you are doing anything bad for the elephants.
Samui: Elephant Jungle experience & The First Elephant Museum
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- Koh Samui, Thailand
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 84 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Samui Elephant Home
- Meeting point
- You can drive to park at our location and contact through our office that they will take you to participate in the tour. Also, we suggest you to arrive at our location earlier about 10 minutes before start the program. Thank you
Description
Discover the First-Ever Elephant Museum on Koh Samui – Walk, Learn and Give Back Step beyond the ordinary with this meaningful of unique experience combining culture, nature, and conservation. Visit Samui’s first and only Elephant Museum, where you’ll explore the deep-rooted relationship between elephants and Thai culture through interactive exhibits and historical displays. Then, join a peaceful jungle walk alongside free-roaming elephants—observe their natural behaviors up close and learn how ethical sanctuaries care for them. Conclude your journey with a hands-on conservation activity: create seed bombs from clay and native seeds, then launch them into the forest using a slingshot to help restore the elephants’ habitat. - Ethical tourism for take care elephants - Educational and family-friendly - Includes guided walk and conservation activity - Perfect for nature lovers and responsible travelers Support ethical tourism. Make a difference. Together We Can
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $55
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $35
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Receive some information about Samui Elephant Home and important information. Then participate to make seed bomb from clay to plant food for elephants in the future.
Visit the first-ever Elephant Museum on Koh Samui. This unique museum under concept “ The Elephant’s Legacy: Traces of Time, Steps of Change ” offers visitors an immersive experience, exploring the rich history and deep relationship between humans and elephants in Thailand, as well as the significant role elephants play in Thai culture and heritage.
Jungle walk with elephants into the jungle. Everyone will observe the real habitat of elephants about what they do in the jungle, how they play mud to cool down by themselves. After that, use sling shot to plant food for elephants for the future.
What's included
Included
Welcome drink
Full insurance
Roundtrip transfer at the hotel around Samui
Guided tour of the Elephant Museum
Pickup Locations & Times
We also provide roundtrip transfer around Samui island and the pick up time will denpend on the location. After booking that we will sent the confirmation through email. Please check email and waiting us at lobby during the pick up time. Thank you
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
84 reviews
How it compares in Koh Samui
- Rated higher than 83% of 86 reviewed tours in Koh Samui
- No. 30 by number of reviews among 336 tours in Koh Samui
- Starting price $55 is close to the typical $59 for tours of similar length in Koh Samui
Excurgo comparison of 336 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 this tour take?
Samui: Elephant Jungle experience & The First Elephant Museum lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $55 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 this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $35, adults from $55. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour 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. We also provide roundtrip transfer around Samui island and the pick up time will denpend on the location. After booking that we will sent the confirmation through email. Please check email and waiting us at lobby during the pick up time. Thank you Pickup points include Villa Flora Samui.
What languages is this tour 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 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 this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 84 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Samui Elephant Home.
Reviews(84)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Elephant visit
Very informative, learnt a lot about the individual elephants and where they were rescued from. The guides were great
X
Brilliant place- highly recommend
We had a fantastic experience on our tour today at Samui Elephant home. We did lots of research to ensure we were only booking an ethical tour and we were very pleased with the experience. All staff are very friendly and gave lots of information about each elephant. It is clear they show a lot of love and care for each elephant. The activities were very enjoyable and informative and we learnt lots about the animals. We would recommend to anyone visiting Ko Samui! Thank you Bestie for a great afternoon
T
Great all round
The guide Bestie was great, loved learning about the history of the sanctuary and being able to feed the elephants.
9
Absolutely amazing
This was such a beautiful sanctuary. You can really tell how much everyone that works here cares for the elephants. My favourite was princess! We got to feed them as well as see them bathe in mud baths and play. It was so nice seeing them so happy. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgable too. Bestie took us around the museum telling us about the history of elephants, what we can do to further support the unethical tourism and the differences between the two types remaining in the world. I would highly recommend this trip it was incredible.
W
Fantastic elephant visit,
Excellent organization, perfect view, clear explanations about the life of the elephants From how much food they eat to how long they live and sleep
E
Fabulous experience - so good to see elephants in a natural habitat!
Nana is such an informative guide. We loved hearing about the rescue elephants, the relationship they have with their caretakers, the plans for the elephant homes future. Its a Thailand must, Making the pumpkin seed 'food' to grow, seeing the elephants wandering in their jungle....they are clearly loved and taken care of. We need to stop any form of elephant riding/logging etc. The 8 girls and 1 boy are so gorgeous and we need to protect this species. Please visit & help! 🐘💕
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Elephant wonders - an exceptional experience!
This was a wonderful experience and so well done. The elephant sanctuary is spotless and so well run, which means the elephants are very well looked after. The opportunity to get up close and feed the elephants, walk where they walk and visit the museum was all wonderful. I could not fault the experience and excellent value. I love these beautiful gentle animals.
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My Elephant trip
Absolutely amazing, to see the elephants, feed then and give them a shower was the best thing about the holiday
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your visit to Samui Elephant Home. It means so much to our entire team to hear that our ethical approach to elephant care and the time you spent with our elephants created special memories for you. Your support plays an important role in helping us continue our mission of providing a safe, natural environment where our elephants can thrive while inspiring visitors to learn more about elephant welfare and conservation. Thank you for becoming part of our journey. We truly appreciate your kindness and hope to welcome you back to Samui Elephant Home again in the future. Kind regards, The Samui Elephant Home Team
R
Amazing tour.
We had the pleasure of visiting the Samui Elephant Home. We wanted to see elephants on our trip but wanted to ensure it was the in an ethical manner. We couldn’t have booked with a better company, the trip was very educational and we were still able to observe the elephants closely and feed them. Bestie was a very good guide and answered all our questions very eloquently.
Operator response
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for choosing to visit Samui Elephant Home. We are incredibly grateful for your support and are so pleased that you enjoyed your experience with our elephants. Our goal is not only to provide unforgettable memories but also to inspire a deeper understanding of ethical elephant tourism, conservation, and the importance of protecting these incredible animals. Every visit helps support our ongoing commitment to elephant welfare and allows us to continue providing the best possible care for our elephant family. Thank you for sharing your experience with others. We hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to Koh Samui. Warm regards, The Samui Elephant Home Team
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