My time at Bukit Elephant Sanctuary was absolutely beautiful. These magnificent creatures captured my heart. It broke knowing their history, but I’m happy that they’ve been rescued and are living a great life now. I love how ethical the visit was. The only close contact we got was while we fed them bananas and rice balls, other than that we got to observe them in their natural habitat and take pictures in front of them. The staff were super nice, you can tell they love the job they’re doing. Hearing about Princesses late night adventures was hilarious! I love how much personality each elephant has. I really hope the sanctuary is able to raise enough money to buy the land so it is not turned into a hotel resort😔 The only thing I wish I had more time for was to look around in the shop afterwards, our ride was ready right away (which was good) but I would’ve loved to support more by buying their souvenirs. Overall a 10/10 experience, highly recommend :)♥️
Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $49 / person
- Location
- Phuket, Thailand
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 54 reviews
- Languages
- TH, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Bukit Elephant Park
- Meeting point
- If you have your own transportation, you can meet us at the park. You can find the directions on Google map. Please Search Bukit Elephant Park and follow the map.Please arrive around 10-15 minutes before the tour starts.
Description
Your journey will include a new and animal-friendly experience with the elephants through living with them in a peaceful sanctuary. Safety and sanitization are our first priorities; thus, elephant riding and bathing activities are not offered here. We work with professional mahouts to take care of elephants and refrain from any forms of cruelty. Since you are in Thailand, we would like you to learn a little bit of Thai culture. The journey will take you to get an authentic experience of traditional Thai culture through activities like rubber tapping, making coconut milk, and Thai food cooking sessions. This unique and astonishing journey is only available here at Bukit Elephant Park.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 12–64)
- $49
- Senior (ages 65+)
- $49
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $30
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Unforgettable photo opportunities
A Basket of bananas for elephants
English and Thai Guide
A joined transfer provided from your hotel
Thai traditional Coffee/ Tea
Opportunity to observe elephants in their natural habitat
Umbrellas and Boots for rainy season
Not included
Elephant Riding
Bathing with elephants
Sunscreen (optional)
Insect Repellent (optional)
Mosquitoes Spray (optional)
Hats (optional)
Socks for Rainy Season (optional)
Pickup Locations & Times
Please show the booking to the driver to confirm the booking before getting in the van. Please leave us your accommodation/hotel name and room number for the pickup. The driver will be waiting at the hotel's lobby. Please wait at hotel lobby 10 minutes before the pickup time. If there is no show within the pickup time, we have to leave for other customers. The pickup place has to be the same as the drop off place. Free round-trip transportation from your accommodation provided for these areas: Patong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Laem Hin Pier, Bang Tao, Karon, Kata, Panwa, Koh Sirey, Kalim, Phuket Town, Chalong, Kamala, Surin Areas Pickup Time: - Bang Tao Area: 07.30-07.45 a.m./ 09.30-09.45 a.m./ 12.30-12.45 p.m. - Surin Area: 07.40-07.50 a.m./ 09.40-09.50 a.m./ 12.40-12.50 p.m. - Kamala Areas: 07.50-08.00 a.m./ 09.50-10.00 a.m./ 12.50-13.00 p.m. - Kalim, Patong, Laem Hin Pier, Koh Sirey: 08.00-08.15 a.m./ 10.00-10.15 a.m./ 13.00-13.15 p.m. -Karon, Kata, Rawai, Panwa, Phuket Town, Nai Harn Areas: 08.20-08.30 a.m./ 10.20-10.30 a.m./ 13.20-13.30 p.m. - Chalong Area: 08.30-08.45 a.m./ 10.30-10.45 a.m./ 13.30-13.45 p.m. Extra transfer charge 250 THB/ adult and 150 THB/ Child from these areas: Mai khao beach, Naiyang Beach, Naiton Beach, Layan Beach. If you are from other areas besides the areas provided above, please contact us via email for more information.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
54 reviews
How it compares in Phuket
- Rated higher than 86% of 410 reviewed tours in Phuket
- Starting price $49 is 11% below the typical $55 for tours of similar length in Phuket
Excurgo comparison of 1,873 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Stroller is not allowed in the park. We recommend to bring baby holders during the tour.
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 Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket take?
Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket cost?
Prices start at $49 per person for this Phuket 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 Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM.
How much does Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $30, adults from $49. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket 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. Please show the booking to the driver to confirm the booking before getting in the van. Please leave us your accommodation/hotel name and room number for the pickup. The driver will be waiting at the hotel's lobby. Please wait at hotel lobby 10 minutes before the pickup time. If there is no show within the pickup time, we have to leave for other customers. The pickup place has to be the same as the drop off place. Free round-trip transportation from your accommodation provided for these areas: Patong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Laem Hin Pier, Bang Tao, Karon, Kata, Panwa, Koh Sirey, Kalim, Phuket Town, Chalong, Kamala, Surin Areas Pickup Time: - Bang Tao Area: 07.30-07.45 a.m./ 09.30-09.45 a.m./ 12.30-12.45 p.m. - Surin Area: 07.40-07.50 a.m./ 09.40-09.50 a.m./ 12.40-12.50 p.m. - Kamala Areas: 07.50-08.00 a.m./ 09.50-10.00 a.m./ 12.50-13.00 p.m. - Kalim, Patong, Laem Hin Pier, Koh Sirey: 08.00-08.15 a.m./ 10.00-10.15 a.m./ 13.00-13.15 p.m. -Karon, Kata, Rawai, Panwa, Phuket Town, Nai Harn Areas: 08.20-08.30 a.m./ 10.20-10.30 a.m./ 13.20-13.30 p.m. - Chalong Area: 08.30-08.45 a.m./ 10.30-10.45 a.m./ 13.30-13.45 p.m. Extra transfer charge 250 THB/ adult and 150 THB/ Child from these areas: Mai khao beach, Naiyang Beach, Naiton Beach, Layan Beach. If you are from other areas besides the areas provided above, please contact us via email for more information. Pickup points include Saiyuan Residence.
What languages is Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket offered in?
The experience is available in TH, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Stroller is not allowed in the park. We recommend to bring baby holders during the tour.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Bukit Elephant Park.
Reviews(54)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Beautiful visit
G
Walk and feed - Amazing 🐘🐘🐘 experience
An amazing experience! Walking and feeding with elephants is magic. And what you guys are doing is special, for the elephants snd for the nature 🫶🏻👏🏻👏🏻 A “must do” for a trip in Thailand 🐘🐘🐘🐘
C
Amazing
Wonderful excursion in an endearing natural park with guides who demonstrate their authentic passion and affection for the elephants. I hope this space is preserved for a lifetime. Thank you for this unforgettable day
V
Tranquillity
This was a lovely experience. A very peaceful and tranquil setting. The guide was very informed and willing to answer all the questions.
P
Fantastic tour in a ethical environment
What a fantastic experience we had, feeding the elephants , watching them bathe, making rice balls for them and watching them be happy in their environment. The staff were so friendly and inviting and our tour guide Siri was full of knowledge and passion. The tour is suitable for all ages and lots of place to shade away from the sun and refreshments and cold towels to help you keep cool . Pick up to and from the sanctuary was punctual. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
A
Excellent visit to Bukit Elephant Sanctuary
We really enjoyed our visit to Bukit Elephant Sanctuary. Our tour guide Siri was amazing and had so much knowledge and passion for what she does and was always happy to answer any questions from the group and give us plenty of time at the different locations. It’s a great opportunity to see elephants in their natural habitats along with feeding them, observing and watching them bathe. I would definitely recommend the sanctuary to anyone looking to visit an ethical sanctuary in while in Phuket.
4
An amazing experience
The experience was 10/10. Our guide Siri was also excellent🌟Ps. Princess can run to Norway whenever she wants to 🐘
C
Trunkulous
Free umbrellas offered for shade, absolute godsend in the very hot weather today, excellent commentary and first class insight into every elephant given by JJ especially Grandma and Princess, feeding was a different experience as we got to make our own fruit sticky rice to hand feed the elephants, whilst never touching, riding or getting within 1.5m of the magnificent creatures. The transfer picked up and dropped off back at the hotel too
A
Elephants
On our temple and food tour with Sofia we made a stop. We got to feed and lead about the elephants. It was a short stop but well worth it! Admission was included with our other tour.
B
My wonderful experience
It was wonderful seeing all the elephants and getting to know their backgrounds JJ was really helpful and was a great guide we did the walk and feed tour and it was so worth it. The staff was amazing made sure we were refreshed and gave us cold towels once we came back so we could cool off.
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