Half Day Activity Elephant Home Shelter
5.0
Forget the filtered "tourist" version of Thailand. Most people come to Samui for the beaches; you’re here for something that actually matters. Welcome to a sanctuary that doesn't just "show" elephants—it fights for them. This isn't a photo op; it’s a high-stakes mission in a massive, untamed wilderness. We aren't playing house. We are actively building Koh Samui’s first-ever Elephant Hospital. As our rescued family grows, "good intentions" aren't enough—they need surgery rooms, recovery bays, and professional medical care. Your visit is the fuel for this engine.
All included
Included:
- Accident Insurance
- Mobile Ticket
- Professional Guide [EN]
- Pick-up at your Hotel
- Food for Elephants
- Snacks
- Softdrinks
- Return to your Hotel
Excluded:
- Own expenses
The tour day
Morning or Afternoon Pick-up
Jump into our comfy AC-minibus around 8:00 a.m. or 1:00pm! We’ll swing by your hotel and head over to the elephant home animal shelter in the south of Samui. We’ll pick up some other fellow explorers along the way, so it’s a great time to get into the island mood.
Welcome and Introduction
When you arrive at the elephant shelter, there you will be warmly welcomed, and you will be received an introduction about the concept and objective from samui elephant Home. The elephants here can have a pleasant everyday life. As you will experience for yourself, the mahouts and employees of the elephant shelter treat the magnificent pachyderms very lovingly and sensitively.
Preparation of the meal
Participate in preparing a meal and learn how to make supplementary food for elephants. Afterward, you will feed organic food from our camp such as grass and bananas and interact to take picture with elephants. It will be an emotional, unique moment.
Watch the elephants
As soon as the pachyderms have enjoyed their meal, you can also take the time to watch the elephants while they are strolling through the extensive grounds. The elephants need a rest break, which the trained staff pays very careful attention to. If you have any questions, the employees are always at your disposal.
Enjoy with elephants
After the elephants have rested, they often have fun playing and taking a pleasant dip. Now you have the unique opportunity to experience the participation to play and shower with elephants in the giant bath to take care of the elephants. Now it's worth having the camera ready because you won't get that close to an elephant that's used to humans.
We bring you back
Around 12:00 p.m. for the morning and 5:00 p.m. for the afternoon program, we will drive you safe back to your place. We'll be dropping everyone off one by one along the way, so just sit back and enjoy the ride!
Good to know
What to pack
- Towel and swimwear
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Flip flops
- Reliable mosquito spray
- Camera or phone for photos
Safety first
For safety reasons, pregnant guests and tiny explorers under 1 year old aren’t able to join this specific trip.
Traveling with little ones?
Infants (under child age) can join the fun for free! Just make sure to mention them in the comment field when you book.
Tricky roads
If the road to your place is a bit too steep or tricky for our vans, we’ll meet you at a nearby alternative spot. If that’s the case, we’ll send you a Google Maps link so you know exactly where to go.
Flexible schedule
To give you the best experience possible, we might tweak the program a bit depending on the weather or traffic conditions on the day.
What travelers loved
- Mary Pitts★★★★★
This was a great tour for us. We were picked up at the cruise port and transported in a private van to the sanctuary. When we arrived we were warmly greeted and offered drinks and snacks. We were given a safety lecture and then made the treats we later fed to the elephants. We then went and fed the elephants. We were able to interact with all the elephants they had on …
- Christina Sch.★★★★★
Der Ausflug war ein echtes Highlight: kleine Gruppe, spannende Infos zu den Elefanten und ganz naher Kontakt beim Füttern. Besonders schön war der Spaziergang durch den Dschungel, wo man sieht, wie gut es den Tieren geht. Trotz Hitze war alles top organisiert, und das Team hat mit Fotos und einem kostenlosen Video für tolle Erinnerungen gesorgt. Absolut empfehlenswert!
- Derek Fabb★★★★★
We booked an afternoon tour to the elephant camp while visiting on the Norwegian Sun. The pickup was a few minutes late as other guests were being collected from local hotels. We were starting to get a bit anxious as we were on a tight time limit. The transport arrived and it was only a 20 minute journey to the camp. There was a briefing at the start, then we set …
- Stephen Barber★★★★★
From the pick up, this tour is wonderful! The staff, their knowledge and the true love for these creatures is amazing. Getting to know about each elephants history and how they came to be at the home helps create the understanding of everything needed to care for these beautiful animals. Making their food and feeding them is a real treat and contributing to their …
- Andreas★★★★★
Pünktliche Abholung vom Hotel und sichere Fahrt zu den Elefanten. Nach einer etwas zu langen Einführung, erfolgte die Zubereitung der Mahlzeiten. Fütterung und die Nähe zu den Tieren waren super. Das anschließende Bad im Schlamm mit Bürsten und Wasserschlauch waren auch top. Nach der leckeren selbstzubereiteten Thaisuppe ging es zurück mit dem Shuttle zum Hotel. …
- M.M.★★★★★
Wir hatten einen wunderschönen Tag mit den Elefanten.Sie werden sehr liebevoll behandelt und es gibt immer wieder freie Zeit dazwischen für die Dickhäuter.Mehr als eine Gruppe am Tag ist nicht zugelassen, die Elefanten wirken glücklich und dürfen sich frei bewegen ohne dass sie gedrängelt werden. Es hat viel Spaß gemacht, ihnen so ungehemmt mal näher kommen zu …
FAQ
Can children and babies join?
Children aged 5 to 11 pay the child price. Infants from 1 year up to 4 years join for free (please add them in the comment field). Pregnant guests and infants under 1 year cannot join this trip.
