Pattaya Elephant Sanctuary
Feeding and spending time with elephants, without riding them.
ThailandHalf dayEasy
Best time
Nov – Mar
Currency
THB
Climate
Tropical
Flight
11h
Language
Thai
The sanctuary takes in elephants retired from forestry work or from riding tourism. The principle is simple and shapes the whole visit: you do not ride the animals. Time on site goes to feeding, observation and care, led by the keepers.
The day opens with coffee and a snack, then an introduction to the place and the animals living there, each with its own history. Then comes the time spent with the elephants: preparing food, feeding them and supervised moments of contact. Lunch, traditional Thai dishes, is served on site.
Showers and a changing room are available, which helps, as few people leave clean. Bring a change of clothes and shoes that can get wet. It is an outing that speaks to families, and one of the few in the area to commit to a no-riding approach.
Highlights
Feeding and contact with the elephants
No elephant riding
Traditional Thai lunch on site
Showers and changing rooms available
What's included
Return transfer from your hotel
Sanctuary guide
Traditional Thai lunch and welcome coffee
Itinerary
- 1
Hotel pick-up
Transfer to the sanctuary.
- 2
Welcome
Coffee and a snack, and an introduction to the place.
- 3
The encounter
Feeding the elephants and time spent with them.
- 4
Lunch
Traditional Thai dishes served on site.
- 5
Showers
Access to the facilities to rinse off.
- 6
Return
Hotel transfer.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
Local partner
Globeasy local partner
Runs the excursion on the ground
