Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Tour from Bangkok and Pattaya
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Bangkok, Thailand
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visiting an ethical elephant sanctuary from Bangkok or Pattaya can take planning, especially when relying on public transportation. However, this experience simplifies the journey with round-trip transportation included. At the sanctuary, you can observe elephants in a natural setting, learn about their behavior and conservation, and take part in responsible feeding activities too.
- Easy way to get to an ethical elephant sanctuary and back
- Learn fun facts about elephants: A guide provides commentary
- Ride comfortably in a vehicle with air-conditioning
- Enjoy the perk of having lunch included
What's Included
- Certified English - speaking tour guide
- Elephant's food and snack
- Insurance
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- LunchLunch will be served after the activities for the Morning Round, and after the activities for the Afternoon Round.
- Gradutity (not mandatory)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
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LIVING GREEN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY(BANGKOK&PATTAYA)
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair is not accessible
- What to bring • Extra clothes that you don't mind getting wet and dirty • Shoes for walking with elephant in sparse forest • Towel • Insect spray •
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Kylie_W
Simple but amazing. We’ve done a few elephant tours over the years marketing as eco tourism but they weren’t. These guys are the real deal. Crazy man is delightful and was amazing in calming down a few cranky US tourists who wanted a tour guide from pick up. The elephants are just wonderful and it was quite serene and I like the smaller groups. Food was simple but good. Worth the 2-3 hour trip from Bangkok. I felt good when I walked away and not sick about their treatment. Highly recommend this and glad we finally found a proper sanctuary. Baby Charlie was a highlight. Loved hearing their stories and seeing à lack of fences.
Reviews
4.8
based on 138 reviews
Moaz_E, Mar 2026
During our visit, one of the guides asked me to teach him ‘Black slang’ and followed it with racially insensitive jokes directed at my partner and me. It was an uncomfortable experience that overshadowed what should have been a memorable day. We hope the company invests in sensitivity training for their staff. Visitors of color may want to research other options before booking
Cameron_T, Mar 2026
The elephants were awesome and the staff very helpful. 100% recommend. Really cool experience to get up close to them. They look happy and healthy.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us.
JosephM, Mar 2026
The experience at the elephant sanctuary was amazing. Absolutely worth doing. Our only gripe was the fact that the description said travel would be 1.5 hours, when it was closer to 3 hours each way. Even so, we would go there again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. The travel time from Bangkok is an average estimate and may vary depending on your hotel location and traffic conditions, which in some areas can significantly affect the duration. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us.
Monica_M, Mar 2026
I was a little hesitant about this visit, thinking it might be another elephant "show", but thankfully it really IS a Sanctuary for elephants where the ones they have are rescued from either "logging" or "riding" places. It was a wonderful experience and very educational as well
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us.
Johnnie_J, Mar 2026
Sexyman was very informative, knowledgeable about elephants. There were info i had no knowledge of..
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to, Sexyman (Mr.Lulu the tour guide). Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
Seonaid_S, Mar 2026
Great day spent at Sanctuary although only 4 elephants there that day as some were unwell. We were served a lovely meal and then got to feed the elephants and then walk with them to to a watering hole where we got in with elephants and helped cool them off. The guide was very knowledgeable and took plenty pictures of everyone which we were then given FOC via scan/download the next Day. I did feel that the time there was a bit too long and the day could have been an hour shorter.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your feedback regarding the total duration will be shared with the relevant team for their consideration. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly meaningful to us, and we sincerely appreciate it.
Patrick_B, Mar 2026
This was a really awesome experience. Bring some bug repellent if you are bothered by flying insects. They are not horrible, but easy to eliminate from your day. The interactivity with the elephants was well managed by the incredible staff at the sanctuary. Seeing elephants unrestrained and without enclosures is a great way to see their true personalities up close. You can feed them, pet them, bathe them and get your photo ops during this excursion. The trip was also very informative which I was grateful to experience, as well. Lunch was delicious and beer was available for sale which was a big plus in my book!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a great deal to us.
Jon_M, Mar 2026
You are with all the rescue elephants on a 49 acre preserve. You feed them, pat them, and learn about their stories and struggles.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community truly means a lot to us.
Greg_V, Mar 2026
We visited the living green elephant sanctuary outside of Bangkok and had a mixed experience.
The guide (Mod) was excellent—very knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the elephants. The camp itself is very remote, set out in the jungle, which adds to the authenticity.
That said, it’s about a two-hour drive each way from Bangkok, so it takes up most of your day—something to consider if you’re on a tight schedule.
There were only five elephants on-site during our visit, as a few were at the hospital. The experience felt a bit limited because of that. It was also extremely hot until a sudden downpour rolled in.
One thing that gave me pause was the water activity. The pond is a man-made retention pond without flowing water, and we saw elephants defecate in it while visitors were still getting in. Personally, I chose not to participate due to concerns about cleanliness.
Overall, it’s clear the sanctuary is trying to provide a better life for elephants compared to riding camps, which is commendable. But between the long travel time, conditions, and having previously seen elephants in the wild in Africa, this didn’t quite live up to expectations for us.
Glad we experienced it—but probably wouldn’t do it again.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your detailed review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the guidance from Mod and appreciated the natural setting of the sanctuary.
We are sorry about the long distance from Bangkok. However, as this is an elephant sanctuary, it needs to be located far from the city to provide a proper and peaceful environment for the animals. Our focus is on animal welfare rather than visitors’ convenience in traveling.
Regarding the number of elephants, it is important that it matches the size of the area to ensure they have enough space and a good quality of life. For this reason, we cannot have too many elephants on-site. We also kindly ask not to compare this with the experience in Africa, as those are natural wild conservation areas where animals already live freely, which is a very different context.
As for the water activity, the pond is designed for the elephants, not for humans. The water is regularly refreshed to maintain hygiene, but we understand your concerns and appreciate your feedback.
Thank you again for visiting and for recognizing our efforts to provide a better life for the elephants.
Lauren_B, Mar 2026
This was a great way to see elephants up close in Thailand. It was a long drive from Bangkok but it was nice to get a couple hours outside of the city to experience this. Handsome man was a great guide and taught us a lot about the sanctuary and animals
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to Handsome Man (Mr.Lulu), the tour guide. Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
Verene_L, Mar 2026
Spent the afternoon with the elephants, was a fantastic experience, fabulous lunch followed by feeding the elephants, sitting with them, they were so friendly and gentle, crazy man the guide was very good, he knew so much and was very jolly! Was very warm and we were provided with plenty of ice cold water. We were told about each of the elephants and where they were rescued from. The elephants were all very happy and very well looked after. Fabulous trip and well recommended!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be shared with our guide, Crazy Man (Mr. Lulu).
Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly appreciated and means a great deal to us.
Rosie_P, Mar 2026
Great experience. You can feed the elephants sweet treats and help them cool off in the water. You can also observe them during their walk and eating their many meals. Lunch and water is included. Bring sun block and insect repellent.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Trent_H, Mar 2026
Jambi was the best host ever. He was very passionate about the Elephant Sanctuary and the care of these large beautiful elephants. Jamba or Crazy Man as he is known by was extremely thorough in his delivery. But most of all, his since of humor was on point. We couldn’t help to love him.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so happy to hear that you had a great experience. We’ll be sure to pass your kind feedback on to Crazy Man (Jamba, Mr. Lulu), your guide.
Your support for the ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is deeply appreciated and truly means a lot to us.
Keiry_s, Mar 2026
Our visit to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary was one of those experiences that sticks with you long after you leave. From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place is built around genuine care for the elephants and a mission to give them a better life.
The sanctuary itself is huge, giving the elephants plenty of space to roam and just be elephants. Each one has a dedicated handler, which made the interactions feel calm, respectful, and very personal. We got to feed them, walk alongside them, and even join them in the water to help cool them down. Being in the water with such gentle, powerful animals was incredible—one of those moments that makes you stop and appreciate how special wildlife really is.
What really impressed us is that many of the elephants here are rescues from difficult situations. The sanctuary has veterinary care on-site and access to specialized medical services offsite when needed, which shows how serious they are about long-term wellbeing and rehabilitation.
Our guides, Guapo and Crazy, absolutely made the day unforgettable. They were hilarious, energetic, and clearly incredibly knowledgeable. They shared so much about elephant behavior, their rescue stories, and the work being done to protect them, all while keeping the experience fun and engaging.
And the food—truly amazing! It was such a nice touch after spending the morning with the elephants.
But the thing that stayed with me most was something our guides said: if you remember one thing from today, it should be that protecting elephants and giving them natural habitats shouldn’t only happen here. It should be happening all over the world. Supporting Living Green or any ethical elephant sanctuary helps make that possible.
That message felt really powerful. This wasn’t just a fun activity—it was a reminder that small choices, like where we visit and what organizations we support, can help create a better future for these incredible animals
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to the tour guide. Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
Saskia_B, Mar 2026
Great tour with friendly guides
Had a fabulous time
Only area I’d recommend improving is the lunch should be covered at all times, as there are lots of flies in the area
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your suggestion about covering the food will be forward to related person. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Tillia_C, Mar 2026
Our time at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary was magical. Elephants are such beautiful creatures. Jumbo was our guide and he was fun, knowledgable and energetic. The experience was a wonderful one!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to Jumbo, the tour guide. Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
SR_B, Mar 2026
I just loved seeing the elephants, they looked happy and well cared for
Our guide crazy man was very knowledgeable about the elephants and also entertaining
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind feedback will be shared with Mr.Lulu, the tour guide. Your support for this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is deeply appreciated and means a lot to us. 🌿🐘
Rosie_P, Mar 2026
The handsome man and the crazy man were terrific as well as the eight elephants. Lunch and drinks were included.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be shared with the tour guide— Mr.Lulu will be very happy to hear them.
Your support for the ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly appreciated and means a
Sarah_R, Feb 2026
We had an amazing experience at the Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. We were greeted by very friendly staff and fed a delicious lunch of pad Thai with fresh watermelon. They offered plenty of chilled water bottles all afternoon. There was also a small shop that sold further refreshments and cold beer. The sanctuary was beautifully kept and the 8 elephants were all so well cared for. We learned so much about elephants and the team. We fed the elephants and were able to take photos with them and swim with them. All just such an incredible and memorable experience I will never forget.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Janine_H, Feb 2026
Great experience. Yiu get to feed the elephants and bathe them if you want.
Bring bug spray. The gnats were all over you. Very hot so dress appropriately.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Emiliano_N, Feb 2026
Great Experience, a must if visiting Bangkok.
Servíce is Amazing and the inmersive experience is unique
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and local people is so meaningful to us.
Uri_M, Feb 2026
What a great experience. You get right up and close to the elephants. I even got a chance to wash the elephant myself. This is a fantastic.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means a lot to us.
Andres_M, Feb 2026
Incredible experience. This is the kind of tourism should be encourage . Worth every cent . The guide was amazing
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is truly meaningful to us.
Sandra_R, Feb 2026
We had a wonderful time at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary. Lulu (aka Sexy Man) was informative, funny and a real delight. Being up close and personal with the elephants was such an amazing experience - the highlight of our Bangkok trip.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to Mr. Lulu, the tour guide. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is greatly appreciated and truly meaningful to us.
Joellen_H, Feb 2026
She speaks English and has historical knowledge of the palaces and insights to the rituals and setting. She helped me get a taxi to go back after the tour and waited to speak to the driver so I was re-assured to get to the right place, my hotel. She was kind too.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be passed on to the tour guide.
Suzanne_M, Feb 2026
Wonderful. Elephants were well cared for The guides provided thorough information. Would recommend to everyone.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to the tour guide. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community is highly appreciated and truly meaningful to us.
Debbie_C, Feb 2026
Lovely experience. Mod - our guide was funny, knowledgeable and you could tell he loved his job. The elephants roam free but come down to be fed and watered and you can jump in the water with them so take swimwear. The elephants take food from your hands so great for photos! We were fed and watered as well and there is a small shop where you can buy a soft drink and gifts but this shop only takes cash. Would throughly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to Mod, the tour guide. Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
Ruth_H, Feb 2026
Fantastic experience visiting this sanctuary. Our guide Lulu at the place was informative and comical at the same time. Love the elephants and baby Charlie
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience. Your kind words will be shared with Mr. Lulu, the tour guide. Your support of this ethical elephant sanctuary and the local community means so much to us and helps sustain responsible tourism.
Charlotte_P, Feb 2026
Absolutely amazing afternoon spent with the elephants and their guardians. Handsome man/ rad (our guide) was amazing the food was good although it was vegetarian pad Thai. I can't fault this place or their ethics. You can get up close to the animals without them having to do tricks for their food. They have a baby elephant who is 9 months old and was a pleasure to watch. He's notoriously naughty so caution was applied around him
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to the tour guide (Mr.Lulu - The Handsome man). Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
Noah_H, Feb 2026
Such an incredible experience!!! Do this tour!! We had so much fun with the elephants at the sanctuary. The employees are very kind, helpful, and funny. They help facilitate amazing photos and experiences. 10/10 recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your review. We are glad to know that you liked the experience. Your kind words will be forwarded to our staff. Your support to this ethical elephant sanctuary and local community is highly appreciate and so meaningful to us.
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