Koh Samui: Elephant Nature Care, the largest elephant sanctuary
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Koh Samui, Thailand
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
With this guided tour, you can discover one of the biggest elephant sanctuaries on Koh Samui with ease. Instead of waiting around for local buses, the trip includes round-trip transfers directly from your Koh Samui hotel. Then, once at the Elephant Care Sanctuary, observe elephants in their natural surroundings and learn about local conservation efforts.
- Opportunity to see elephants roaming freely
- Get there and back with ease: Transport is included
- Enjoy food along the way: Snacks and a drink are provided
- Guide commentary helps you learn about elephant behavior
What's Included
- Registered guide
- Full insurance
- Welcome drink
- Snack during the program
- Vegetarian food
- Pick up and Drop Off to your Hotels , Shared Transfer (Join Car)
- Cruise Passengers: Only if docking at 07:00 AM, not later, Shared Transfer (Join Car)
- Not Allowed for pregnant travelers
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
IMPORTANT – CRUISE SHIP TRAVELERS We only accept cruise-ship travelers whose ship arrives at Nathon Port at 7:00 AM. Cruise ships arriving later than 7:00 AM cannot be accepted. Transfer Type: Shared transfer (join-in vehicle) IMPORTANT – PICK-UP INFORMATION This package is operated by Samui Elephant Home. We provide pick-up and drop-off from hotels, private houses, and private villas throughout Koh Samui, as well as Nathon Port for cruise-ship travelers. ***Please contact us via WhatsApp 1–2 days before*** your activity to reconfirm your pick-up time and meeting point. Morning Trip – Pick-up Times 7:45–8:15 AM – Bang Rak, Choeng Mon, Mae Nam, Pralarn, Bophut 8:00–8:30 AM – Chaweng, Chaweng Noi, Nathon Port, Bang Por 8:15–8:45 AM – Lipa Noi, Plai Laem, Lamai Return: Arrive back at your hotel at approximately 12:45 PM. Afternoon Trip – Pick-up Times 12:15–1:15 PM – Bang Rak, Choeng Mon, Mae Nam, Pralarn, Bophut 1:00–1:30 PM – Chaweng, Chaweng Noi, Nathon, Bang Por 1:15–1:45 PM – Lipa Noi, Plai Laem, Lamai Return: Arrive back at your hotel at approximately 5:45 PM.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- “The itinerary may be subject to change depending on weather and for safety reasons.”
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, passport saved on Your phone
- Not Allowed for pregnant travelers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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
This was excellent from start to finish.
Very well organised, Informative.
The lunch was beautiful.
Interaction with the elephants was amazing... lots of opportunities
Beautiful video footage provided at the end was really amazing.
Excellent gift shop, really great prices.
All staff so happy, kind and loving... can tell they really live the elephants definitely recommend to all. You will love it.
Reviews
4.9
based on 361 reviews
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An absolutely wonderful experience! The guides are so kind and so full of knowledge. The care and attention given to the elephants had us in awe. They are so protective and mindful of the elephants welfare and ensure they are priority. The food served after the tour was absolutely delicious. We left feeling so happy and on a high. Will recommend to any and everyone.
Amazing and heart warming experience. Very informative and well planned experience. Your visit will stay with you always.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review, Danielle! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We’re delighted to hear that your visit to Elephant Nature Care was such a heartwarming and memorable experience. It means a lot to know that you found the program informative and well planned, and that the elephants left a lasting impression on your heart.
Thank you for choosing to spend your time with us and for supporting ethical elephant care here on Koh Samui. We hope to welcome you back again one day for another unforgettable experience.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Well done from start to finish. Employees are passionate about their job. We have a 17 year old and 20 year old. The entire family enjoyed it. Tremendous value for what is offered.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Dear Rick,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We’re delighted to hear that your whole family, including your 17- and 20-year-olds, had such an enjoyable experience at Elephant Nature Care. It means a lot to know that you felt the tour was well organized from start to finish and that our team’s passion for caring for the elephants was evident throughout your visit.
Creating meaningful, up-close, and ethical elephant experiences for families is exactly what we strive for, so your kind words truly encourage us.
We hope to welcome you and your family back to Koh Samui again in the future!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Incredible experience! Amazing journey through the elephant sanctuary! The work being done at this sanctuary is nothing short of Amazing! Angie and the other tour guides and elephant handlers were all awesome! Learned how to make food and experienced feeding an elephant for the first time. Didn't want the tour to end! Don't miss out on this incredible educational experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an incredible and educational experience at Elephant Nature Care.
It is especially rewarding to know that feeding an elephant for the first time and learning how to prepare their food made your visit so memorable. Angie, our guides, and the elephant caretakers will be very happy to hear your kind words.
Thank you for recommending this experience so enthusiastically. We hope to welcome you back again for another unforgettable day with the elephants!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Excellent tour, the service and the tour itself was amazing.
They really take care of the animals. Treat them with respect and also you can see them.
Hopefully they can take care of them forever.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Carlos,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and appreciated the care and respect our team gives to the elephants. Their welfare is always our highest priority, and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in the future!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
This is an experience that will stay with us for a while, it was fantastic to interact with the elephants in the natural habitat.
Everyone in our group had a smile on their face the whole time.
It was wonderful to know the elephants were not pushed to "perform", you took them as you found them, much like human interactions.
If you want to see elephants, abhor the elephant rides etc, want a hands on experience, I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We're delighted to hear that your visit was such a memorable experience. It means a lot to know you appreciated seeing the elephants living naturally, without being asked to perform. Their welfare and freedom always come first, and we're so happy this made your visit special. Thank you for recommending the sanctuary, and we hope to welcome you back to Koh Samui one day!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
A lovely experience. The team genuinely respect these beautiful animals. The conservation efforts are commendable. Definitely value for money and an awesome activity.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear Mandy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We are delighted to hear that you had such a lovely experience with our elephants. It means a lot to us that you recognized the team's genuine respect and care for these beautiful animals. Supporting ethical elephant tourism and conservation is at the heart of what we do, so your kind words are truly appreciated.
Thank you for recommending the experience, and we hope to welcome you back to Koh Samui for more unforgettable memories in the future!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team Koh Samui, Thailand
The best elephant conservation home we’ve been to. The elephants are well taken care of and all the activities over the 3 hours were phenomenal, one of the most wholesome experiences we’ve been to.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a wholesome and memorable experience at the sanctuary. It means a lot to know that you appreciated the care and dedication given to our elephants, as their welfare is always our highest priority.
We're thrilled that you enjoyed all the activities throughout the visit and that it stands out as one of the best elephant conservation experiences you've had. Thank you for your kind support, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team Koh Samui, Thailand
My wife and I booked this as an activity on our honeymoon. We visited the sanctuary in May 2026.
Pros:
- The facilities are extremely nice.
- The onsite staff is awesome and passionate.
- The center is a humane elephant sanctuary.
Cons:
- No power when we visited.
- The burning trash smell was dangerous to breathe.
- The ride from where we were staying was uncomfortable.
If you want to enjoy your outing, follow these tips:
- Book your own private transfer. It’s worth the extra money as traffic is very heavy on Koh Samui, and riding in a shared van takes extra time and isn’t comfortable.
- Inquire beforehand if the facility has power.
- Inquire beforehand if trash will be burned next door during your visit.
In full disclosure, we got a Grab to leave early because of the power and burning trash situation. We requested and did not receive a refund.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for visiting us during your honeymoon and for sharing your honest feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff, facilities, and our commitment to caring for the elephants humanely. 😊
We are very sorry that the temporary power issue and smoke from a neighboring area affected your experience. Unfortunately, these situations were outside of our control, but we completely understand your frustration. Your comments are valuable and will help us improve communication with future guests.
We wish you both all the best and thank you again for your visit.
What an amazing morning. From learning about the teams vision and dedication to the elephants, to the sustainability of their food sources and how they plan that. Then making their food and feeding them was awesome and then watching them enjoy their time in their jungle. Was truly a joy to experience and thank you to the wonderful team that care for these beautiful animals every day. Thank you for my daughter’s wonderful birthday gift as well.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re truly happy to hear that your visit to Elephant Nature Care was such a meaningful experience—from learning about the team’s vision and sustainable care, to preparing food and spending time with the elephants in their natural jungle environment 🐘🌿
It means a lot to us that this special day also became a memorable birthday for your daughter, what a lovely way to celebrate!
We’ll be sure to share your kind words with our dedicated team. We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
A really enjoyable experience. We learned about the elephants, prepared elephant food and fed them. We also got to spend time with them in the jungle. We were given great food, snacks & drinks. We were also given a video of our visit. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and ensured everyone had a great time. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! ✨
We’re delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience with the elephants and enjoyed every part of the day, from preparing their food to spending time with them in their natural environment. It’s also great to know you appreciated the food, video, and especially our team’s care and knowledge.
Your kind words truly mean a lot to us, and we’re so happy you felt well looked after. We hope to welcome you again in the future for another special day with these gentle giants 🐘💚
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Very well orgsnised Tour. Pick up and drop off at hotel. English speaking staff and very well structured day. It's clear the staff care about the elephants and ut was a lovely opportunity learn about the elephants and interact with them. Such an enjoyable day. Staff took care to protect us from the sun, keep us hydrated and provided a light lunch. Highly recommended and great to know money is going to such a worthwhile cause.
Response from Host, May 2026
Dear Guest ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you for your wonderful review and kind recommendation!
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed such a well-organized day at the elephant sanctuary. It’s especially meaningful to know you felt the genuine care our team has for the elephants and that you had a chance to learn and interact with them in a responsible way.
We’re also glad our staff helped keep you comfortable throughout the day, from sun protection to refreshments and lunch.
Your support truly makes a difference, and we hope to welcome you back again for another memorable experience in Koh Samui.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team Koh Samui, Thailand
This tour was highly unorganized from the start. I arrived at the meeting point 15 minutes early and checked with 3 different vendors holding signs for the elephant sanctuary, but none of them were for our tour.
About 10 mins after the scheduled meeting time, a few of us were confused and asking around to figure out which guide we belonged to, but no one seemed to know. One of the other guides even made a phone call for me trying to figure things out. After all the other groups had left, I contacted the company and was told to wait. A man pulled up in a van. He spoke very little English, but based on his clipboard, we realized we were part of his group.
He drove us to the sanctuary and we arrived late. Because of the delay, we were asked if we wanted to spend more time with the elephants and skip lunch. Most of us agreed, and someone asked if lunch could be packed to go.
The Samui Elephant Home sanctuary itself was very nice, clean, well-maintained, and the staff were incredibly kind and informative. The ladies there did a wonderful job sharing the history of each elephant, and I loved that we were able to see them roaming freely in a more natural, jungle-like environment.
The handlers working directly with the elephants seemed somewhat impatient and annoyed with the group and whole process. As we were leaving, I noticed one of them standing next to an elephant smoking a cigarette, which didn’t seem appropriate or healthy for the animals.
On a positive note, the staff kindly packed our lunches for us before we left, and the food was delicious.
Overall, while the sanctuary itself was a great experience, the lack of organization and coordination from the tour company took away from what could have been a much better day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dear Anne,
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re sorry for the confusion at the meeting point. As you were traveling by cruise ship and docking in Koh Samui, there were many groups arriving at the same time, so the meeting area can be quite busy and crowded — this is normal on cruise days.
Arriving 15 minutes early is great, and as mentioned in our information, pickup is within a time frame. Our driver met you within that scheduled window, so it was not considered late. We had also already informed this timing clearly before the tour started.
Regarding lunch, our regular program does include time to eat. However, as your group needed to return to the cruise pier earlier than standard tours due to cruise schedule restrictions, we offered the option to spend more time with the elephants instead. This arrangement was also explained in advance.
We truly appreciate your feedback and kindly ask for your understanding that cruise tours follow a slightly different timing. We always do our best to adapt to guests’ schedules while still providing a good experience.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
The sanctuary is lovely and the tour is overall well structured. A few thing to mention though: the whole tour from the moment you get picked up till you are dropped off is 5h, not 3. If you are staying in the north of Koh Samui, you are 1h away from the sanctuary. The pick up car was an open truck (no AC, you are in the heat for 1h straight)- it’s exhausting, especially during the heat peak (you get picked up at 1pm).
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback and for visiting the sanctuary. 🌿🐘
We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the experience and found the tour well structured.
Regarding the duration and travel time, we understand your point. Travel times on Koh Samui can vary depending on location and traffic conditions, and guests staying in the north may have a longer journey.
Our type of transport depends on the pick-up locations scheduled for that day. In many cases, we need to collect guests staying at hillside villas, so a 4×4 vehicle is required to access those areas safely. (Safari style)
We truly appreciate your comments and will continue working to improve guest comfort and provide clearer timing expectations for future guests.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
We had such a great time with the elephants! They were incredibly sweet and gentle. We got to prepare food for them, feed them plenty, and even help bathe them, which was such a special experience. It was amazing to see them roaming freely in a large, open space.
We also appreciated seeing the many certifications they have showing their commitment to proper elephant care. It’s inspiring that they hope to build an elephant hospital in the future once they have enough funding.
I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting the island. Thank you for such a memorable experience—we’ll never forget it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! 🌟
We’re truly happy to hear you had such a meaningful experience with the elephants. It’s lovely to know you enjoyed preparing food, feeding, and bathing them, and that you appreciated seeing them roam freely in their natural environment.
We’re also grateful you noticed the team’s dedication to responsible elephant care and their dream of building an elephant hospital in the future. Your kind words and recommendation mean a lot to us and the team.
Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience on Koh Samui!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Strongly recommend this tour. Had acgreat time feeding and interacting with multiple elephants in their natural habitat. Guides were knowledgeable, informative and professional. Sad hearing the back stories of the elephants, but happy they have been rescued. The tour waited for use past the start time while we got tendered from our cruise ship. Princess Cruise Line, prioritized elite passengers and people with ship excursions over passengers who privately booked tours.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Julie,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review and for strongly recommending the experience!
We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time feeding and interacting with the elephants, and that our guides made the visit informative and meaningful. It’s truly touching to learn their stories, and we’re happy you could see them now living in a safe and caring environment.
We also appreciate you mentioning the tender delay, we completely understand how cruise schedules can be unpredictable, and we’re always happy to do our best to accommodate our guests whenever possible.
Thank you again for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Koh Samui in the future!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
What a wonderful day ,staff are friendly, informative and clearly passionate about the welfare of the elephants
Highly recommend this half day experience
Driver friendly and prompt, have booked through this company several times and cant fault them at all🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🌟🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘🐘
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Mark, for your amazing review and continued support! 🐘
We’re delighted to hear you had such a great day at Elephant Nature Care and that our team’s passion and care for the elephants made a strong impression.
It’s also wonderful to know you were happy with the driver and that you’ve chosen to book with us multiple times, this truly means a lot to us! We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again in Koh Samui.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team Koh Samui, Thailand
It's quite hands on albeit not all of a total of 9 elephants can be touched. U make food & feed them. Drivers to/from hotel were very good. Beverages & a substantial snack was also included.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the hands-on experience at Elephant Nature Care and had the chance to prepare food and feed the elephants. It’s also great to hear that the transfers, refreshments, and snacks met your expectations. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you again in Koh Samui.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
The best ever! Shady area, beautiful, wonderful people who take care of elephants. One of the best shore excursions I have ever had!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your amazing 5-star review!
We’re truly happy to hear that you considered this one of the best shore excursions you have ever had. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the beautiful and shady natural environment, and that our team’s dedication to caring for the elephants made such a positive impression on you.
Our goal is always to provide a meaningful and ethical experience where guests can learn about the elephants while seeing them well cared for in a peaceful setting. Your kind words mean a lot to our whole team.
We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Koh Samui!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
We had an excellent 3hr experience where we prepared some food for the elephants, fed one, saw eight others then walked to a field and watched the elephants eat. We then watched an elephant, close up, have some fun time in a pool.
A simple but nice meal was provided along with water, orange juice, tea/coffee.
The staff were very informative, polite and answered all the questions asked. We were all provided, via email, with a short video our time with the elephants. It was clear the elephants were well cared for and the staff were dedicated to them.
Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful 5-star review!
We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent 3-hour experience with the elephants. Preparing food, feeding them, and watching them enjoy their time in the field and pool are truly special moments, and we’re glad you could experience them up close. It’s also great to know that you enjoyed the simple meal and refreshments provided during the visit.
Our team works very hard to care for the elephants and to share meaningful information with our guests, so your kind words about the staff being informative and polite mean a lot to us. We’re also happy that you enjoyed receiving the video memories of your time with the elephants.
Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to Koh Samui!
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Fantastic experience!! From contact as soon as we had booked, to maps of exactly where to meet the driver, who was very helpful. The Team at the sanctuary were knowledgeable and the elephants were amazing. To see them in their natural habitat and thriving, after hearing some awful stories of their past, was definitely worth the trip. From learning about the individual elephants and how they are being looked after, to making their food, feeding them, seeing them in the jungle, and enjoying a mud and water bath! Value for money and definitely worth doing when in Koh Samui.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review. We are truly delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Elephant Nature Care.
It’s great to know that everything went smoothly from the moment you booked, including the meeting instructions and the helpful driver. We are also very happy that you enjoyed spending time with the elephants and learning about their individual stories. Seeing them living peacefully in a natural environment after difficult pasts is something very meaningful for all of us.
We’re glad you enjoyed the full experience — from preparing food and feeding the elephants, to walking with them in the jungle and watching them enjoy their mud and water bath. Moments like these are truly special and help create a deeper understanding of their care and wellbeing.
Thank you as well for mentioning the value of the experience and for recommending it to others visiting Koh Samui. Your support means a lot to our team and to the elephants.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand 🐘🌿
Fantastic way to see and meet elephants, my wife and I loved the experience and couldn't recommend it enough plus a great cause, angie, Betty and Kathy were awesome
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending the experience. We’re delighted to hear that you and your wife had such a fantastic time visiting Elephant Nature Care.
It’s great to know that meeting the elephants was such a special experience for both of you. Our team works very hard to create a meaningful and ethical environment where guests can learn about and connect with these gentle animals. Angie, Betty, and Kathy will be very happy to hear your kind words — we will be sure to pass along your compliments to them.
Thank you again for supporting this important cause during your visit to Koh Samui. We hope to welcome you both back again in the future.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand 🐘🌿
This is the 2nd time I’ve visited the sanctuary but did this time with friends and family. It was a great day, would recommend to anyone!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for visiting us again and for sharing your wonderful review! We are truly happy to hear that your second visit to Elephant Nature Care was another fantastic experience. It means a lot to us that you chose to come back and share the day with your friends and family.
We’re delighted that you all had a great time together. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back again on your next trip to Koh Samui for another memorable day with the elephants.
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Highlight of our trip to Koh Sumai. Really educational, informative and fun. 10/10 and an amazing experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We’re truly happy to hear that this experience was a highlight of your trip to Koh Samui. It’s great to know you found the visit educational, informative, and fun — that’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create for our guests.
Spending meaningful time with the elephants at Elephant Nature Care Samui is something very special, and we’re glad it left such a positive impression on you.
Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Samui again for more amazing experiences in the future! 🐘💚
Warm regards,
Tony & Team
Backpacker Samui Travel
Excellent experience looking at these beautiful animals being looked after very well. Had the opportunity to create vitamins and feed the animals and to watch them roam in the jungle. I would definitely recommend this.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🐘💚
We’re delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience and enjoyed seeing these beautiful elephants being cared for so well at Elephant Nature Care Samui.
It’s great to know you enjoyed making the vitamin treats, feeding the elephants, and watching them roam freely in their jungle surroundings. Moments like these help create meaningful connections while supporting ethical, welfare-focused care.
Thank you for recommending this experience, and for being part of responsible tourism in Koh Samui.
We’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
Warm regards,
Tony & Team
Backpacker Samui Travel
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. So much fun making the treats for the elephants and so glad that these magnificent creatures are finally being rescued and are able to live a happy life! Thanks so much to all!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your awesome review! 🐘💚
We’re really happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your visit to Elephant Nature Care Samui and had fun preparing treats for the elephants. It’s such a special moment to connect with these gentle giants in a respectful, ethical way.
We share your happiness in seeing these magnificent animals rescued and living a peaceful life in a safe environment. Your support truly helps make a difference for their wellbeing.
Thank you again for joining us in Koh Samui. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience soon!
Warm regards,
Tony & Team
Backpacker Samui Travel
Totally awesome experience! interaction with the elephants was great, I highly recommend a excursion.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you very much, Jon, for your fantastic 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an awesome experience and enjoyed the interaction with the elephants. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another memorable excursion in Koh Samui! 🐘😊
Best regards,
Tony & the Backpacker Samui Travel Team
Koh Samui, Thailand
Absolutely amazing experience visiting the elephant sanctuary with my two year old daughter. She loved making the elephant’s breakfast and feeding them, and we were able to ride in a jeep through the jungle. The staff were so friendly and helpful, they also took great pics and videos. Highly recommend this activity for everyone - the highlight of our trip so far!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your lovely 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that your visit was the highlight of your trip to Koh Samui, especially sharing such a special experience with your two-year-old daughter. Seeing children enjoy preparing food and feeding the elephants always makes the day even more meaningful for us 🐘💚
We’re glad you enjoyed the jungle jeep ride and that our team could help capture those precious photos and videos. Thank you for your kind recommendation, and we hope to welcome your family back again in the future!
Kind regards,
Tony & Team
Backpacker Samui Travel Group
Koh Samui, Thailand
This was one of my favorite tours of my trip.
One of the best experiences of my life. It was a great experience to learned about the elephants and how they were rescued. Preparing the food and feeding them was so great. We also got to walk around their habitat and watch them enjoy nature. After spending an afternoon with the elephants, I am even more in love with these gentle giants !! I definitely recommend this tour to any animal lover.!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Nancy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re truly honored to hear that this was one of your favorite tours and such a meaningful experience for you. Learning about the elephants’ rescue stories, preparing food, feeding them, and walking through their natural habitat are moments that stay in the heart, and we’re so happy you felt that connection with these gentle giants.
Thank you for your kind recommendation — it means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Koh Samui again someday 🐘💚
Best regards,
Tony & Team
Backpacker Samui Travel Group
Koh Samui, Thailand
Loved this place. I didn’t know riding elephants is not a good thing. Loved being up close with them
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day with us at Elephant Nature Care. It means a lot to know the experience helped shed light on ethical elephant tourism, and we’re so happy you enjoyed being up close with the elephants in a safe and respectful way. Your support helps us continue caring for these amazing animals—hope to welcome you back to Koh Samui again someday! 🐘💚
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