Ethical Elephant Observation by Samui Elephant Sanctuary

Koh Samui, Thailand

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Guide
Buffet Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Hotel pickup will be start from 7.30AM ( Activities start 9AM) Once booked, Tour operator will be email to you for the exactly pickup time.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Near public transportation

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

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Reviews

4.3

based on 6 reviews

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Elephant Experience.

Ernesto_C, Feb 2026

This is an outstanding shore excursion. Although we were late getting off the ship, the tour operator waited for us at the pier. We got to see 7 elephanrs, we fed them, we saw bathe abd lunch was included. I highly recommen it for cruise passengers. WELL DONE !!!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your excellent review! We’re delighted to hear the team waited for you and that you enjoyed such a special experience with the elephants, including feeding, bathing, and lunch. We truly appreciate your strong recommendation for cruise passengers.

the elephant sanctuary is...

Siona_A, Jun 2025

The elephant sanctuary is amazing. They are doing amazing things and they are all beautiful people. We love the elephants and they are well looked after

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your heartfelt review! We're so glad you had such a wonderful experience at the elephant sanctuary. It means a lot to hear that you felt the elephants were well cared for and that the people there made a positive impression. Your love and support for these gentle giants and the work being done to protect them is truly appreciated!

Yes, GO to this Elephant Sanctuary

Lee_W, Dec 2024

Besides being a fun & educational thing to do all by itself, this place is doing Incredibly Going Deeds. Giving care & treatment to retired, abused elephants is downright special. And the staff was so helpful to us human guests as well. Enen this old guy with a bad knee & ankle, trying to keep up. Great experience with great things being done. And you can feed a 59 year old elephant too.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for sharing such thoughtful feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit and appreciated the care and dedication we have for these incredible elephants. It means a lot to know that even with challenges like a bad knee and ankle, you found the experience enjoyable and engaging. Feeding a 59-year-old elephant is truly a unique and heartwarming moment! Thank you for recognizing the important work being done here—your support helps make it all possible. We hope to welcome you back again someday! 😊🐘

Enjoyable elephant experience.

Peter_V, Feb 2024

I loved my visit to Samui Elephant Sanctuary. You are given treats and water when you arrive. We saw several elephants. The group learned how to make a couple of treats for the elephants. We also pet the elephants. Make sure you listen to the guide. Some elephants are blind in one eye so you shouldn’t approach them from that side. The lunch was delicious. Definitely an enjoyable visit. I will have to come back someday.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

It sounds like you had an amazing experience at the Samui Elephant Sanctuary! Interacting with elephants and learning how to make treats for them must have been unforgettable. It's great that you received treats and water upon arrival, and it's important to follow the guide's instructions to ensure the safety and well-being of the elephants. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the delicious lunch as well. Visiting again someday sounds like a wonderful idea! If you have any other experiences or feedback you'd like to share, feel free to let me know!

Bad weather and no refund!

tmc2260, Jan 2024

Unfortunately, we were unable to visit the elephant sanctuary excursion that we paid for. There was bad weather and our cruise ship/port authorities said it was unsafe to allow passengers off the ship. We contacted the elephant sanctuary immediately when we received the news that we were not allowed off the ship. However, the sanctuary refused to offer a refund. In addition, they said they would send a letter regarding the payment made to them, but we never received it. We were very disappointed that at least a partial refund was not offered since this unfortunate weather was out of our control.