Elephant Hills
Tented jungle camps in Khao Sok with a no-riding elephant experience, sold as 2- to 4-day packages with transfers included.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 07:00–19:00, Sun 08:00–17:00
Vet Elephant Sanctuaries
Only visit sanctuaries that prohibit riding, use no chains or bullhooks, and let elephants roam freely. Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai set the standard. If a place offers painting shows or circus tricks, walk away.
Details
- Address
- 316 Moo 7, Klong Sok, Panom
- Phone
- 052 001 186
- Website
- www.elephanthills.com
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Why go, and how to do it well
Elephant Hills runs tented camps in Khao Sok National Park, and its elephant experience is the reason it turns up on so many ethical-sanctuary lists. There's no riding. Guests help prepare the elephants' daily food, and the herd eats it at feeding stations in its own free-roaming range, so you watch rather than handle. The jungle Elephant Camp has taken guests for more than 20 years, and a second camp, opened in 2011, floats on Cheow Lan Lake about two hours away.
It's sold only as a package. The jungle safaris run 2, 3 or 4 days at the Elephant Camp, and the Jungle & Lake Camp safaris split the nights between the two camps. All transfers are included, from Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi or Koh Samui, which makes it the easiest way to add an elephant visit to a beach trip in the south.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.
Elephant Hills: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elephant Hills worth visiting?
Elephant Hills holds a 4.8★ rating from 1,058 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Khao Lak.
What are the opening hours of Elephant Hills?
Elephant Hills is typically open 07:00–19:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Elephant Hills?
The best months to visit Khao Lak are November – April (Similan season Oct 15 – May 15), with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February (strong European family season) — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas, Similans closed).
Where is Elephant Hills located?
Elephant Hills is at 316 Moo 7, Klong Sok, Panom, in Khao Lak. Getting around Khao Lak: Songthaews along the main coastal road (Phetkasem highway); Motorbike rental (฿250–300/day; the resort areas string along one road).
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