LIVING GREEN ELEPHANT SANCTUARY(BANGKOK&PATTAYA)

We had an incredible elephant encounter at Living Green Elephant in mid-January 2026. It is a 2 hours drive from Bangkok but it is worth all the troubles. The staff members greeted us with a lunch (afternoon session) and detailed information about the background of the sanctuary and the tour. The camps where we set off is clean with all necessary facilities considering the remoteness of the locations. After feeding the elephant in pens, we took a relatively easy hike up the hill to get a closer look at them in their more comfortable natural setting. The commentary from the guide gave me a whole new perspective of human impact on domesticated elephant. The climax of the tour was the bathing of the elephants. Some brave souls jumped into the pool with the elephants for a splash time. I highly recommend the tour for supporting the great work by people who dedicated for making a better life for the elephants.

My husband and I had the most incredible time at this elephant sanctuary—truly one of the highlights of our entire trip! From the moment we arrived, we could feel how much care and respect is given to these beautiful animals. Getting to pet the elephants, feed them, and interact with them up close was beyond magical. You can really tell they’re happy and well-loved here. Our guide, Lulu, made the experience even better. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also absolutely hilarious! His stories, fun facts, and warm energy kept us smiling the whole time, and we learned so much without ever feeling like we were in a lecture. The meal provided was delicious as well—fresh, flavorful, and such a thoughtful addition to an already perfect day.

It was one of the best experiences of my life! The trainer explained everything about the elephants he takes care of, and listening to their stories was truly impressive and touching. It’s also a great activity to enjoy with kids. Our schedule was as follows: 1. Briefing from the trainer – about elephants and safety instructions 2. Feeding the elephants and photo time 3. Walking up the hill to enjoy the beautiful view with the elephants 4. Bathing the elephants 5. Lunch time If you plan to visit, here are some tips: The sun can be quite strong, so bring a sun cap and sunscreen. You might get wet, so wear clothes that can get wet and bring a towel (there’s a shower room available).