Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket
Five elephants in a Chalong valley with no riding and no bathing, where 90-minute nature walks follow the herd through forest and grassland.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 09:00–17:00
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Details
- Address
- 888, Subdistrict อำเภ, 8, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand
- Phone
- +66 63 272 3415
- Website
- freedomelephantreserve.com
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Freedom Elephant Reserve is in Chalong, about 15 minutes from the Big Buddha hill and 25 from Phuket Town, in a valley of forest and grassland. Five elephants live here, and the reserve's rule is no riding and no bathing. It says it's certified under the Asian Captive Elephant Standards (ACES).
The main program is the Ethereal Nature Walk, 90 minutes walking alongside the herd through the valley, at 09:00, 11:00 or 14:30. The website lists it from ฿1,400 without transport and ฿1,600 with it, against list prices of ฿1,700 and ฿1,900. A shorter Feed Me Experience, from ฿790, is for anyone with less time.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Reviews from Google
We did the Ethereal nature walk which included watching elephants walk and eat in the area, as well as feed them with snacks like bananas and sugar cane and watch them bath freely in the mud. Elephants are being taken care of very well, they have enough sleep and they are free to walk around the area which is quite big. They have 4-5 elephants and they are all very friendly. We got information from our guide and learnt a lot about these lovely animals. It is a proper reservation without any torture and elephants seem to be happy. Visitors can observe the elephants. Would recommend this place!
Amazing experience. Finding an ethical sanctuary was important to me and this place checked all the boxes. They were on time and communicated well for pick up and drop off from my hotel, check in was easy and Tom was a great guide. The elephants seemed happy in their environment and what was okay for contact with them was thoroughly explained. Had a great time and was very happy with the experience. Thank you!
Must do in Thailand!!!! This was the most beautiful experience. The elephants have such respect for the trainers and us! They are friendly and the workers make it clear that you must respect their space. It is so humane and such an amazing experience! Such friendly staff! You can tell how much they care about the elephants! Price was so good for the amazing experience!
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888, Subdistrict อำเภ, 8, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand
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Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket worth visiting?
Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket holds a 5.0★ rating from 1,821 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket?
Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket is typically open 09:00–17:00 — 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 Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket?
The best months to visit Phuket are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – January — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: May – October (rough seas).
Where is Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket located?
Freedom Elephant Reserve Phuket is at 888, Subdistrict อำเภ, 8, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83130, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
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