Phuket Elephant Care
The whole point here is that nobody rides anything. You prepare the food, you feed them, you smear on mud, you swim with them in the lake and rinse them off. That's the day, and it's built around what the elephants actually do rather than a performance staged for a camera.
Two lengths run: a three-hour visit that covers food prep, feeding, mud and the pool, and a full day of around six hours that adds a small-group hike with the elephants, lunch and extras like a cooking class or painting elephant magnets. People who've done both keep saying the same thing, which is that they'd have regretted the shorter one. Groups stay small, guides talk you through each elephant's story, and they take photos and hand them over before you leave so you're not fussing with your phone. Families do well here, kids especially.
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Reviews from Google
We had the most beautiful experience at Elephant Care!!❤️ We started by covering the elephants in mud, then swam with them in the lake, and finished with a shower and feeding session plus we had cooking class and painting:) 📸 They will take photos for you and airdrop them before you go, so you don’t have to worry and you can enjoy the experience 100% 👌🏻Our guide, Sam, was incredibly kind and funny. He shared so many interesting stories about each elephant. You can really feel how much love they have for these animals 🚗There is an option to be picked up from the hotel, our driver was late 30min but we still had a great amount of time with the elephants and didn’t feel rushed or anything ✅Great communication ✅Lots of time with the animals ✅Super entertaining ✅Great food Highly recommend! Ask for Sam as your tour guide!
Phuket Elephant Care is a fantastic place, especially for families with children. It was an unforgettable experience — the kids loved being able not only to feed the elephants, but also to bathe with them, which made the visit truly special and interactive. The staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and always smiling. You can really feel how much they care about both the elephants and the visitors. Everything was well organized and felt safe and welcoming. There is also a small shop on site where you can buy ice cream, drinks, and snacks, which is very convenient, especially when visiting with kids. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Phuket — a beautiful experience with amazing people and happy elephants 🐘💚
A wonderful place where elephants are cared for and treated, not ridden. We chose this place spontaneously and didn't regret it at all: we fed and petted the elephants, and there was plenty of food for all of them. No one rushed us, so we fed and took as many photos as we wanted. And at the end, a pleasant bonus surprise awaited us: we decorated elephant magnets as a memento of this wonderful place and enjoyed cool water with sweet watermelon. I highly recommend it!
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Phuket Elephant Care: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phuket Elephant Care worth visiting?
Phuket Elephant Care holds a 4.9★ rating from 5,193 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Phuket.
What are the opening hours of Phuket Elephant Care?
Phuket Elephant Care is typically open 08:00-16:00 — 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 Phuket Elephant Care?
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: June – September (rough seas).
Where is Phuket Elephant Care located?
Phuket Elephant Care is at 3 หาดในทอน 5, Tambon Sa Khu, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand, in Phuket. Getting around Phuket: Grab (widely available); Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate).
Location Info
3 หาดในทอน 5, Tambon Sa Khu, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 83110, Thailand+66 61 248 8686phuketelephant.care/Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Phuket International Airport (HKT) receives direct international flights. Ferries connect from Krabi and Koh Phi Phi.
Getting around
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Tuk-tuks (fixed routes, negotiate)
- •Motorbike rental
- •Airport bus to Phuket Town
- •Ferry & speedboat to nearby islands