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Feeding Elephants at Phuket Elephant Care Samctuary in Naithon
A touch of elephants
Highlights
- Get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism
- Nourish elephants with seasonal fruits
- Make a photo with these lovely creatures
- Paint your own small magnetic elephant
- Reward yourself with a delicious fruit snack
What can you expect
Explore our Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary situated in Naithon in a green forest area with a big natural lake on the island of Phuket. We offer a convenient pickup service directly from your hotel by comfortable minivan pick with safety and a smile.
The friendly staff of Phuket Elephant Care will welcome you with coffee and tea including bread and some snacks, and you will get an introduction in advanced ECO tourism to prepare for your encounter.
Then it is time to prepare seasonal fruits for the elephants and feed them. Did you know that they eat between 150 and 170 kg of vegetation daily?! You can also take a photo with these lovely creatures.
The last activity is to paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take back home together with a keychain as a souvenir. And to top it all off, enjoy some fresh fruit. Leave inspired and informed, having supported the elephants with maximum freedom to naturally roam, forage, bathe and socialize at the Phuket Elephant Care Sanctuary.
Itinerary
- 08:30 - 09:00: Pickup by minivan from your hotel in Phuket
- 09:00 - 09:15: Meet the elephants at Phuket Elephant Care in Naithon
- 09:15 - 09:30: Enjoy feeding elephants with seasonal fruits
- 09:30 - 09:40: Make a photo with these gentle giants
- 09:40 - 09:50: Paint your own small magnetic elephant which you can take home as souvenir
- 09:50 - 10:00: Reward yourself with a healthy and delicious fruit snack
Inclusions
- Drinking water
- Towel
- Basic accident insurance
- Professional English speaking guide
Important
- Bring sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops, comfortable shoes and a camera.
- Luggage exceeding 20 inches in size will incur an additional fee of 200 THB per bag.
- To ensure smooth arrangements, kindly inform us in advance if you have oversized luggage and wish to change the hotel.
- If you become ill or have an accident and cannot participate in the trip, we offer a free date change. Please provide a medical certificate from a Thai doctor or clinic to confirm your condition.