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Ethical Koh Siray Elephant Experience in Phuket

From฿900per adult

Connect with rescued elephants through feeding, rain showers, and beach bathing with zero riding.

Experience ethical, close-up moments with retired elephants near Phuket Old Town. Enjoy feeding, preparing vitamin snacks, outdoor rain showers, or bathing at a private beach.

Location

Siray Island, Phuket

Duration

1 to 3 hours (depending on selected program)

Tour type

Private tour

Hotel pickup

Available – depending on area

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Highlights

  • 100% ethical elephant experience with strictly no riding and no performances
  • Multiple program choices: feeding, rain shower scrub, or private beach bathing
  • Hand-make nutritious elephant vitamin balls and feed them directly
  • Walk alongside gentle giants and cool off together in the water
  • Scenic sea-view cafe setting with complimentary tropical fruits and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Welcome and Introduction

    Arrival at the sanctuary, welcome drink, and an introduction to the elephants' background and ethical care.

  2. Food Preparation and Feeding

    Hand-prepare healthy vitamin balls and enjoy feeding and bonding closely with the elephants.

  3. Water Interaction

    Walk with the elephants to a refreshing outdoor rain shower for skin scrubbing, or bathe together at the private beach (depending on program and tide).

  4. Relaxation by the Sea

    Enjoy seasonal tropical fruit and traditional Thai tea or coffee overlooking panoramic ocean views.

Times are approximate and may change depending on conditions, the weather and the supplier.

About the experience

Located in a lush natural setting next to a private beach with panoramic ocean views, this sanctuary is home to retired elephants from shows and heavy work. The sanctuary provides a peaceful environment where elephants live naturally and with dignity. Visitors can choose from distinct program options suited to their schedule: an intimate feeding and care session, an interactive rain shower program with skin scrubbing, or the signature beach bathing experience that includes making nutritious vitamin balls and walking along the shoreline. After spending time with the elephants, unwind at the scenic sea-view café with seasonal tropical fruits and local refreshments.

What's included

  • Elephant food for feeding
  • Welcome drink or Thai tea/coffee and seasonal fruits (depending on program)
  • Roundtrip transfers and travel insurance (Rain Shower and Beach Bathing programs)
  • Guided ethical elephant interactions

What's not included

  • Transportation for the Feed & Care program
  • Transfer surcharge of 250 THB/person for remote zones or 2,000 THB for private van
  • Optional professional photography service (from 300 THB)

Child policy

Infants aged 0–3 join free. Children aged 4–11 qualify for the child rate on shower and beach programs, or pay the standard rate on the Feed & Care program.

What to bring

• Sunscreen • Hat and sunglasses • Swimwear and change of clothes • Towel • Insect repellent • Flip-flops • Camera

Important information

This is a strictly no-riding and no-performance sanctuary. Activities may vary depending on the daily tide schedule. Please confirm your pickup time prior to booking.

Weather & seasonality

Activities may vary depending on the daily tide schedule.

Frequently asked questions

Is riding allowed at the camp?

No, the camp is strictly ethical with no riding and no performances.

Are transfers included in all packages?

Roundtrip transfers are included for the Feed & Rain Shower and Feed & Bathe at the Beach programs. Transfers are not included for the 1-hour Feed & Care program.

Which areas require an extra transfer surcharge?

An additional fee of 250 THB per person applies to Mai Khao, Nai Yang, Nai Thon, Layan Beach, and Ao Po Pier.

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