Trip Info
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Optional join-in Transfer
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09:00-17:00
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Half day program include lunch or dinner
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English, Thai
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5
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Know before you go
This is an observation-based experience with no direct elephant bathing
Follow guide instructions at all times for safety
Maintain respectful distance from elephants except during supervised feeding
Not recommended for pregnant women or people with mobility issues
Sanctuary follows strict ethical guidelines for animal welfare
Overview
Samui Elephant Kingdom offers a truly ethical elephant experience where visitors can interact with these majestic animals in their natural habitat. This half-day educational program focuses on observation, learning, and respectful interaction through feeding and walking alongside the elephants. Unlike traditional elephant camps, there is no riding or forced performances, ensuring the animals’ welfare remains the top priority while providing visitors with an unforgettable, meaningful experience.
Half day Program
🕘 Morning session: Hotel pickup 8:00-8:30 AM
🕑 Afternoon session: Hotel pickup 1:00-1:30 PM
🐘 Ethical Elephant Experience at Samui Elephant Kingdom
⏰ Duration: 3 hours (Morning: 9:00-12:00 or Afternoon: 14:00-17:00)
🗣️ Language: English and Chinese speaking guides
✅ Includes: Hotel transfer, educational session, elephant feeding, buffet lunch
🎯 Experience: Powerball food preparation, skywalk feeding, natural observation
Feeding Program (No Transfer, flexible time to join)
🕑Available in every hours from 09:00-16:00
⏰ Duration: within 1 hours
📍 Pickup areas: Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Maenam, Nathon and other main zones
👕 Clothing: Comfortable outdoor wear, hat, sunscreen
🚫 Prohibited: Elephant riding and forced bathing activities
📸 Photography: Allowed throughout except during educational sessions
🌧️ Operation: Tour runs rain or shine (sanctuary provides rain protection)
Highlights
- Experience ethical elephant interaction at Koh Samui's first elephant conservation sanctuary
- Prepare nutritious Powerball meals and feed elephants from a unique 400-meter skywalk
- Observe elephants' natural behaviors in conservation areas and mud pits
- Learn about elephant anatomy, diet, and culture from knowledgeable guides
- Enjoy a delicious Thai and international buffet lunch in natural surroundings
- No riding or forced bathing - only respectful, natural observation
Itinerary
Includes/Excludes
Includes
- Half day program includes: Hotel transfer, educational program, elephant feeding, buffet lunch
- Feeding Program includes: Feeding elephants, Fruit basket for elephants, Welcome drinks and snacks, Insurance (by operator).
Excludes
- Half day program excludes: Roundtrip transfer from hotels on Koh Samui ( Depens on package), Meal, Gratuity
- Feeding program excludes: Roundtrip transfer from hotels on Koh Samui, Meal, Gratuity
FAQs
No. This is an ethical sanctuary that prohibits riding or any forced activities.
No. The sanctuary focuses on natural observation from the skywalk and walking paths.
Guides are fluent in English and Chinese.
Yes, for most areas. Self-drive options are also available.
Yes, children 5-11 years old can participate with adult supervision.
The tour operates in all weather conditions. The sanctuary provides rain protection.
