Elephant Sanctuary Small Group Tour in Phuket

A top experience from start to finish. Everything we wanted from our trip and more. Dang was an incredible guide who is so knowledgeable and passionate about the welfare of the Elephants. Getting so up close to the Elephants blew us away and there isn't anything I would change about this trip, awesome.

This was our favorite experience in Thailand, hands down. Deng, the man who runs the sanctuary is so knowledgeable and the way he and the other employees love and respect the elephants is a thing of beauty. You get to feed the elephants, bathe and play with them and you get a delicious lunch. Don't hesitate, book this experience!!!

What a fantastic experience! Being able to get up close & interact with the Elephants was amazing! Our host Mr Yu was very informative & very knowledgeable about the elephants. Lunch was delicious!

It was a wonderful experience overall. We were lucky and were only 6 people in total which made it even better. As a family of 4 we had two elephants for us, and one in the water. Mr. Yu was wonderful as a guide, very friendly and easy going and he clearly loves elephants. The elephants also seem to like him and be very much at ease - or at least one Lulu. He also took amazing photographs, so we not only have precious memories from the experience itself but also great keepsakes! We learnt many things about elephants and about these sanctuaries. It took as over an hour to get to the sanctuary (please do not underestimate travel time to different places on the island!) and we were ready to walk and interact with the elephants. So, at the beginning when Mr. Yu started talking to us and explaining everything, we got a bit restless. However, it made a difference and as mentioned, we learned a lot.
We got to be close to majestic animals without hurting them and it is an experience we will never forget. In case you are wondering, these animals were all rescued so they have not been taken from the wild. They are in a way already domesticated and they seem to be treated VERY well.
You get a small cooking class in the package which was a lot of fun, and the salad was actually REALLY good, and then a Thai buffet lunch which was very tasty.
This was my daughter's birthday gift, and it could not have been better. It is an experience none of us will forget. I highly recommend coming to this sanctuary. I cannot compare it to others, but I did read bad reviews at least about trekking. Again, these elephants having been rescued, seem to be well treated and taken care of. They roam free on the property and have a mahout each (a keeper) who basically lives with - and for - the animal.

A once in a life time experience with much care and consideration for the Elephants as well as guest. The entire team of Mr. Yu, All Care takers, and staff were wonderful. The cooking class was a definite plus, and fun! The additional lunch provided was Excellent! It’s Easy to support this wonderful sanctuary. Highly recommend all ages.

Grandchildren loved this, good cooking lesson then feeding the elephants was amazing. We even got in the water to wash them, overall a great experience, thank you

Best tour we have done all holiday deng was so amazing and made learning about the elephants fun. We we got really close with the elephants but still was respectful to them. The Thai cooking class was also fantastic as was the buffet lunch

We learned a lot about elephants, and enjoyed feeding them, petting them and watching them in the water. The lunch was great and we learned how to make green papaya salad

I have been to serveral Elephant santuries in Thailand, this my second in Phuket, it is always a special experience and each place has it's own style, feel, The Lake Elephant Sanctuary is certainly the most authentic as far as natural environment, still quite structured, great cooking class and nice lunch, Khun Yu our guide from sanctuary was great source of info, if people worry about the prices of these tours, imagine feeding 9 elephants daily, that nearly 4 tonnes of food a day, also the care required and also look after the mauhut and their family.

The experience with the elephants were really great. The owner was so passionate and made the day very entertaining for everyone. The food was delicious and very fresh. He made it very engaging for us all with the elephants and there was plenty of opportunity for photos in different settings. The van ride was very long and bumpy, as a smaller tour meant we had to go between lots of areas of Phuket to drop off other visitors. It was great to see somewhere where the elephants are well looked after and there is no cruelty happening. They truly love their elephants and learning about the different aspects of them and their story was very cool.

Experience nature's giants in a safe and eco-friendly environment. The elephants we encountered were rescue elephants, and they were treated as partners rather than as circus sideshows. My kids ages 6-14 felt safe and had a memorable experience. The tour was purposely kept small which gives it a private tour feel.

Visiting The Lake Phuket Elephant Home was truly one of the highlights of our trip. The sanctuary is beautiful, peaceful, and clearly dedicated to the well-being of the elephants. You can tell they genuinely care for the animals and give them a safe, loving environment.

A special thank you to Mr. You, who did a fantastic job showing us around. He was knowledgeable, kind, and made the whole experience even more enjoyable. His passion for the elephants really shined through, and we learned so much from him.

If you’re looking for an ethical and unforgettable way to connect with elephants, this is the place to go. Highly recommended!

Recommend this tour. Got to feed and pet the elephants. There was an option to bathe them though we did not. The tour also included a great Thai lunch.

Amazing, humbling and humane experience. You start by learning about the elephants, and how to make them feel safe with you. Tour guide is very good. Then we make lunch in a cooking class, first for yourself and then prepare snacks for elephants. Elephants are majestic and very clever- each has a unique personality. The guides (each elephant has a personal caretaker) guide you on how to be safe and ensure the elephants feel comfortable. These elephants (all female) are rescues. For the most part, they feel comfortable with guests. It’s beautiful seeing the bond between the elephant and its individual caretaker- they listen usually but at times choose not too so it’s pretty cute (like the bond between a dog and its owner). It’s nice to see the elephants feel safe and confident here. The elephants are well taken care of. We feed them, walk around the property and then help bathe them. No riding or inhumane practice. Wonderful and humbling experience.

An awesome experience with these gentle giants.
It was enlightening to hear about the Elephants. The guide Mr. You was very knowledgeable and friendly, he shared stories of the elephants and personal experiences, bathing the elephants was a humbling experience and such joy to interact with these animals. The lunch was great and the cooking class was fun.
I recommend this tour to everyone visiting Phuket, it is a must do as it helps the Elephants who have been rescued from horrible circumstances.
They now have a beautiful home with freedom and it is our duty to help with that if we can.

5 stars! Had a great time!
Got to learn about the Asian elephants, make papaya salad, feed, walk, and bathe elephants. One of my favorite things we did in phuket

Wonderful experience
Elephant bathing was the best part of it .
The food and overall hospitality was five star.