Immersed in The World of Asian Elephants
Enjoy a full day immersed in the world of Asian elephants at our beautiful Phang Nga Elephant Park.
Accompanied throughout the day by your elephant’s personal mahout and an experienced guide, you will have the unique opportunity to learn about elephants, their daily lives, natural behaviours, and the special relationship they share with their caregivers. For one memorable day, you will have your own elephant to care for and learn from.
As part of the experience, you will also learn how to prepare a traditional Thai lunch with our specialist Thai chef, using fresh ingredients picked from our very own organic garden.
This experience is ideal for those looking to step away from the usual tourist path, discover the beauty of rural Thailand, enjoy an authentic Thai experience, and learn more about traditional Thai cuisine.
At the end of the day, you will return to your hotel with your Elephant Story Journal, filled with new knowledge, cherished memories, and wonderful moments shared with your gentle giant.
You will arrive at Phang Nga Elephant Park at approximately 9:30 AM and spend a full day at the park.
Itinerary
Hotel Pickup
Travel comfortably to the park in an air-conditioned vehicle. Please note that pick-up times vary depending on your location.
Welcome to Phang Nga Elephant Park
Upon arrival, you will meet your guide and enjoy our refreshing signature welcome drink.
Meet Your Elephant
Your guide will introduce you to the history, nature, and fascinating life of the Asian elephant, as well as tell you more about our park.
You will receive a traditional cloth and your Elephant Story Journal. Your guide will then explain how to safely approach and direct your elephant, followed by a comprehensive safety briefing.
Discover the Daily Life of a Mahout
Watch a demonstration of an elephant health check and gain an insight into the daily routine of our mahouts, or Kwan-chang.
You will have the opportunity to take photographs of the elephants and record your discoveries in your Elephant Story Journal.
Prepare Your Elephant’s Enrichment
Prepare Napier grass treats and fresh fruit for your elephant’s enrichment box.
Observe the Elephants
Enjoy refreshments while walking along our canopy walkway and observe the elephants’ natural eating behaviour from a respectful distance.
Cook Your Own Thai Lunch
When it is time for lunch, our specialist Thai chef will teach you how to prepare a traditional Thai meal using fresh ingredients from our organic garden.
Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the meal you have prepared yourself.
Create Your Own Souvenir
After lunch, enjoy some creative time painting your own souvenir keychain. You will also prepare seeds that will later be planted to help grow future forest for our elephants.
Explore the Jungle
Take a guided walk through the beautiful jungle and learn more about elephant behaviour in their natural environment. You will also have the opportunity to feed the elephants up close under the guidance of our experienced team.
Discover Our Elephant Herb Garden
Visit our herbal garden and learn about the natural herbs used to support the health and wellbeing of our elephants. You will also learn how traditional herbal remedies are prepared.
Plant for the Future
Plant seeds using a fun and memorable slingshot activity, helping to grow future forest for our elephants.
Prepare Their Next Meal
Work alongside our mahouts to cut fresh Napier grass and bring it back to the park for the elephants’ next meal.
Elephant Knowledge & Q&A
At the end of the activities, your guide will share deeper insights into the lives, behaviour, and welfare of Asian elephants, followed by a relaxed Q&A session.
You will then have time to complete and summarise your Elephant Story Journal.
Relax & Return
Take some time to relax, capture your favourite memories, and visit our souvenir shop before we drive you back to your hotel.
Additional Information
Extras
Safety
The safety and welfare of our guests and elephants are our highest priorities.
Please respect the elephants at all times.
Do not run or make loud noises around the elephants.
Only feed the elephants food provided by our team, as human food may be harmful to them.
Always follow the instructions provided by your guide.
Never approach an elephant on your own. Although elephants are generally gentle and intelligent animals, they can weigh more than two tonnes.
Please remain with your guide at all times.
Guests with disabilities and those who are pregnant are kindly requested to inform a member of staff in advance.
Disclaimers
Booking Conditions
No-shows and cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled tour date are non-refundable.
A 3.9% processing fee will be deducted from all refunds made to credit card payments.
Insurance
Accident insurance is provided for all visitors. However, guests should be aware that this experience involves adventure activities, and participation is at their own risk.
As required by law, all guests must sign an acknowledgement form upon arrival confirming that they understand and accept these conditions.
We strongly recommend that guests obtain their own travel insurance to cover loss or damage to personal belongings, illness, injury, or the inability to travel on the confirmed tour date.
Lockers are available for visitors; however, Phang Nga Elephant Park cannot accept responsibility for any loss of or damage to personal belongings while at the park.
Please Note
The itinerary above represents a typical experience. Activities and timings may vary depending on weather conditions, local circumstances, and the welfare and wellbeing of the elephants on the day of your visit.
Cancellations
No-shows and cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled tour date are non-refundable. You may reschedule up to 24 hours of the scheduled tour date for free.
