Rock Pool Fun

Elephant Appreciation and Conservation

From: ฿2,500.00

Phang Nga Elephant Park #1

Overview:

Bring your family and friends to Phang Nga Elephant Park to discover what makes the Asian elephant so special. Learn about conservation and routine of a Kwan-chang (elephant handler) as you watch a demonstration of the daily elephant health check. You will learn how to respect and admire the elephants while you interact, watch, and learn. Under the very close supervision of our capable Kwan-changs and guides, you will be allowed to feed our gentle giants with a special snack and you can have a lot of fun watching them play in our rock pool. With our delicious snack box you can then visit the nearby Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre and a pretty local waterfall.

Early and late pick-up available. For early pick-up, you will arrive at the park at approximately 9.30am. For the late pick-up the arrival time is approximately 1.30pm.

In total, you will spend about 2 hours at Phang Nga Elephant Park before visiting the other places (scroll down for full itinerary).

Price:

  • 2,500THB per Adult (rate based on a minimum of 2 people)
  • 1,800THB per Child (4-12 years old)
  • Children under the age of 4 free of charge

Additional Information:

  • Transfers are included from Khao Lak, (Phuket, Krabi, Khaosok, Natai beach 500THB extra/adult and 300THB/child).
  • Supplement for a single-person booking: 1,500THB.
  • If you require to be dropped off at a different location than your pick-up point, this will cost an extra 2,800THB (for up to a maximum of 5 people).
  • If you require a French or German translator for your experience, this can be provided at an extra cost of 2,500THB

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Itinerary:

  • Hotel pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle. Please note that although we try to arrive as close as possible to the notified time, pick-up times do vary depending on your location.
  • You will arrive at Phang Nga Elephant Park at 9.30 a.m. or 1.30 p.m. On arrival at the Park, you will meet your guide and be offered a refreshing signature welcome drink.
  • After your mandatory safety briefing, you will learn about conservation and daily routine of a Kwan-chang (elephant handler), also we will discuss the importance of the ethical management of the Asian elephant and animal welfare.
  • We will provide you with a delicious snack box to recharge your batteries before leaving to see a beautiful local waterfall and ending the trip with a visit to the exciting Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre.
  • We will then drive you back to your hotel.

The Experience Includes:

  • Learning about Asian elephants
  • Visit our elephant herb garden and making herbal remedies for the elephants
  • Feeding your elephant
  • Watching your elephant bathe
  • Enjoy a snack box of Thai delights
  • Visit a stunning local waterfall
  • Visit the Royal Thai Navy Sea Turtle Conservation Centre
  • Air-conditioned transfer
  • English-speaking guide
  • Excellent shower and locker-room facilities are available to store your belongings

Things to bring:

  • Camera, sun lotion, insect repellent, sunglasses, sun hat, waterproof clothing (depending on the forecast), trainers and swimwear (optional).
  • Change of clothes and towel if you would like to take a shower before you leave.

Safety:

  • All visitors must respect the elephants at all times
  • No running or loud noises
  • Only feed the food we provide (human food can be harmful to elephants)
  • Always obey the instructions from the guides
  • Never approach an elephant on your own (remember elephants are usually very kind and intelligent but they do weigh over two tons)
  • Please stay with your guide at all times
  • If you have a disability and those who are pregnant are asked to notify a member of staff

Booking conditions

  • No-shows and cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled tour date are non-refundable.
  • A fee of 3.9% will be deducted from all refunds made to credit card payments.

Insurance

We provide accident insurance for our clients, however guests must be aware that the experience involves adventure activities and taking part in this tour is at your own risk. We are required by law to ask you to sign a form on arrival to say that you understand this. Guests participating in a tour at Phang Nga Elephant Park are strongly advised to take out their own personal travel insurance to cover loss or damage to property, illness, injury, or not being able to travel on the confirmed date of the tour. Lockers are available to visitors, but we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to personal belongings while at Phang Nga Elephant Park.

Note:
The above itinerary represents a typical tour but the itineraries may be subject to variation due to the weather and local conditions on the day of the tour.

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