Elephant Experience at Samui Elephant Haven
4.9(1,702 Google reviews)· Google Maps, checked 19 Oct 2026
Highlights
- Make rice balls for the elephants
- Feed elephants alongside the keepers
- Explore the park on a guided walk
- Watch elephants bathe in their pools
What happens on this visit
Come meet the rescued elephants at Samui Elephant Haven on a three-hour visit. Start with a video introducing the haven and the elephants who live here.
Get involved by making rice balls with the keepers and feeding the elephants. Your guide takes you through the park, sharing their histories and explaining their behavior as you watch them use the pools.
Prices and what's included
Adult
Age 12+
THB 2,945per person
Child
Age 4-11
THB 1,695per person
Infant
Age 0-3
Free
per person
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Pickup times08:3013:30Set off from your hotel or villa for Samui Elephant Haven.
Watch a 15-minute introduction to the haven and the elephants you'll meet.
Make rice balls alongside the keepers, then feed them to the elephants.
Explore the park with the team and hear about the rescued elephants and their behavior.
Eat a vegetarian meal at the park restaurant while looking over the grounds.
- Drop-off times12:0017:00
Your air-conditioned minivan takes you back to your accommodation.
Included
- Pickup from your hotel and return transfer
- English-speaking guide
- Vegetarian lunch or dinner
- Drinking water and soft drinks
- Elephant food
- Accident insurance
Not included
- Your personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Passport or ID for insurance
- Comfortable closed shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera
A driver collects you where you're staying. Your area sets the collection time.
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Your exact pickup time depends on your area and departure time. Published times appear at checkout. If no time is listed, we confirm your pickup time after booking.
Prefer to make your own way there? You can skip the pickup and meet us directly at the start point.
Samui Elephant Haven
Please self-arrive by 08:45 (morning) or 13:45 (afternoon), depending on your start time.
Begin with the introduction video, then make rice balls with the keepers and feed the elephants. Your guided park walk gives you time to watch them bathe. A vegetarian meal rounds off the visit.
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Reviews
Based on 21 reviews
- NadegeMarch 22, 20255.0
Très belle expérience avec les éléphants. Le chauffeur était à l’heure pour le départ. Très gentil personne. Le contact avec Kohtour très réactif.
- Katya IvanovaJuly 11, 20245.0
This was such a heartwarming experience. The elephants were incredible, and you could tell they were truly happy here. Feeding them and seeing them roam freely was unforgettable. The staff were so kind and passionate about their work. Thank you for this amazing day!
- Felix rJuly 7, 20245.0
I’m still smiling thinking about this day. The elephants were so sweet and playful, and you could see they were happy. Feeding them was a dream come true. The guides were great and explained so much about the sanctuary’s work. Loved it!
- Amara MbayeJune 26, 20245.0
This sanctuary is absolutely amazing. You can see how much they care for the elephants. Feeding them was so fun, and walking with them through the forest was magical. I felt so connected to nature here. Don’t miss it!
- Ethan CrawfordMay 11, 20245.0
Hands down the best experience I’ve had in Thailand. These elephants are so happy and free. The guides told us all about their rescue stories, and it was so touching. Feeding them was a blast—one of them even tried to steal my whole basket!
