IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GIANTS:


ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN ASIAN ELEPHANT

Time : 09.30-17.00

For bookings & inquiries, please contact : info@phuketpes.org


During this interactive program you will spend many up-close moments with our rescued elephants, gain in-depth knowledge about their sophisticated means of communication, and learn about their natural habitat and the important role they play as a keystone species in our ecosystem. The program includes joined roundtrip transfers as well as a light breakfast, vegetarian lunch & dinner buffets, and cold drinks and refreshments throughout the day.

Your morning starts with light refreshments and a video presentation on the history and plight of Asian elephants. You will then have an opportunity to feed one of our rescued elephants for breakfast. Next, our tour guide will teach you about the intricate behavioral and communication patterns of elephants before you explore our 30-acre sanctuary to observe our elephants roam, play and bathe freely. The morning ends with a delicious vegetarian Thai lunch.

In the afternoon you will explore the natural habitat of Asian elephants and learn more about their important role as a keystone species in our ecosystem while observing the elephants roam through our jungle. You will then learn about the important role water plays in treating old and injured elephants as you meet some of the gentle giants at the new hydrotherapy pool and observe them enjoying their time in the water. Finally, you will help to prepare supplementary elephant food and feed the elephants for dinner before enjoying a vegetarian meal yourself to end the day.

Pricing :

THB 7,000 per Adult

THB 3,500 per Child (4-12 Years)

Free of Charge for Children under 4

*Price includes joined round trip transportation to and from the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary, within the Phuket province only. Private transportation available upon request.


Amenities :

  • Food & Beverage

  • Mosquito Spray

  • Umbrellas

  • Footsteps T-Shirt

  • Feeding the Elephants

  • Wellies Boots & Socks

  • Rain Coats

Payment Methods :

Deposit of 30% by PayPal at time of booking

Remaining Balance of 70% due on arrival by :

  • Cash or

  • Credit card (VISA & MASTER CARD with 3% surcharge)

  • PayPal payments with 3% surcharge

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ITINERARY :

  • Approx. 09.30 meet at our office in Paklok to register, followed by transfer in our 4x4 Vehicle to Tree Top Reception
  • Welcome at Discovery Lounge, followed by light refreshments, tea, coffee & snacks
  • Educational video presentation and safety instructions
  • Elephant feeding
  • Explore sanctuary and observe elephants as they roam, play and bathe freely
  • Vegetarian/vegan Thai lunch buffet with complimentary filtered water, coffee, tea, and soft drinks
  • Learning Session at Discovery Lounge: Elephant Communication & Behaviour
  • Safari Observation in the Jungle: Elephants - The Gardeners of our Planet (Learning about the elephant’s natural habitat and role in our ecosystem)
  • Meet Sroy Fah
  • Meet Kannika & Madee to observe elephant communication & behaviour while witnessing water therapy for old & injured elephants
  • Break at Discovery Lounge (15-20 Minutes)
  • Food preparation for elephants (fruits & rice balls)
  • Elephant feeding
  • Thai Vegetarian Buffet Dinner at Tree Top Reception with beautiful jungle views
  • Approx. 5.00 PM return to Meeting Point and departure