KOH SAMUI
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The 7 most popular elephant sanctuary experiences in Koh Samui. Who runs them, what they cost, and what they actually look like on the day.
Feed rescued elephants in an ethical Koh Samui sanctuary. One hour, small group, food included, plus photo time with a live guide.
“the keepers had a real care and affection for the elephants 🐘”
Jungle jeep tour with Namuang Waterfall, I Love Elephant Samui sanctuary food-making, temple peak views, and a sea-view Thai lunch.
“We had a very fun time with the elephants and visiting the temples up the mountain. My group of 15 was able to see a waterfall, make food for the elephants, spend ample time feeding them, and the tour guide even took many photos and videos of us, and sent them free of charge. The…”
Elephant Nutrition in Samui: hotel pickup, guide Noi, make banana-pumpkin sticky-rice treats, and watch calm, ethical feeding.
“Wonderful experience. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to interact with elephants!”
Half-day elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui with free-roaming jungle time, hands-on feeding, bathing with mahouts, and a vegetarian meal.
“Awesome tour. Well worth the money. Staff were amazing and food was lovely. Highly recommended! Great value”
4WD elephant care day in Koh Samui with Na Muang waterfall, mountain-view lunch, temples, a magic garden, and a rescue elephant visit.
“Great loved it very fun especially the elephant time....super organized and kept to itinerary promised”
Ethical Samui elephant sanctuary with a Skywalk for close, respectful viewing, plus feeding, education, and hotel pickup. 3 hours.
“This was an INCREDIBLE experience. These extraordinary creatures are treated here like family. They are very loved and taken care of, no one is allowed to ride them, or even bathe with them. Elephants come to you for a snuggle or a hug only if they want (and there are many that do!). I cried…”
Visit Koh Samui’s first elephant museum and an ethical sanctuary, then make clay seed bombs and launch them into the jungle.
“Wonderful! Very educational, Katy was knowledgeable, answered all our questions, very friendly and kind.”
