9 Tropical Spots For Elephant Ride in Phuket

Elephant rides in Phuket are one of the major tourist attractions in Thailand. What makes it unique is that there is a comprehensive program built around to interact and learn about Thailand’s national animal – The Elephant. Phuket is surrounded by tropical forests which lets you interact with elephants in their natural habitat and develop a sustainable relationship as they give you a ride around their backs.
We’ve come up with a list of places that offer the best tours of the elephant ride in Phuket along with all necessary information!

1. Phuket Elephant Trekking Tours

One of the places to experience the best elephant ride in Phuket is at Phuket Elephant Trekking Tours where go through lush green jungles and explore tropical climate at its best.  The trekking tours range from 30 minutes to 1 hour and have optional lunch facility as well.

Address: Muangthong-Kaokard Road, Muang Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 
Website: phuketelephantride.com
Cost of Elephant Ride: THB 800
Free Pick-up and Drop Locations: Patong, Kata and Karon Beach; Additional charges apply for other locations

2. Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Elephant Jungle Safari in Phuket is the perfect place to spend quality time with elephants in their natural habitat. The sanctuary is located in a sustainable environment with jungles, mountains and beaches in the surrounding. The tour starts around noon as they pick you up from your location and drive you to the sanctuary driving along the beautiful coastline. After light snacks, you’ll be introduced about the program and then taken to meet the elephants. You can play, swim and take photos with the majestic and friendly creatures as you learn about their nature and behaviour. There is a shower facility to change into dry clothes, and then you enjoy delicious Thai lunch before bidding goodbye to your elephant friends!

Address: 168 3, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket
Timings: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PMWebsite: elephantjunglesanctuary.com
Cost of Half-Day Elephant Tour:
Adults - THB 2500
Children (4-10 years) - THB 1900 
Free Pick-up and Drop Locations: Patong, Kata, Karon, Surin, Kamala beach, Rawai, Chalong, Cape Panwa, Cape Tukkae, Koh Sire, Laemhin, Rawai, Phromthep Cape, or Nai Harn Beach

3. Eco Elephant Riding

Eco Elephant Park was established in 2008 in the Talay district of Phuket. Surrounded by green forest and blue lagoon, the park offers friendly activities with healthy and happy elephants and follows ethical practices. The herd at Eco Elephant Park includes four elephants with the eldest female known as Cindy. The other two young females Anna and Sammy are Cindy’s nieces. You can often see them playing together and sharing food. The company’s packages include various activities like Elephant Mud Spa and Bath as well as Feeding Elephants where you learn to prepare food for elephants and feed them with your own hands.  

Address: Soi Cherngtalay 4, Tambon Choeng Thale, Amphoe Thalang, Chang Wat Phuket 
Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Website: phukethorseclub.com
Cost of Half-Day Elephant Tour: Packages range from THB 1400 – THB 1700

4. Sea View Elephant Camp

Sea View Elephant Camp opened up in 2010 in the vicinity of the mountainous region close to Kata viewpoint. It has other activities for entertainment like paintball and ATV tour. You trek along the Chalong Bay on elephant backs and experience the jungle raw and unfiltered. There have twelve healthy elephants that are taken good care of and loved by the caretakers.

Address: 81 Wiset Rd, Tambon Rawai, Chang Wat Phuket
Timings: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMContact Info: +66 80 393 4388
Cost of Elephant Ride:
Adults - THB 900 
Children - THB 600  

5. Kalim Elephant Camp

Kalim Elephant Camp is located in one of the best locations to experience the elephant ride in Phuket. Overlooking the twin beaches of Kalim and Kamala, it offers mesmerising sea views and photogenic locations. The tour company owns in a total of eight healthy elephants for trekking and a baby elephant to play with.

Address: 163/2,Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 
Timings: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Website: kalim-elephant-camp-by-camp-chang-kalim
Cost of Elephant Ride: 600 THB for Adults300 THB for Children

6. Kok Chang Elephant Safari

Kok Chang Elephant Safari tours believe in promoting Thai culture by allowing you to know the history of Thailand’s national animal. They have interactive sessions with elephants where you learn about their nature, what they eat, how they live in the wild and enjoy short trekking on their backs. The trained guides are always there with you as you go deep into the forests along scenic routes and sea view.

Address: 287 Moo2 Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket
Timings: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM                                      
Website: kokchangsafari.com
Cost of Elephant Ride:
Adults - THB 1200
Children (4-11 years) - THB 700
Free Pick-up and Drop Locations: All hot spots have free transportation except Siray, Maikao, Ao por, Layan, Naithon, Naiyang, Nakalay and Airport that have Area Extra charge 200 THB /Person

7. Whitewater Rafting and Elephant Trekking

Whitewater Rafting offers a unique combination of rafting, elephant ride and ATV rides- all three activities at one place. There are attractive packages that you can choose a single event or a combination of all three.
An air-conditioned vehicle will pick you up and take you to the destination. Phuket’s hot spots have free transportation facility, but if you ask to get picked from a different location, additional charges may apply. There will be a halt at Monkey Cave from where you’ll be taken to the Adventure Camp. After refreshments, basic training of rafting will be given, and you’ll experience some thrilling rafting in the river. Then comes the main part where you’ll be taken to the rainforest on the back of elephants where you’ll explore waterfalls and celebrate Mother Nature!

Address: Muangthong-Kaokard Road, Muang Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket
Website: phukethotdeals.com
Cost of Elephant Ride:
Adults - 1800 THB 
Children (4-12 years) - 1200 
Free Pick-up and Drop Locations: Patong, Kata, Karon, Chalong, Kalim Beach, Phuket Town, Bang Tao, Kamala, Surin, Laem Hin Pier

8. Safari Elephant Club

One of the oldest elephant safari rides in Phuket lies in the centre point of the town that is Patong Beach. They let you touch, feed and bathe the elephants while causing them minimum harm and respecting their natural behaviour. Being one of the longest-running trekking camps, you’ll ride the back of the elephants as they take you to the mountains with a stunning view. Capture the scenic beauty and send love to your friends and family!

Address: Kathu, Patong Beach, Phuket 
Timings: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Cost of Elephant Ride: THB 950 per person
Pick up and Drop Location: Patong Beach

9. Phuket Paradise Trip

Another place to explore elephant ride in Phuket is Phuket Paradise Trip that has various safari programs that also include horses, monkeys and snakes apart from elephants. They also have ATV rides and choose from different combination of activities. It is an excellent place to go and have fun with your family, especially if you have children. There is a special monkey and snakes show for tourists as well!

Address:  Chalong, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 
Timings: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website: phuketatvtour.net
Cost of Elephant Ride:
Adults - THB 900 
Children - THB 700 

Welfare of Elephants 

• Thailand prides itself in the conservation of its rich flora and fauna. Jungle safaris are often a part of ecotourism where tourists get to interact with different species in their natural habitat. 
• Tours of Elephant ride in Phuket are also made along these conservation lines where the elephants are taken good care of, and their health is maintained.
•  A nutrient-rich diet is given to them, and they are given enough breaks in between to rest. 
• The elephants are kept in herds as the species live longer with each other. Baby elephants are kept with their mothers, and the family herd stays together. 
• Thailand has strict policies for anyone who tries to hurt and exploit these animals. 
• The Thai Elephant Conservation Centre (TECC), a govt-owned elephant camp protects and nurtures around 50 Asian Elephants in the vicinity of heavenly forests. In case of any complaint, you can contact them and bring the issue to light.

Address: 28-29 Lampang-Chiang Mai Highway Hang Chat, Lampang 52190, Thailand
Website: thailandelephant.org
Contact Info: +66-5482-9333

If you’re on vacation to Thailand and want to experience the essence of its tropical forests, then an elephant ride in Phuket has got to be on your bucket list. Hop on, feed and play with the most adorable yet majestic creatures!

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