Ethical Elephant Care Experience & Top Sights with Drinks
Ko Samui, Koh Samui
Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary in Koh Samui and learn about rescued elephants. Prepare nutritious rice balls for the elephants, and explore the island's sights, including the Big Buddha Temple.
Highlights
- Visit an ethical elephant camp and learn about rescued elephants
- Make nutritious rice balls and feed the elephants with fruit and grass
- Explore the island's sights, including the Big Buddha Temple
- Visit Wat Laem Suwanaram and see the large Buddha statue in a pond
Description
Meet your local guide and head to a sanctuary, home to 12 rescued elephants. Learn about the elephants’ natural behaviors through their interactions, play, and expression of their instincts.
Participate in an educational workshop preparing nutritious rice balls, fruits, and grass for the elephants. Capture memorable photos of the elephants in their natural habitat while learning about their stories and behaviors.
Take a relaxing break at the café while enjoying a refreshing drink amidst the lush jungle. Unwind in the outdoor seating area and soak in the peaceful natural surroundings.
Next, explore the island's major sights. Visit the golden Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) in Koh Fann. Sitting 15 meters tall on the north coast of the island, the large statue of Lord Buddha is visible from kilometers away.
Finally, visit Wat Laem Suwanaram (Wat Plai Laem), a temple over 100 years old. See the large Buddha statue placed in the middle of a pond full of fish. Enjoy the beauty of the temple and learn more about the Buddhist religion.
Includes
- Visit to an ethical elephant sanctuary
- Learn about elephant nutrition and help prepare healthy fruit and rice balls
- Capture memorable moments of elephants in their natural habitat
- Visit to Big Buddha Temple
- Visit to Wat Laem Suwanaram
- Professional driver and comfortable transport
Excludes
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Hotels or villas located on the mountain, narrow road, and remote areas (Huathanon, Butterfly, Taling Ngam, Lipa Noi, Bangpor, Nathon)
Important Information
- The activity involves walking and outdoor seating
- Interaction with elephants is observational only
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
