Khao Sok Elephant Experience

This program offers an interactive experience for guests to gain an insight into an elephant’s behaviour and day-to-day life, and even bond with the gentle giant.

On arrival at the elephant sanctuary, you (up to 6 guests per group) will be paired with an elephant for the entire duration. Since meals are a big part of an elephant’s routine, you will help to prepare food and feed your elephant. Then, you can watch the gentle giant enjoy a mud spa (maybe you would like to tend to your skin aswell?), before scrubbing the elephant as part of its bathing ritual.

Tamed elephants were put to work in the logging industry until 1989 when the Thai Government banned logging in protected areas. However, an elephant can devour up to 350 kilograms of food per day, making it a huge expense for its owner. Therefore, revenues from tourist dollars, in the form of ecotourism, is one of the means to feed and care for these elephants.

You can learn more about Our Jungle Resorts outreach in Our Elephant Policies.