Elephant Care 2.5 Hrs.
Kerchor Elephant Family Phuket (Kathu) · Kathu, Kathu District
Discover an authentic elephant care experience at Kerchor Elephant Family Phuket. Learn about Karen culture, prepare healthy treats for elephants, enjoy feeding and bathing them, and create unforgettable memories through ethical and educational activities in a natural environment.
Child (4–11 yrs) ฿1,500
Full refund if cancelled 16+ days ahead
About this package
Join the Elephant Care Program at Kerchor Elephant Family Phuket and experience a unique opportunity to connect with elephants in a responsible and meaningful way. This immersive 3-hour program introduces visitors to the rich culture and traditions of the Karen people, who have lived alongside elephants for generations.
Your journey begins with an introduction to elephant behavior, welfare, and the proper ways to interact with these gentle giants. Learn important dos and don'ts while gaining a deeper understanding of elephant conservation and ethical tourism.
Participate in a traditional Karen tie-dye workshop and create your own handmade fabric souvenir. You will also prepare nutritious vitamin supplements for the elephants before enjoying a close-up feeding experience that allows you to interact with them safely and respectfully.
Continue your adventure with a relaxing walk alongside the elephants through the natural surroundings of the sanctuary. Watch them explore their environment, then join them for a fun mud spa session that helps protect and cool their skin. The experience concludes with bathing the elephants in the pool and helping rinse them clean.
Throughout the program, guests can enjoy a refreshing Thai herbal tea break and finish the experience with a delicious Thai buffet meal. This program is perfect for families, couples, and animal lovers seeking an educational, ethical, and memorable elephant experience in Phuket.
Program Highlights:
• Learn about Karen culture and elephant traditions
• Understand elephant behavior and ethical interactions
• Prepare vitamins and healthy treats for elephants
• Feed elephants up close
• Create a traditional Karen tie-dye souvenir
• Walk with elephants in a natural environment
• Enjoy a mud spa and elephant bathing experience
• Relax with Thai herbal tea and a Thai buffet meal
What's included
- Learn about Karen culture and elephant traditions
- Understand elephant behavior and ethical interactions
- Prepare vitamins and healthy treats for elephants
- Feed elephants up close
- Create a traditional Karen tie-dye souvenir
- Walk with elephants in a natural environment
- Enjoy a mud spa and elephant bathing experience
- Relax with Thai herbal tea and a Thai buffet meal
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Comfortable shoes / sandals
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Camera (optional)
Available sessions
- Morning Session 09:00 – 12:00
- Afternoon Session 14:30 – 17:30
Transfer options
Hotel pickup zones and prices (selected when you book).
| Type | Area / zones | Max pax | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Join transfer Join transfer | Phuket town, Kata, Karon, Patong, Panwa, Kata Noi, Chalong, Cherngtalay, Laguna, Rawai, Surin, Nai Harn, Kamala, Bang Tao | — | Free |
| Private — Van Private transfer by Van | Laguna, Naiton, Patong, Kata, Karon, Kata Noi, Phuket Airport, Nai Thon, Phuket Town, Chalong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin, Cherngtalay, Mai Khao, Thalang, Tritrang Beach, Cape Panwa, Kathu, Panwa, Ao Yon | 10 | ฿2,000 |
Cancellation policy
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