🐘 Samui Elephant Kingdom – Ethical Elephant Experience in Koh Samui

About this tour

Samui Elephant Kingdom offers a meaningful and immersive experience in Koh Samui dedicated to the ethical care and rehabilitation of elephants.
The tour begins with hotel pickup and a warm welcome at the sanctuary, followed by an introduction to the SEK project and its mission to protect elephants from exploitation.

You’ll learn about elephant nutrition, join the Napier grass plantation, and prepare nutritious food balls in the Power Ball Kitchen. Then, offer the elephants a “basket of love” filled with fruits while walking the 400-meter-long Skywalk — a unique opportunity to observe these gentle giants in their natural behavior from above.

Watch the elephants enjoy a mud spa and healthy bath, and later, indulge in a premium Thai and international lunch buffet with seasonal fruits. Before heading back, you’ll say goodbye to your new elephant friends — a perfect ending to a day that supports sustainable and responsible tourism.
The experience is guided by passionate mahouts and reflects a deep cultural connection with elephant care.

🌿 Highlights

• Learn about ethical elephant care and conservation
• Walk alongside elephants in a natural, chain-free environment
• Feed the elephants from a 400-meter skywalk
• Participate in preparing nutritious food for the elephants
• Observe mud bathing and other natural behaviors
• Enjoy a delicious Thai & international buffet lunch
• Support a sanctuary that promotes elephant rehabilitation
• Guided experience led by caring mahouts
• Ideal for families, couples, and animal lovers

✅ Included

• Round-trip hotel transfers (selected areas)
• Entrance to Samui Elephant Kingdom
• Educational and interactive elephant experience
• Elephant food preparation & feeding
• Guided Skywalk tour
• Premium Thai & international lunch buffet
• Seasonal fruits
• English-speaking local guide

❌ Excluded

• Personal expenses
• Tips for guides or mahouts (optional)
• Additional food or drinks not mentioned
• Insurance

🕒 Itinerary

• Pick-up from hotel (based on your area and chosen time)
• Transfer to Samui Elephant Kingdom
• Warm welcome & introduction to the elephant protection project
• Learn about elephant nutrition & participate in Napier grass planting
• Prepare elephant energy balls in the Power Ball Kitchen
• Feed the elephants a “basket of love”
• Walk on a 400-meter skywalk to observe elephants freely roaming below
• Watch their natural mud spa and bathing behavior
• Enjoy a premium Thai & international lunch + seasonal fruits
• Farewell to the gentle giants
• Return transfer to hotel

🌍 Languages

• English
• Thai

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an ethical elephant experience?
Yes. Samui Elephant Kingdom is a sanctuary where elephants are not ridden, chained, or forced to perform. The focus is on their freedom, health, and natural behavior.

Can I touch or bathe with the elephants?
No. This tour promotes respectful distance and observation. You can feed the elephants and walk alongside them, but there is no bathing or riding involved.

Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes! It’s perfect for families and children. Kids under 5 years join free, and those aged 5–11 receive a discounted rate.

What should I wear or bring?
Wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a reusable water bottle. Avoid bright colors or perfumes.

Are vegetarian food options available?
Yes. The buffet includes a variety of Thai and international dishes, including vegetarian options.

What if it rains?
The tour runs in light rain, but the program may be adjusted for safety. In case of severe weather, we’ll contact you for rescheduling or refund.

How long does the tour last?
The total experience, including transfers, is around 4–5 hours depending on your pick-up location and session (morning or afternoon).

Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes, but we recommend notifying us at least 24 hours in advance for any changes or cancellations.

💚 Why Choose This Experience

By joining this tour, you’re supporting the ethical treatment of elephants and promoting eco-friendly tourism in Thailand. Every visit helps fund the sanctuary’s mission to provide rescued elephants with freedom, care, and love.