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Morning guided tour at hidden forest elephant reserve in Chalong

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$84.00

Free cancellation

Language: English, Russian, Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Meal Included

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll experience 5 Star Welfare practices for the elephants
The sanctuary offers opportunities to watch elephant socializing in a peaceful forest
Your visit includes a stunning Thai buffet overlooking elephants in the pond
This experience provides an authentic encounter for elephant lovers
The facility is a true Elephant Rescue Centre dedicated to elephant welfare

What to expect

Step into the serene world of Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve in Chalong. Your day begins with a warm welcome and a complimentary beverage as you soak in the peaceful forest surroundings. An informative presentation introduces you to the reserve's mission of elephant protection and rehabilitation, setting the stage for your encounter with these gentle giants.

You'll have the chance to feed the elephants and join a guided forest walk, learning about each elephant's unique story and personality. From bamboo observation huts, you can watch the elephants roam freely, play, and bathe in their natural habitat. The reserve is teeming with wildlife, offering ample opportunities for nature photography and quiet contemplation.

Your visit concludes with a delicious vegetarian or vegan Thai buffet lunch, served in bamboo salas overlooking a picturesque pond. Every visit supports the rescue and care of elephants, contributing to the reserve's growth from four rescues in 2023 to eight today. This experience offers a meaningful way to connect with and support these magnificent creatures in a responsible, ethical setting.

What's included

Entrance fees
Drinks
Lunch
Guided walking tour

What's not included

Additional food and drinks
Roundtrip transportation

Where

Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve - Sanctuary in Phuket, Soi Nakok, Chalong, Phuket, Thailand

Meeting point:

Please arrive at the elephant reserve reception 30 minutes before the tour starts by 09.00 am to check in.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Please let the staff know if you have food allergies at the beginning of the tour
Kindly dress respectful of the Thai culture
Wear footwear suitable for the weather
Tea, coffee and water refill is provided, but plastic water bottles or sodas are not sold. Flasks are available to optionally purchase
Credit card, tap to pay and cash is accepted at the gift shop
There is a 4x4 on standby for anyone with walking difficulties
This tour operates with a multilingual guide
Children 0-2 year can participate free of charge

Provider

Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins. If you cancel up to 12 hours before, you can still receive a 50% refund.

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