Afternoon guided tour at hidden forest elephant reserve in Chalong
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Afternoon guided tour at hidden forest elephant reserve in Chalong

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£65.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Russian, Chinese
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll experience 5-Star Elephant Welfare at this sanctuary
  • The visit includes a delicious Thai Buffet overlooking scenic ponds
  • Your day features watching elephants socialize together and have fun
  • This sanctuary offers a peaceful morning with elephants in the forest
  • The centre is a true rescue facility dedicated to elephant welfare
What to expect

Your journey begins at the Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve in Chalong, where you'll be greeted with a complimentary tea or coffee amidst the serene forest setting. The visit starts with an informative presentation about elephant protection and rehabilitation, followed by a brief safety talk.

You'll have the opportunity to feed the elephants respectfully before joining a guided forest walk. There, you'll learn about each elephant's background and unique traits. The tour continues to bamboo observation huts overlooking the valley and Big Buddha, where you can observe the elephants in their natural habitat.

The reserve is home to diverse wildlife, including butterflies, dragonflies, and various bird species. Your visit concludes with a vegetarian or vegan Thai buffet lunch at the forest restaurant, with views of elephants roaming nearby. Every visit supports elephant rescue efforts and raises awareness for these endangered animals. Since opening in 2023, the reserve has expanded from four to eight rescued elephants.

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What's included
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What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
  • x_not_included 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 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
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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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    28 November 2025

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    Ze geven het welzijn van de dieren voorrang. Dit was voor ons ook echt een must. Ze hebben het voeren van de olifanten zo ingepland dat dit op een redelijk natuurlijke manier kan. De liefde voor de dieren is in alles terug te zien. Zo hebben ze echt oog voor het karakter van elk dier en hebben hier een levenswijze op aangepast! Als je op zoek bent naar een excursie met olifanten zonder het leed dat er normaal bij komt kijken, dan is dit DE excursie. Het is ook heel makkelijk te bereiken met taxi

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