Half Day Elephant Care at Kerchor Elephant Family

Half-Day Ethical Elephant Care at Kerchor Elephant Family

Embark on a heartwarming half-day adventure with the gentle giants at Kerchor Elephant Family. This unique and ethical program invites you to connect with elephants in a beautiful, natural sanctuary. Instead of riding, you’ll spend your time caring for these magnificent animals, learning about their history and behavior from our knowledgeable guides. Your experience includes preparing their favorite meals, joining them for a fun mud spa, and bathing them in the cool river. This is more than a tour—it’s a chance to create unforgettable memories while supporting the welfare of rescued elephants.

Highlights

  • Ethical Interaction: A no-riding, respectful, and hands-on experience.
  • Elephant Feeding: Prepare and feed the elephants their favorite snacks.
  • Mud Spa Fun: Join the elephants for a playful and refreshing mud spa.
  • River Bathing: Cool off with the elephants during a gentle river bath.
  • Educational Experience: Learn about the elephants and their conservation.
  • Beautiful Sanctuary: Enjoy a peaceful and lush natural setting.

Included

  • Admission to Kerchor Elephant Family Camp
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in the pickup zone
  • Food for feeding elephants
  • Drinking water
  • Coffee
  • Snacks
  • Tie-dye painting class
  • Local clothing for activities
  • Thai-style buffet lunch 
  • Digital photos

Excluded

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
Departure & Return
Free Pick up Zone
  • Chalong, Naiharn, Rawai, Phuket town, Patong, Kata, Karon, Layan, Laguna, Cherngtalay, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Siray Bay, Cape Panwa
Extra Charge Zone
  • Mai Khao, Naiyang, Naithon, Ao Por, Yamu - 1500 THB - Per Car ▪

What’s to Bring

  • Towel
  • Clothes to change after the activity
  • Slippers
  • Mosquito repellent
  • Sunscreen
  • Cash for locker key deposit 100 baht
What To Expect
  • 08:00 AM or 01:00 PM: A driver will pick you up from your hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. The exact time will depend on your hotel's location.
  • Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by friendly staff and offered a welcome drink. The guides will provide a brief orientation, explaining the sanctuary's mission, the history of their rescued elephants, and the proper way to interact with them safely and respectfully.
  • Immerse yourself in local culture with a hands-on tie-dye experience. You'll learn the unique dyeing techniques of the Karen people, then get to design and create your very own souvenir on a handkerchief-sized piece of cloth. It's a fun and creative way to connect with local traditions and take home a beautiful, handmade memento of your trip.
  • You'll get to see a cooking demonstration of these delicious coconut sticky rice cakes. Best of all, you'll be able to taste the warm, fresh cakes as soon as they're ready. It's an authentic and tasty experience you won't forget.
  • Afterward, it's time to become a chef for the elephants! You'll help prepare their favorite meals and vitamin-rich snacks. Then, get ready to enjoy a special feeding session, creating unforgettable moments as the sanctuary's professional photographer captures your heartwarming interaction with these gentle giants.
  • Once your new friends are full, take a guided walk through the jungle to observe their natural behavior up close. This is a special opportunity to watch them roam freely in their lush, green environment.
  • Now, it's time to head from the jungle to a swimming pool for a refreshing mud spa and natural bath with your new elephant friends. Get ready to have fun playing in the water, as these gentle giants absolutely love to splash and play!
  • Next, you'll get to enjoy a delicious Thai buffet filled with authentic flavors. All the dishes are made with fresh, local ingredients straight from the farm.
  • After your memorable experience with the elephants, you'll have some time to relax, change into fresh clothes, and enjoy some light refreshments, often including fresh fruit or a snack. A driver will then be ready to transfer you back to your hotel.
    • The schedule may vary slightly depending on the season and the elephants’ daily routine, as their well-being is the top priority.
    • This is a shared transfer and pick up could be early or late
    • Please do not take any unnecessary belongings or valuables during the trip, as the company will not take responsibility for any loss or damage.
    • Kerchor Elephant Family Sanctuary in Phuket, focusing on the welfare of the elephants and a meaningful interaction for visitors. there will be no riding elephants at the camp
    • If a customer has limited mobility, or potentially contagious diseases, please notify us in advance
    • We do not force elephants to do any activity that they don’t want to do. As well as in the mud spa and shower, that also depends on the elephant’s satisfaction.
    • Please wait at the hotel lobby before the time specified on the confirmation email
    • Any late from your side will be auto-canceled with a charge of 100%.

    To receive a full refund, cancel your experience at least 24 hours before the start date.

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