Feed & Shower Elephant at Kerchor Elephant Family

Phuket: Feed & Shower Elephants at Kerchor Elephant Family

Discover a heartwarming and ethical elephant experience at the Kerchor Elephant Family in Phuket. This sanctuary offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with these gentle giants, focusing on their well-being and natural behaviors.
Your visit goes beyond observation; you’ll get hands-on in a way that is respectful and enriching for both you and the elephants. You’ll have the chance to feed their food, a truly up-close encounter. The experience culminates with a fun and refreshing shower session, where you can help bathe the elephants in a natural setting.
This program is designed to be educational, giving you insights into the lives of elephants and the local Karen culture that has long coexisted with them. The sanctuary’s focus on ethical tourism ensures there is no riding, and every activity is centered on the elephants’ comfort and happiness.

Highlights

  • Hands-On Experience: Get up close by preparing food and hand-feeding the elephants.
  • Refreshing Shower Session: Help bathe the elephants in a natural and playful setting.
  • Ethical Sanctuary: A respectful and educational environment with no elephant riding.
  • Cultural Insight: Learn about the elephants’ lives and the local Karen culture.
  • Professional Photography: Staff are available to help capture your amazing moments.

Included

  • Admission to Kerchor Elephant Family Camp
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in the pickup zone
  • Food for feeding elephants
  • Drinking water
  • Coffee
  • Snacks

Excluded

  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Meal
Departure & Return
Free Pick up Zone
  • Chalong, Rawai, Naiharn, Kata, Karon, Layan, Laguna, Cherngtalay, Kamala, Surin, Bang Tao, Siray Bay, Cape Panwa, Phuket town, Patong
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.
  • You'll receive a basket of elephant-friendly food, such as bananas or sugarcane. This is your chance to get up close and personal with the elephants as you hand-feed them and learn about their individual personalities.
  • Enjoy shower rain with your elephant buddy. This is a favorite activity for them, as it helps cool their skin.
  • 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

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

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