GUIDE 01
Ethical Elephant Experience in Koh Lanta
Learn what responsible elephant care looks like, what to ask before booking, and how to prepare for your visit.
READ THE VISITOR GUIDEKoh Lanta Elephant Programs
Explore our elephant programs on Koh Lanta, designed to offer meaningful experiences through feeding, walking and learning about elephant care.
Program A - 2-Hour Elephant Experience
Discover a meaningful elephant experience on Koh Lanta. Meet our elephants in a natural environment, feed them, walk alongside them, and learn about their lives, behavior, and individual stories from our experienced guide.
Hotel Pick-up Window
8:00–9:00 AM
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
2:00–3:00 PM
Adult: 1,800 THB
Child (4–10 years): 1,400 THB
Children (0–3 years): Free
Tour Inclusions
• Free hotel pick-up and return transfer
• Accident insurance
• Bottled water
• Fruit
• English-speaking guide
• Food for the elephants
Program B - Half Day
Elephant encounter
Relax at Klong Jark Beach
The tour begins with an approximately 2-hour elephant experience. An expert guide shares stories about each elephant while you feed them, walk alongside them, and observe their individual behavior.
Afterwards, travel to Klong Jark Beach and enjoy about 2 hours of leisure time at your own pace.
Hotel Pick-up Window
8:00–9:00 AM or 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Adult: 2,000 THB
Child (4–10 years): 1,600 THB
Children (0–3 years): Free
Tour Inclusions
• Free hotel pick-up and return transfer
• Accident insurance
• Drinking water and fresh fruit
• Elephant feeding
• English-speaking guide
Program C - Half Day
Elephant encounters
Rainforest trek to waterfalls & caves
Elephant Experience:
Begin with an approximately 2-hour elephant experience. You will be accompanied by one of our experienced guides who speaks English confidently and shares the elephants’ individual stories, behaviour and daily care while you feed them, walk alongside them and observe them respectfully.
Rainforest, Waterfall & Hidden Cave Trek:
Afterwards, explore the rainforest, waterfalls and hidden caves with an experienced local trekking guide who knows the routes very well. The round trip takes about 2 hours. Please note that the local guide speaks only limited basic English but will guide you safely and show you the natural highlights of the area.
By working with local community guides, we help create employment and additional income for local families. We appreciate your understanding and support for our community.
Hotel Pick-up Window
8:00–9:00 AM or 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Adult: 2,200 THB
Child (4–10 years): 1,800 THB
Children (0–3 years): Free
Tour Inclusions
• Free hotel pick-up and return transfer
• Accident insurance
• Drinking water and fresh fruit
• Elephant feeding
• English-speaking elephant guide
• Experienced local trekking guide (limited English)
Remark: Waterfalls are at their fullest during the rainy season.
New Full-Day Tour
Program D
Koh Lanta Full-Day Tour & Elephant Experience — enjoy elephants, the national park, a sea-view lunch, Kantiang Beach and Koh Lanta Old Town in one memorable day.
- Hotel pick-up: 8:00–8:50 AM, depending on your location
- Elephant experience: approximately 1.5 hours
- Mu Ko Lanta National Park: approximately 1.5 hours
- Sea-view lunch: included at Phu Pha View Restaurant
- Kantiang Beach: approximately 1 hour of leisure time
- Koh Lanta Old Town: approximately 1 hour to explore at your own pace
- Return transfer: back to your accommodation
Tour Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and return transfer
- National park entrance fee
- Elephant experience
- Sea-view lunch at Phu Pha View Restaurant
- Drinking water
- Accident insurance
Adult: 4,500 THBChild (4–10 years): 3,000 THBChildren (0–3 years): Free
Minimum booking: 2 paying participants. This is a join-in tour, not a private tour. The itinerary may change depending on weather, local conditions and elephant welfare.
Continue the Story With Us
Your visit helps support the next chapter of responsible elephant care on Koh Lanta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer elephant riding or performances?
No. We do not offer elephant riding or performances. Our visits focus on feeding, walking alongside the elephants, observing their behaviour and learning about their care.
What is included with the elephant programs?
Programs include hotel pick-up and return in selected Koh Lanta areas, accident insurance, an English-speaking guide, drinking water, fresh fruit, elephant food and a guided elephant experience.
Can young children join?
Yes. Children aged 0–3 can join free of charge. Child prices apply to ages 4–10.
How can I book a program?
Choose your program, guest numbers, program time and visiting date on the booking page, then add the booking to your cart. You can also ask us about availability through WhatsApp.
Can activities change on the day?
Yes. Activities may vary depending on the elephants’ health, behaviour and comfort, as well as weather conditions. The elephants’ welfare always comes first.
ELEPHANT WELFARE STANDARDS
Responsible Elephant Experiences
Our elephant experiences focus on calm, staff-guided feeding, walking beside—not riding—and respecting each elephant's need for choice, space and rest. Activities may be adjusted according to the elephants, weather and safety conditions.
Our guiding principle:
Observe calmly. Follow the elephant's pace. Respect staff instructions. Never force interaction.
ELEPHANT CARE GUIDE
Planning a Responsible Elephant Experience?
Learn what responsible elephant care looks like, what to ask before booking, and how to prepare for your visit in Koh Lanta.
READ THE VISITOR GUIDEELEPHANT CARE & TRAVEL GUIDE
Plan Your Koh Lanta Elephant Experience
Practical information to help you choose a responsible visit and the program that best suits your day.
GUIDE 02
Programs A, B, C & D Compared
Compare activities, prices, pick-up times and inclusions to choose the right Koh Lanta elephant program.
COMPARE PROGRAMS & PRICES