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Verbringen Sie einen Tag in einem ethischen Elefantenschutzgebiet nur 90 Minuten von Bangkok entfernt. Füttern, baden und wandern Sie zusammen mit geretteten Elefanten in einer natürlichen Dschungelumgebung, kein Reiten, keine Ketten, keine Shows. Hin- und Rücktransport ab Ihrem Hotel in Bangkok inklusive.
Tagesausflug ab Bangkok: ethisches Elefantenschutzgebiet-Erlebnis in Chonburi: Auf einen Blick
| Price | From $75 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8-9 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Experience |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 2 available options
Tagesausflug ab Bangkok: ethisches Elefantenschutzgebiet-Erlebnis in Chonburi
Full-Day Sanctuary Visit with Bangkok Hotel Transfer
Vollständige Beschreibung
Entfliehen Sie der Stadt für einen Tag und verbinden Sie sich mit Thailands sanften Riesen beim lokalen Betreiber in der Provinz Chonburi, nur 90 Minuten vom Zentrum Bangkoks entfernt.
Dies ist ein wirklich ethisches Schutzgebiet, kein Elefantenreiten, keine Ketten, keine Vorführungen. Die Elefanten streifen frei in einer üppigen Dschungelumgebung und Sie interagieren mit ihnen nach ihren Bedingungen. Das Schutzgebiet rettet Elefanten aus Holzfällercamps und Touristenattraktionen und gibt ihnen einen friedlichen Ruhestand.
Ihr Tag beginnt mit der Hotelabholung in Bangkok zwischen 6:30-7:30 Uhr. Nach der Ankunft im Schutzgebiet wechseln Sie in traditionelle Mahout-Kleidung und treffen die Elefanten. Gehen Sie mit ihnen durch den Dschungel, füttern Sie sie von Hand mit Bananen und Zuckerrohr, und erfahren Sie die Rettungsgeschichte jedes Elefanten von den Pflegern.
Der Höhepunkt ist das Baden der Elefanten im Schlammbecken und Fluss, sie lieben es, und es ist ein unvergessliches Erlebnis, von einem glücklichen Elefanten bespritzt zu werden. Nach dem Abwaschen genießen Sie ein thailändisches Mittagessen, zubereitet vom Personal des Schutzgebiets.
Der Nachmittag umfasst mehr Zeit mit den Elefanten und eine Naturwanderung durch den umgebenden Dschungel. Der Rücktransport bringt Sie am späten Nachmittag zurück zu Ihrem Hotel in Bangkok.
Ablauf
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel Pickup
Air-conditioned van picks you up from your central Bangkok hotel. Relax during the 90-minute drive to Chonburi Province.
Welcome & Introduction
Arrive at the sanctuary, change into traditional mahout clothing, and receive a briefing about the sanctuary's mission, the elephants' rescue stories, and how to safely interact with them.
Feed & Walk with Elephants
Meet the elephants up close. Hand-feed them bananas, sugarcane, and watermelon. Walk alongside them through the jungle trails as they forage naturally. Caretakers share each elephant's individual personality and history.
Mud Bath & River Bathing
The highlight of the day — help bathe the elephants in the mud pool and then wash them off in the river. The elephants visibly enjoy this and you'll get splashed, sprayed, and covered in mud. Bring a change of clothes!
Thai Lunch
Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch prepared by the sanctuary staff. Vegetarian options available. Rest and dry off while overlooking the sanctuary grounds.
Afternoon Time & Nature Walk
More time observing the elephants in their natural habitat. Take a nature walk through the surrounding jungle. Great photo opportunities as the elephants rest in the shade.
Return to Bangkok
Board the van for the return drive to Bangkok. Drop-off at your hotel by approximately 2:30-3:00 PM.
Detaillierter Ablauf
Hotel Pickup | 06:30 to 08:00
Your driver picks you up from your central Bangkok hotel in an air-conditioned minivan. The drive to Chonburi takes about 90 minutes via the motorway. Relax, sleep, or enjoy the changing scenery as you leave the city behind.
Welcome & Elephant Introduction | 08:30 to 09:00
Arrive at the local operator, nestled in a green valley surrounded by jungle. Change into traditional mahout (elephant keeper) clothing — loose pants and a shirt. The head caretaker gives a briefing on the sanctuary's rescue mission and introduces the elephants by name, explaining where each one came from and how they ended up here.
Feeding & Jungle Walk | 09:00 to 10:30
This is where it gets real. You'll stand face-to-face with the elephants and hand-feed them baskets of bananas, sugarcane, and watermelon. They're gentle but enthusiastic eaters. Then walk alongside them on jungle trails as they forage naturally — no chains, no hooks. The caretakers share stories about each elephant's personality and quirks.
Mud Bath & River Bathing | 10:30 to 11:30
The absolute highlight. The elephants head to the mud pool and you join them — literally getting into the mud and helping spread it on their skin (it's like sunscreen for them). Then move to the river where you wash them off with buckets of water while they spray you with their trunks. You will get soaked. Bring a change of clothes and a waterproof phone case.
Thai Lunch | 11:30 to 12:15
The sanctuary serves a traditional Thai lunch — pad thai, green curry, rice, fresh fruit. Vegetarian and vegan options available. Eat in a covered area overlooking the sanctuary grounds while the elephants rest in the shade nearby.
Afternoon & Return | 12:15 to 14:30
Spend final time with the elephants before boarding the van for the 90-minute return to Bangkok. You'll be back at your hotel by 2:30-3:00 PM — still time for an evening activity.
Inklusive
- Hin- und Rücktransport zum Hotel (Zentrum Bangkok)
- Alle Aktivitäten im Schutzgebiet (Füttern, Baden, Wandern mit Elefanten)
- Traditionelle Mahout-Kleidung
- Thailändisches Mittagessen und Trinkwasser
- Englischsprachiger Guide und Elefantenpfleger
- Unfallversicherung
Nicht inklusive
- Persönliche Ausgaben und Souvenirs
- Trinkgelder für Guide und Pfleger (optional)
- Snacks oder Getränke über das Bereitgestellte hinaus
Wichtige Informationen
Treffpunkt
Hotel pickup from central Bangkok between 6:30 AM and 7:30 AM. Exact pickup time confirmed the day before via WhatsApp.
Gut zu wissen
- Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität
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Bewertungen
We chose this specifically because it's a no-riding sanctuary and it did not disappoint. About 90 minutes from our Bangkok hotel, pickup was on time, and the whole day was about the elephants — feeding them, walking with them, and a muddy river bath that was honestly the most fun I've had in ages. You can tell they're genuinely well cared for. A really special, ethical day.
Brilliant experience. The guides told us each elephant's rescue story and it was clear how much they love these animals — no chains, no tricks, just respectful interaction. Bring clothes you don't mind getting filthy because the mud bath is a must. Round-trip transfer from Bangkok made it completely hassle-free.
A lovely and meaningful day out from Bangkok. The elephants are beautiful and the setting is peaceful jungle. It is a long day with the drive each way, so be prepared, and definitely pack a full change of clothes — you will get wet and muddy! The Thai lunch was simple but tasty. Recommended for anyone who wants to see elephants ethically.
Took the kids (8 and 11) and it was the highlight of our Thailand holiday. Feeding the elephants by hand and bathing them had them grinning all day. The staff were so patient and made sure everyone was safe. Great that it's a proper sanctuary and not a riding camp. Easy pickup from our hotel too.
Small group, well organised, and the team accommodated my vegetarian lunch without any fuss. The elephants roam freely and you really feel like a guest in their home rather than at a show. Worth the early start and the drive from Bangkok. Would do it again.