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Verbringen Sie einen Tag mit geretteten Elefanten in einem ethischen Schutzgebiet in Chonburi: füttern Sie sie, gehen Sie neben ihnen durch den Dschungel, nehmen Sie an einem Schlammbad teil, und teilen Sie eine hausgemachte thailändische Mahlzeit.
Tagesausflug zum ethischen Elefanten-Schutzgebiet ab Pattaya: Auf einen Blick
| Price | From $65 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
Choose from 5 available options
Sanctuary Meeting Point (No Transfer)
Shared Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
Private Transfer — Economy Sedan (1-3 guests)
Private Transfer — SUV (4-5 guests)
Private Transfer — Van (6-11 guests)
Vollständige Beschreibung
Etwa 45 Minuten außerhalb von Pattaya, im grünen Hinterland von Chonburi, bietet dieses Schutzgebiet etwas zunehmend Seltenes: nahe, respektvolle Zeit mit Elefanten, ohne Reiten oder Vorführungen. Die Tiere leben hier in natürlicher Umgebung, und der Besuch ist um ihre Routine herum aufgebaut statt um einen Showplan, Sie füttern sie, gehen mit ihnen, und, wenn Sie bereit sind, schmutzig zu werden, begleiten Sie sie bei ihrem Bad.
Der Tag beginnt mit einer Einführung in die Herde und einer Fütterungssession, bei der Sie Bananen und Zuckerrohr direkt in ausgestreckte Rüssel reichen, ein Erlebnis, das gleichermaßen aufregend wie überraschend sanft ist. Von dort wandern Sie zusammen mit den Elefanten durch den umgebenden Dschungel und beobachten, wie sie nach Futter suchen und miteinander interagieren, während das Team des Schutzgebiets die Geschichte und Gewohnheiten jedes Tieres erklärt. Den Höhepunkt für die meisten Besucher bildet die Schlammgrube und das Wasserloch, wo Sie zusammen mit der Herde während ihres Bads schrubben und planschen können.
Eine hausgemachte thailändische Mahlzeit ist inklusive, und Hoteltransfers ab Pattaya machen die Logistik mühelos. Es ist ein Tag, der sich für Familien, Paare und Alleinreisende gleichermaßen eignet, für alle, die echte Zeit mit Elefanten in einer Umgebung wollen, die um ihr Wohlergehen herum aufgebaut ist.
Ablauf
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
Hotel Pickup
Pickup from your Pattaya hotel and drive out to the sanctuary in rural Chonburi.
Meet & Feed the Elephants
Introduction to the herd, then hand-feed the elephants bananas and sugarcane.
Jungle Walk with the Herd
Trek through the jungle alongside the elephants as they forage, with guides sharing each animal's story.
Mud Bath & Thai Meal
Join the elephants in the mud pit and water hole, then clean up and sit down to a home-cooked Thai lunch.
Return to Pattaya
Drive back to your hotel in Pattaya city.
Detaillierter Ablauf
After a morning pickup from your Pattaya hotel, it's a scenic 45-minute drive into the Chonburi countryside to reach the sanctuary. You'll start with an orientation from the team — how to approach the elephants, what they like, and the stories of how each animal came to live here. Then it's straight into the feeding session, with baskets of bananas and sugarcane disappearing quickly into eager trunks.
The middle of the day is spent walking with the herd through the jungle around the sanctuary, an unhurried trek where the elephants set the pace and stop to browse whenever they like. Afterwards comes the messy, memorable part: the mud bath, where guests scrub the elephants down before everyone rinses off at the water hole. Once you've cleaned up, a home-cooked Thai meal is served before the drive back to Pattaya, arriving mid-afternoon.
Inklusive
- Hotelabholung und -rückfahrt in Pattaya
- Eintritt ins Schutzgebiet und geführtes Programm
- Futterkorb für die Elefanten
- Hausgemachte thailändische Mahlzeit
- Trinkwasser
- Englischsprachiger Guide des Schutzgebiets
Nicht inklusive
- Handtuch und Wechselkleidung
- Trinkgelder für das Personal
- Persönliche Ausgaben und Souvenirs
Wichtige Informationen
Treffpunkt
Hotel pickup in Pattaya city
Gut zu wissen
- Kostenlose Stornierung bis 24 Stunden vor Beginn der Aktivität
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Bewertungen
The whole experience was amazing. The elephants seemed very happy and well cared. They had a very good bond with theirs carers. It was noticable that the elephants had freedom and they could do what they want to do. You can feel that people that were part of the village supported elefants. It was a lot of fun for me and my friends, but I would say that it is also suitable for children.
One of the best experiences I have ever done! Highly recommend transport & the guides were brilliant, the elephants were amazing & really looked after! If you are in chiang mai you need to go here!!
Amazing day out! The transport to the sanctuary was organised well and effortless. When we arrived we were greeted by our guide and informed appropriately. The whole experience was very organic and would recommend 100%
Exactly what we hoped an ethical sanctuary would be. No riding, no chains, no performing — just elephants living in a big green space and us fitting around their day. Feeding them bananas while they gently took them from our hands was extraordinary. The mud bath left us filthy and grinning.
We researched a lot before booking because so many places call themselves ethical without being it. This one is the real thing. The carers clearly know and love each animal, and they told us the rescue story behind every elephant. Walking beside them through the jungle was humbling.
The highlight of our Thailand trip, without question. It's about 45 minutes from Pattaya and the countryside drive is pretty in itself. Home-cooked Thai lunch was simple and delicious, eaten under a shelter looking out at the herd. Bring clothes you don't mind ruining.
Took our kids aged 8 and 11 and it was perfect for them. The staff were patient, made sure everyone was safe around the animals, and explained things at a level the children understood. Seeing my daughter's face when an elephant took fruit from her hand was priceless.
Beautifully run and genuinely respectful of the animals. You feel like a guest in their home rather than a customer at an attraction. Full day gives you enough time that nothing feels rushed — feeding, walking, mud bath, river rinse, lunch. Would recommend to anyone.
Wonderful experience and clearly a well-cared-for herd. Only small point is that it is genuinely hot and muddy work, so go prepared with a change of clothes, a towel and plenty of water. The sanctuary provides some but bring your own too. No regrets at all.
Emotional day in the best way. One of the older rescued elephants had come from a logging camp and hearing her story while she stood peacefully eating beside us was moving. Transport from our Pattaya hotel was easy and comfortable both ways.
Superb from start to finish. Small groups mean you get real time with the elephants rather than queuing for a photo. The mud bath is chaotic fun and the rinse-off in the water afterwards is just as good. Money well spent on something that actually helps the animals.