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Passez une journée avec des éléphants sauvés dans un sanctuaire éthique à Chonburi : nourrissez-les, marchez à leurs côtés dans la jungle, rejoignez un bain de boue, et partagez un repas thaïlandais fait maison.
Excursion d'une journée au sanctuaire d'éléphants éthique depuis Pattaya: En bref
| 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)
Description complète
À environ 45 minutes de Pattaya, dans la campagne verdoyante de Chonburi, ce sanctuaire offre quelque chose de plus en plus rare : un moment proche et respectueux avec des éléphants, sans monte ni spectacle. Les animaux y vivent dans un cadre naturel, et la visite s'organise autour de leur routine plutôt que d'un programme de spectacle : vous les nourrissez, marchez avec eux, et, si vous acceptez de vous salir, vous les rejoignez pour leur bain.
La journée débute par une présentation du troupeau et une séance de nourrissage, où vous tendrez des bananes et de la canne à sucre directement à leurs trompes tendues, une expérience aussi grisante que, étonnamment, douce. De là, vous marcherez aux côtés des éléphants à travers la jungle environnante, observant comment ils se nourrissent et interagissent, tandis que l'équipe du sanctuaire explique l'histoire et les habitudes de chaque animal. Le point fort pour la plupart des visiteurs survient à la fosse de boue et au point d'eau, où vous pouvez frotter et éclabousser aux côtés du troupeau pendant son bain.
Un repas thaïlandais fait maison est compris, et les transferts d'hôtel depuis Pattaya rendent la logistique sans effort. C'est une journée qui convient aussi bien aux familles, aux couples qu'aux voyageurs solo : quiconque souhaite un vrai moment avec des éléphants dans un cadre pensé pour leur bien-être.
Programme
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.
Programme détaillé
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.
Inclus
- Prise en charge et retour à l'hôtel à Pattaya
- Entrée au sanctuaire et programme guidé
- Panier de nourriture pour éléphants
- Repas thaïlandais fait maison
- Eau potable
- Guide anglophone du sanctuaire
Non inclus
- Serviette et vêtements de rechange
- Pourboires pour le personnel
- Dépenses personnelles et souvenirs
Informations importantes
Point de rendez-vous
Hotel pickup in Pattaya city
À savoir avant de partir
- Annulation gratuite jusqu'à 24 heures avant le début de l'activité
À propos de cette activité
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Avis des voyageurs
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.