From Bangkok: Pattaya Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

Spend an unforgettable day with Thailand’s gentle giants on a full-day tour from Bangkok to an ethical elephant sanctuary in Pattaya. Begin your journey with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, traveling for about two hours through scenic landscapes of lush farmland, rolling hills, and glimpses of the coastline. Upon arrival, meet your friendly English-speaking guide, who will introduce you to the sanctuary’s mission and the elephants’ heartwarming rescue stories. After a short orientation, you’ll receive bananas and sugarcane to feed the elephants, allowing you to get close and form a personal connection with these majestic animals. Walk alongside them as they roam freely through the sanctuary’s natural surroundings and observe their peaceful routines while learning about their behavior, diet, and rehabilitation process.

After meeting all the elephants, join them in a fun and therapeutic mud spa, where you’ll help apply a soothing mud mixture to protect their skin. Continue to the nearby river for a refreshing bath session — splash, brush, and swim with the elephants as they play happily in the water. Once they’re clean, take your final photos and change into dry clothes before enjoying a delicious Thai-style lunch accompanied by fresh seasonal fruits. As the day concludes, relax on your return trip to Bangkok, carrying cherished memories of this meaningful and heartwarming experience with Thailand’s beloved elephants.