Attractions & Culture
Samui Elephant Sanctuary
9.4 Exceptional · 460 reviews
Duration
3 hours (half-day)
Category
Attractions & Culture
Difficulty
easy
Price
$83
An ethical no-riding elephant sanctuary near Lamai with two locations on the island (Maret and Chaweng Noi). The three-hour half-day programme covers elephant feeding, a walk through the grounds, and a mud bath — no riding or performing. Consistently well-reviewed by visitors for welfare standards and genuine care of the animals. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and a vegetarian lunch is provided on most programmes.
Highlights
No riding — ethical, no-performance model
Feeding, walking and mud bath with the elephants
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
Lunch included on most programmes
Two locations: Lamai (Maret) and Chaweng Noi
What's included
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Elephant activities
Lunch (most programmes)
Elephant riding (not offered — this is by design)
