{"id":2546,"date":"2026-09-04T19:15:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T12:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2546"},"modified":"2026-09-10T16:14:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:14:42","slug":"ejs-phuket-walk-with-elephants","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/product\/ejs-phuket-walk-with-elephants\/","title":{"rendered":"<span class=\"notranslate\" translate=\"no\">Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Walk With Elephants Experience<\/span> (Full-day elephant and jungle trekking)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trp-desc\">\r\n<p class=\"trp-lead\">Follow the elephants into the jungle. You walk through the forest alongside free-roaming elephants and hear each one's story, stop for a home-cooked Thai lunch, then spend the afternoon feeding them, sharing a mud spa, and washing them in the water. A whole day given over to the elephants.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"trp-audit-box\"><strong>Before you book<\/strong>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Minimum age is 7<\/strong> \u2014 Part of the programme is a walk through the jungle, so children of 6 and under cannot take part. The child rate applies from age 7 to 10.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>There is one departure a day, at 08:00<\/strong> \u2014 The time you choose at booking is when the programme begins at the camp.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Pick-up times<\/strong> \u2014 06:45-07:30. The exact time varies slightly with your hotel's location and is confirmed on your voucher.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Return transport included<\/strong> \u2014 For hotels within Phuket only. <strong>Phuket International Airport cannot be entered under airport rules, and piers such as Rassada are not served either.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>We return you to where we collected you<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>If you would like to be dropped somewhere else and it is not on the way, a transfer fee applies from 600 baht.<\/strong> Ask us before you book and we will confirm the fare.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Please bring a swimsuit and a change of clothes.<\/strong> You will go into mud and water.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Booking deadline<\/strong> \u2014 Please book by 17:00 Thailand time the day before your visit.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Cancellations and changes<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Free cancellation up to 2 days before your visit, with no fee.<\/strong> After that, no changes, cancellations or refunds are possible.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>When we accept cancellations<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Please send cancellations during TripRAON business hours, 08:00-17:00 Thailand time.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udc9a<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Who this hotel suits<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Anyone with a full day to give<\/strong> \u2014 The programme runs for six hours.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Anyone who wants to understand elephants properly<\/strong> \u2014 You hear each elephant's story in detail as you walk.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Anyone who wants the jungle scenery as well<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Anyone who would like two meals included<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\u2728<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Highlights<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Jungle trek<\/strong> \u2014 Walk the forest paths alongside free-roaming elephants<\/li>\r\n<li>Hear the rescue story of every elephant you meet<\/li>\r\n<li>Thai home-style lunch<\/li>\r\n<li>Prepare the elephants' nutritional supplements and feed them<\/li>\r\n<li>Mud spa \u00b7 Bathing and play in the water<\/li>\r\n<li>Making elephant dung paper<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Itinerary<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li>Pick-up from your hotel<\/li>\r\n<li>Arrive at the camp \u00b7 Snacks, tea and coffee \u00b7 Programme briefing<\/li>\r\n<li>Set out into the jungle - walk with the elephants and hear their stories<\/li>\r\n<li>A home-cooked Thai meal<\/li>\r\n<li>Prepare the elephants' nutritional supplements<\/li>\r\n<li>Say hello to the elephants, feed them, and take photographs in the forest<\/li>\r\n<li>The mud spa<\/li>\r\n<li>Play in the water with the elephants<\/li>\r\n<li>The open-air rain shower<\/li>\r\n<li>Shower and change into dry clothes<\/li>\r\n<li>A Thai meal with seasonal fruit \u00b7 Say goodbye and return to your hotel<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udce6<\/span><span class=\"tt\">What's included and not included<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Included<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Round-trip transportation \u00b7 Guide \u00b7 Rental of traditional Karen clothing and EJS hats \u00b7 Thai meals \u00b7 Bottled water \u00b7 Elephant food \u00b7 Travel insurance<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Not included<\/strong> \u2014 Personal expenses \u00b7 Gratuity for your guide and keeper (optional)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83c\udf92<\/span><span class=\"tt\">What to bring and things to note<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Swimsuit \u00b7 Change of clothes \u00b7 Towel \u00b7 Hat \u00b7 Sunscreen \u00b7 Insect repellent \u00b7 Sneakers (for walking in the jungle) \u00b7 Passport number (for insurance)<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li>The programme runs even in heavy rain, and there are no cancellations or refunds because of the weather.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you are pregnant or have limited mobility, please tell us when you book.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>The mud spa and the bathing happen only when the elephants want them.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>No elephant riding, no shows<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Elephant Jungle Sanctuary is an ethical elephant sanctuary with ACES Gold accreditation.<\/strong> We never make an elephant do anything against its will.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Group sizes change from day to day<\/strong> \u2014 They depend on the programme, the camp assigned, and how many elephants and visitors there are that day.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Tell us in advance if<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>you have a food allergy or dietary requirement, limited mobility, are pregnant, or have any potentially contagious condition. Please let us know when you book.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec\">\r\n<div class=\"trp-sec-h\"><span class=\"ic\">\ud83d\udc18<\/span><span class=\"tt\">Compare with other elephant programs<\/span><\/div>\r\n<ul class=\"trp-list\">\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-feed-me\/\"><strong>1 hour of feeding<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 No vehicle \u00b7 No water activities \u00b7 Bank transfer \u0e3f750<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-feed-me-premium\/\"><strong>1 hour 30 minutes of feeding including round-trip transportation<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Water park admission \u00b7 Bank transfer \u0e3f1,300<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-feed-and-shower\/\"><strong>Feeding + Rain Shower 1 hour 30 minutes<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Rain shower \u00b7 Bank transfer \u0e3f1,700<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-half-day\/\"><strong>Half-day experience, 3 hours<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Mud spa and bath \u00b7 1 meal \u00b7 Bank transfer \u0e3f2,500<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tripraon.com\/en\/ejs-phuket-walk-with-elephants\/\"><strong>6 hours of full-day jungle trekking<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 Vehicle included \u00b7 Mud spa and bath \u00b7 Meals included \u00b7 Ages 7 and up \u00b7 Bank transfer \u0e3f5,000<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>6-hour full-day program. 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