6 Elephant Sanctuaries in Koh Samui For A First Thai Trip

1.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,446 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Our pick

Spend about an hour at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Samui feeding rescued elephants watermelon, bananas, and leafy branches. English and Thai-speaking guides explain their care, help with photos, and let the animals choose the contact. Groups are limited to 10, with no rides or washing.

“Was lovely being so close to the elephants and seeing them wander freely. Its obvious they are well taken care of”

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2.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary and Jungle Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,328 reviews · from $57

Spend six hours exploring Koh Samui by 4WD, with stops at Na Muang Waterfall, I Love Elephant Samui, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn. You’ll prepare food for elephants, feed them under staff supervision, ride rugged mountain roads, and eat Thai food at a mountain restaurant. English-speaking guides such as Emma, Fifa, and Lucy lead departures.

“It was an absolutely fantastic day. Very natural, and it was wonderful to see the elephants enjoying rolling around in the mud. I would really recommend this tour to anybody, it’s a great thing to do”

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3.Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,223 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend about two hours visiting Samui Elephant Home, Koh Samui’s first elephant nursery. An English-speaking guide, often Noi, explains each elephant’s story, diet, and care. You’ll prepare food from bananas, pumpkin, sticky rice, and herbs, then feed the elephants in a calm setting. Hotel pickup, drop-off, and insurance are included.

“Ko Samui Elephant Home is highly recommended! Being here and connecting with the elephants was truly amazing. Having the chance to be part of their care and to touch their lives felt unforgettable. It’s a place that shows genuine respect for nature and animals, and the experience left me deeply moved. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Koh Samui.”

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4.Half Day Elephant Home Sanctuary in Samui

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 663 reviews · from $97Top rated

Spend about three hours at Samui Elephant Home watching rescued elephants roam, preparing and feeding them food, and seeing mahouts cool them with water. Guides explain each elephant’s past and daily care. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, a vegetarian meal, drinks, and a short souvenir video are included.

“We spent a magical afternoon with the elephants and wonderful staff. A must see trip. It was a real treat to understand and learn about the elephants.”

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5.Koh Samui: 4×4 Sightseeing Safari & Elephant Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

Spend seven hours touring Koh Samui by 4x4, with hotel pickup, mountain viewpoints, Wat Teepangkorn, Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, Wat Khunaram, Namuang Waterfall, a coconut plantation, lunch, and an ethical elephant sanctuary. Guides such as Luna, Nancy, Jackie, and Palmy lead the day in English. The rooftop ride is optional.

“Palmy was an amazing guide and the driver Bobby was amazing too! Lovely fun day out and definitely worth the money. Elephants were lovely to see and feed”

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6.Samui:Elephant Jungle experience & The First Elephant Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Spend three hours at Samui Elephant Home with guides such as Angie, Katy, or Noot. Visit Samui’s first Elephant Museum, watch rescued elephants roam freely, learn about nutrition and natural cooling, and make seed bombs for the forest. Hotel pickup, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“The tour was Amazing, from the tour guides in depth knowledge of the elephants and their true care of conservation for the elephants was incredible. Highly recommend to everyone to book through these people as they truly do have the animals best interests at heart.”

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