It's fun for the whole family on this half day combination tour on Phuket island. Admire the unspoiled scenery from the back of an elephant and canoe the calm surrounding waters. Ride a local farmer's cart and inhale fragrant aromas at a Thai cooking demonstration. There is an optional cruise on a junk and a lesson on how to pick coconuts from the trees. You'll be amazed and entertained - there's something for everyone!
Highlights
- Trek on an elephant's back in the Chalong highlands with greats vews over Chalong bay and out to Phi Phi island
- Thai Cooking demonstration
- Optional junk boat Chalong Bay cruise (to be selected at time of booking)
- Thai-style buffet lunch
- Buffalo wooden cart ride
- Hotel pickup and drop off
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Phuket Elephant SafariElephant trunk, Phuket elephant safariPhoto by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariOn the elephant trail, Safari Tour of PhuketPhoto by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariThat's one happy boy riding an elephantPhoto by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Frogs!Friendly staff!Photo by: Natalie B07 2011 -
SafariSafar jeepPhoto by: Natalie B07 2011 -
Phi PhiLovely viewPhoto by: Natalie B07 2011 -
Elephant rideGreat Elephant ride!Photo by: Natalie B07 2011 -
CookingThai curry cooking lessonPhoto by: Natalie B07 2011 -
BuffaloBuffalo ride!Photo by: Natalie B07 2011 -
SDC13398Giving my Elephant a pat to thank it :)Photo by: Jeffrey D04 2011 -
195948_10150454749785576_67773 ...w/ Baby ElephantsPhoto by: Stanley C03 2011 -
The Elephants ArriveMeeting our elephants before the ride.Photo by: Robert OUnited Kingdom, 08 2008 -
View from the DockView from the dock before our boat ride.Photo by: Robert OUnited Kingdom, 08 2008 -
Chalong BayPhoto taken from the boat trip after the elephant ride. Great food, relaxing trip and very enjoyable. Will do again.Photo by: Debra MAustralia, 07 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariMonkey at the elephant safari camp.Photo by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariThe elephant trail, with nice views over Phuket.Photo by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariMaking new friends with the elephants.Photo by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariLunch, Thai style. Delicious.Photo by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariThe boys on the water buffalo.Photo by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Phuket Elephant SafariOn the trail, with the elephants.Photo by: JeffAustralia, 05 2008 -
Useful Information
Phuket Elephant Safari Half-Day Tour
You'll be picked up from your Phuket hotel and travel by four wheel drive into Chalong highlands to Chalong. Arrive at Siam Safari elephant camp on the top of a mountain. Meet Siam Safari's elephants and learn about them and their carers, the mahouts. Also learn about Thai elephant conservation and how you can help. See how young elephants are trained, you can even touch them and feed them bananas. This elephant camp is the only one in southern Thailand to have attained the Thai government standard award. Take a trek on an elephant's back in the Chalong highlands with good views over Chalong bay and out to Phi Phi island.
Later see how Thai jungle curry is made and try some if you dare. See how rubber trees are tapped to produce natural rubber latex and how coconuts are processed to make coconut milk and oil. Learn all about buffaloes and take a ride on a buffalo pulled wooden cart.
If you have chosen the option including a junk boat ride, then cruise on a traditional wooden junk in Chalong bay where you can see great views of Phuket and surrounding islands. The tour ends with a delicious buffet lunch prepared with fresh ingredients and with a selection of Thai dishes that are not too spicy. Return to your hotel after an active, educational and rewarding adventure.
Reviewed by Christine R, United Kingdom, May 2013
even though it was torrential rain we still thoroughly enjoyed this tour.it was a nice touch that the elephant mahout gave us an umbrella so it was quite unique riding an elephant with an umbrella.the rest of the tour was very informative and not at all boring which i thought it might be. the food on the boat trip was very good too.
Reviewed by Jeffrey N, February 2013
Great family experience. The elephant ride was certainly the highlight.
