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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's monkey shows, an optional cruise on a junk and a lesson on how to pick coconuts from the trees. You'll be amazed and enteratined - there's something for everyone!
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. Watch how monkeys are trained to pick coconuts and see them in action. Learn about buffaloes, you can try to sit on one and take a ride on a wooden cart pulled by a buffalo. Also see how coconuts are processed to make coconut milk and oil.
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.
- 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
- Monkey show, watch them pick coconuts from tree tops
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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Phuket Elephant Safari Half-Day Tour
Daily
Departure Point:Tour departs from centrally located Phuket hotels and the JW Marriott Hotel
Departure Time:- 8:30am
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time
Duration: 5 - 6.5 hours Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 1:30pm
- Elephant ride
- Thai cooking demonstration
- Buffet lunch
- Local guide
- Optional cruise (to be selected at time of booking)
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A maximum of 40 people per booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Restroom facilities available
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What a great way to spend the day. A little bit of everything. Elephant ride was great and the other ... Read more ›
Scott P, Australia, July 2009
This tour was fantastic. Well organised and really interesting. The Thai curry cooking demo was great ... Read more ›
Amanda E, Australia, June 2009
