5 Elephant Sanctuaries in Koh Samui Worth Booking

1.Koh Samui: Elephant Sanctuary Entry and Feeding Experience

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

Spend one hour at Koh Samui’s Elephant Jungle Sanctuary feeding rescued elephants fruit, watching them roam, and taking photos at close range. English and Thai guides explain their care and past lives. The group is limited to 10, with food, a cold drink, and a snack included. Expect some uneven walking despite listed wheelchair access.

“It was lovely to learn about the elephants and where they had been rescued from. our guide was very knowledgeable. so lovely to get up close and have a chance to feed these beautiful creatures.”

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

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

Spend six to seven hours exploring Koh Samui by 4WD, preparing food for elephants at I Love Elephant Samui, visiting Namuang Waterfall and Secret Buddha Garden, and eating Thai lunch above the island. English-speaking guides such as Emma, Fifa, and Lucy lead the day, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, water, and a cold towel included.

“This was an amazing experience, I highly recommend. Our tour gide Luci was amazing and very helpful.”

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3.Samui: Elephant Nutrition and Care Education Experience

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

Visit Koh Samui’s first elephant nursery with an English-speaking guide, often Noi, who explains each elephant’s past, diet, and care. You’ll prepare natural food from bananas, pumpkin, sticky rice, and herbs, then feed the elephants under staff supervision. The program avoids riding and focuses on welfare, education, and calm observation.

“Great experience! The guide is was so nice, she explained everything in great detail. And the staff takes great care of the elephant in the nursery.”

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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, with hotel pickup, a local guide, elephant stories, food preparation, feeding, jungle observation, mud play and a supervised bathing session. The program avoids riding and includes a vegetarian meal, drinks and a surprise video. Groups can reach 30 people.

“Very informative Guides very very good Value for money for sure Highly Recommended & kids will have lots of fun too”

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5.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 the Elephant Museum, learn about Thai elephant heritage, watch rescued elephants roam in the jungle, see food preparation, and make seed bombs with native plants. Hotel pickup, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“We really enjoyed our tour! Our guide Angie explained everything really well and she communicated her love and passion for her job and giving the elephants they rescued a happier life. It was very educating and we learned so much about asian elephants and their conservation. We felt connected and empathetic toward all elephants but especially Som Boon and her story. We recommend Angie as a guide to everyone who wants to have a great and respectful experience with the elephants!”

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