Description

Visit the Phang Nga Elephant Park to see the morning routine of the Kwan-Chang (elephant handlers), who have been caring for elephants there for more than 150 years. After spending the night foraging on a jungle hillside, with the help of your guide, you will explore the jungle and locate your gentle giant. You will experience the authentic Thai forest with your elephant friend before travelling to the river for a morning bath. You will return to the elephant park to feed the elephants and see the Kwan-Chang perform the morning health checks after the breathtaking adventure. The end of your visit will be a traditional, freshly prepared Thai brunch. This is not your typical encounter with an elephant; the Phang Nga Elephant Park is a highly unique location that we have no doubt will create memories for a lifetime for you, your friends and family.

Please note there is a minimum requirement of 2 people for this experience and a maximum of 10 people per booking.

For activity times and locations, view the activity details tab.

Please note children under the age of 14 may not participate in this programme for safety reasons. Other experiences such as the Elephant Care Experience or Family Elephant Experience are available for younger children.

What’s included

• Transfers are included from Khao, Phang Nga, Phuket, Krabi, Ao-Nang and Khao Sok.
• Learn about the Asian elephants
• Preparing food for your elephant
• Feeding your elephant
• Taking care of your elephant’s skin
• Bathing with your elephant (or watching if you prefer)
• Walk through the jungle
• Traditional and Delicious Thai Brunch
• Planting food for the elephants as part of the conservation programme
• Air-conditioned transfer
• Refreshments
• Shower and locker-room facilities available to store your pensions

What’s NOT included

• All services not mentioned as included and all items of a personal nature
• Any Alcoholic beverages
• Any extra items purchased in hotels, souvenir shops and other such establishments
• Travel insurance (cover against cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation, in the event of accident or illness). We highly recommend you arrange appropriate insurance in your home country

Equipment

You’re welcome to bring your camera, suncream, insect repellent, a hat, waterproof clothing (weather dependent) trainers and swimwear for the bathing experience. Feel free to bring anything else essential to you.

We recommend bringing swimwear, a change of clothes and a towel for after the bathing experience.

Itinerary

• Hotel pick-up in an air-conditioned vehicle. Please note that although we try to arrive as close as possible to the notified time, pick-up times do vary depending on your location.
• Arrive at the Park at 7.30 a.m. On arrival at Phang Nga Elephant Park, you will meet your guide and be offered our refreshing signature welcome drink.
• You will first have your mandatory safety briefing.
• You will then be provided with a Kwan-chang outfit to change into before meeting your elephant and you will wear this for the duration of your experience.
• Your guide will explain the Kwan-chang’s (elephant handler’s) morning routine. Together with your guide, you will go into the jungle to find your elephant after her night foraging in the surrounding hills.
• Once united with your elephant and her Kwan-chaang you can enjoy exploring the real Thai jungle alongside your gentle giant.
• Together, you will walk with your elephant to the river where you will assist the Kwan-chang in giving her a morning bath.
• Then, you will accompany your elephant back to Phang Nga Elephant Park.
• Here you will feed her and watch a demonstration of an elephant health check.
• After you have showered and changed back into your own clothes, you will be offered a delicious, freshly-cooked, traditional Thai brunch.
• You will then have time to relax, take photos, visit our souvenir shop and Education Centre.
• Finally, you will help to fill the food box for the elephants in the free roaming area.
• We will drive you back to your hotel.