Elephant Jungle Sanctuary

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary in Koh Samui is the region's first elephant sanctuary, home to elephants rescued from the logging and tourism industries. Visits run for a half day or full day depending on the option booked, with the emphasis on ethical, hands-on interaction rather than rides or shows.

Caretakers divide visitors into small groups, so you get close access as the elephants are fed a diet of rice, vitamins, vegetables and bananas, often straight from your hand. Later in the visit, you can join the elephants for a mud spa, wading into the mud alongside them as they cool off and coat their skin, or step into the pool for a swim while they shower themselves and everyone nearby with water from their trunks. Between these sessions, there is time to simply watch the elephants move through the sanctuary's jungle setting and, on some visits, walk alongside them.

Guests can also add paid community activities such as tie-dye clothing, salad making or cooking a local dish, run by the sanctuary's own staff. Rayna Tours' local team in Koh Samui handles your booking and is on hand for support before and after your visit.

• All the elephants at this sanctuary have been rescued and now live in a protected, cared-for environment.
• Feed the elephants by hand, or join a bathing or mud spa session to get close to them.
• No riding or entertainment shows take place here; instead, you can join the elephants on jungle walks.
• Visitors are split into small groups, so caretakers can share information about each elephant close up.
• Add on paid activities such as tie-dye clothing, salad making or cooking a local dish to support the sanctuary's community.

• Roundtrip hotel transfer to the Samui Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
• A guide fluent in Thai and English
• A buffet or set meal, plus packaged drinking water
• Service charges and taxes

• Personal expenses and souvenir shopping
• Professional photography or photo services
• Any additional activities or experiences not mentioned in the inclusions

1. You will receive your tour confirmation voucher by email shortly after booking.
2. Check your spam or junk folder if it does not arrive, or contact our support team.
3. Download the voucher and show it on your phone or as a printout when you arrive at the sanctuary.

• Carry a valid ID or passport with you on the day.
• This activity is not valid for Thai passport holders.
• No refunds are given for partially used services.
• Avoid carrying heavy luggage during this activity.
• Pickup and drop-off timing may shift by 30 to 60 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted inside the transfer vehicle.
• Life jackets and similar activity gear are provided where relevant, but dress in clothing you do not mind getting muddy or wet for the bathing and mud spa sessions.
• Entry may be denied for non-compliance with venue rules, safety guidelines or dress codes.
• Rayna Tours and its ground partners are not liable for loss, injury, damage or delay during the visit.
• Be ready in your hotel lobby at least 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
• Late arrival or no-shows are treated as cancellations with no refund; missed transfers must be arranged independently by the guest.
• Contact Rayna Tours support on the number shown on your booking voucher for assistance before, during or after your visit.