{"id":17597,"date":"2026-09-08T11:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T04:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/?page_id=17597"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:54:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T13:54:03","slug":"elefanten-sanctuary-khao-lak-ohne-baden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/de\/ethical-elephant-sanctuary-khao-lak\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Khao Lak"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"17597\" class=\"elementor elementor-17597\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1791b17 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1791b17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a89e87 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"4a89e87\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"youtube-banner-wrapper\">\r\n    <div class=\"youtube-banner-container\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" \r\n            src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_9880.jpg?w=800&ssl=1\" \r\n            alt=\"Go Travel Phuket Banner\" \r\n            style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; object-fit: cover;\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8dd3bc8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8dd3bc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6ebd2f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b6ebd2f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:240,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;sticky_offset_mobile&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77e02b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"77e02b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"similan-widget-card\">\r\n    <div class=\"similan-content\">\r\n        <h2>ELEPHANT <br><span class=\"highlight-text\">HALF DAY<\/span><\/h2>\r\n        \r\n        <p class=\"subtitle\">Ethical - No Bathing - Morning or Afternoon<\/p>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"location-row\">\r\n            <svg width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\">\r\n                <path d=\"M8 16s6-5.686 6-10A6 6 0 0 0 2 6c0 4.314 6 10 6 10zm0-7a3 3 0 1 1 0-6 3 3 0 0 1 0 6z\"\/>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>KHAO LAK<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-407a2bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"407a2bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"premium-price-widget\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"widget-header\">CURRENT PRICE<\/h3>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"price-ticket\">\r\n        <div class=\"ticket-left\">\r\n            <div class=\"icon-circle adult-icon\">\r\n                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 14s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4-1 1-1 1H3zm5-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"ticket-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"label\">Adult<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"sub-label\">Age 11+<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ticket-divider\"><\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ticket-right\">\r\n            <span class=\"price-number\">3,200<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"currency\">THB<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"price-ticket\">\r\n        <div class=\"ticket-left\">\r\n            <div class=\"icon-circle child-icon\">\r\n                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 8a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6zm2-3a2 2 0 1 1-4 0 2 2 0 0 1 4 0zm4 8c0 1-1 1-1 1H3s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4-1 1-1 1h2a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"ticket-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"label\">Child<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"sub-label\">Age 4-10<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ticket-divider\"><\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ticket-right\">\r\n            <span class=\"price-number\">2,500<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"currency\">THB<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"price-ticket\">\r\n        <div class=\"ticket-left\">\r\n            <!-- \u0e40\u0e1e\u0e34\u0e48\u0e21 inline-style \u0e2a\u0e35\u0e40\u0e02\u0e35\u0e22\u0e27\u0e15\u0e23\u0e07\u0e19\u0e35\u0e49 \u0e40\u0e1e\u0e37\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e07\u0e04\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e43\u0e2b\u0e49\u0e44\u0e2d\u0e04\u0e2d\u0e19\u0e41\u0e2a\u0e14\u0e07\u0e1c\u0e25 -->\r\n            <div class=\"icon-circle toddler-icon\" style=\"background-color: #20c997; color: #ffffff;\">\r\n                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 8a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6zm2-3a2 2 0 1 1-4 0 2 2 0 0 1 4 0zm4 8c0 1-1 1-1 1H3s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4-1 1-1 1h2a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h6a1 1 0 0 1 1 1z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"ticket-info\">\r\n                <span class=\"label\">Toddler<\/span>\r\n                <span class=\"sub-label\">Age 0-3<\/span>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ticket-divider\"><\/div>\r\n        \r\n        <div class=\"ticket-right\">\r\n            <span class=\"price-number\">1,250<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"currency\">THB<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93ef348 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"93ef348\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"bring-section\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"section-title\">What To Expect<\/h3>\r\n    <ul class=\"bring-list\">\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"><\/rect>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Small groups, personal attention<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"><\/rect>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Prepare vitamin snacks & feed the elephants<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"><\/rect>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Walk with the elephants through nature<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"><\/rect>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Watch the mud bath & rain showers<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"><\/rect>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Insights into care, health & protection<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"><\/rect>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Herbal compresses for the elephant clinic<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"><\/rect>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Sustainable DIY from natural materials<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n    <\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55958fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"55958fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"included-section\">\r\n    <h3 class=\"section-title\">What's Included<\/h3>\r\n    <ul class=\"included-list\">\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-circle-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#fbc531\"><\/circle>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Round-trip Khao Lak hotel transfers<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-circle-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#fbc531\"><\/circle>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Welcome drink<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-circle-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#fbc531\"><\/circle>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>Lunch, fruit, tea, coffee &amp; soft drinks<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        <li>\r\n            <svg class=\"check-circle-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\r\n                <circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#fbc531\"><\/circle>\r\n                <path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <span>English guide &middot; German audio available<\/span>\r\n        <\/li>\r\n        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     <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"spec-card\">\r\n        <div class=\"icon-box\">\r\n            <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"text-content\">\r\n            <span class=\"spec-label\">DURATION<\/span>\r\n            <span class=\"spec-value\">Half Day<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6ca7b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a6ca7b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"tour-title-container\">\r\n    <div class=\"tour-tags\">\r\n        <span class=\"tag-badge\">NO RIDING &middot; NO BATHING &middot; NO SHOWS<\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"tag-text\">morning or afternoon &middot; small groups &middot; family-run<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h1 class=\"main-heading\">\r\n        Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Khao Lak &ndash; No Riding, No Bathing\r\n        <span class=\"sub-heading\">Feed, Walk &amp; Observe Rescued Elephants at a Family-Run Conservation Centre | Morning or Afternoon | English Guide &middot; German Audio Available<\/span>\r\n    <\/h1>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"title-divider\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a7830c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a7830c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Meet the elephants of Khao Lak the way it should be done \u2013 on their terms. This half day at a genuine,\u00a0<strong>family-run ethical elephant conservation centre<\/strong>\u00a0is built entirely around respect, drawing on more than 160 years of family experience caring for these remarkable animals. There are\u00a0<strong>no shows, no riding and no forced bathing<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 just calm, natural, hands-on moments in a beautiful setting.<\/p><p>At the Khao Lak Elephant Conservation Centre the elephants\u2019 wellbeing always comes first. In\u00a0<strong>small groups<\/strong>\u00a0you prepare healthy vitamin snacks and hand-feed the herd, walk beside them through nature, and watch them enjoy their mud bath and rain showers exactly as they would in the wild. You\u2019ll also help make\u00a0<strong>herbal compresses<\/strong>\u00a0for the on-site elephant clinic and take part in a sustainable DIY activity using natural materials.<\/p><p>The tour is guided in\u00a0<strong>English<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>German audio is available<\/strong>\u00a0for the educational introduction \u2013 a welcome touch for our guests from Germany, Austria and Switzerland, who can follow the key information about the elephants and their care in their own language. 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No riding, no bathing with the elephants, no shows &ndash; and a share of every booking funds nature-conservation work and the free animal clinic of the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation.\r\n        <\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55d484f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"55d484f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><div class=\"itinerary-grand-header\">\n    <div class=\"decorative-line\"><\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"center-icon-wrapper\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\">\n            <path d=\"M12 22s-8-4.5-8-11.8A8 8 0 0 1 12 2a8 8 0 0 1 8 8.2c0 7.3-8 11.8-8 11.8z\" \/>\n            \n        <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"decorative-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"itinerary-text-group\">\n    <h2 class=\"grand-title\">ITINERARY<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"grand-subtitle\">Experience The Unseen Nature<\/p>\n    <div class=\"down-indicator\">\u2304<\/div>\n<\/div><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f85d0b4 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget-laptop__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-timeline-widget-addon\" data-id=\"f85d0b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"timeline-widget-addon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- ========= Timeline Widget Addon For Elementor 1.7.2 ========= -->\n<div id=\"twae-wrapper-f85d0b4\" class=\"twae-vertical twae-wrapper  twae-both-sided\">   \n    <div class=\"twae-start\"><\/div>    \n    <div id=\"twea-timeline-f85d0b4\" class=\"twae-timeline\" ><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-66f4862\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Hotel Pick-up <\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Morning ~08:30 \u00b7 Afternoon ~13:30<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-car-side\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p class=\"p1\">Your day begins with a comfortable round-trip transfer from your hotel in the Khao Lak area. Relax as we bring you to the conservation centre, set in beautiful natural surroundings away from the busy tourist strip.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-fbd9dcc\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Welcome Drink <\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">&amp; Ethical Introduction<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-clock\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Welcome<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2057.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Welcome\"><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p class=\"p1\">Over a welcome drink, your English-speaking guide introduces this family-run project, its rescued elephants and the philosophy of respectful, responsible care \u2013 with German audio available so German-speaking guests can follow every detail. A meaningful, unhurried start that sets the tone for the whole day.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-0d9ce92\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Feeding Time<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Prepare Vitamin Snacks &amp; Feed the Elephants<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-praying-hands\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2058.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p class=\"p1\">Roll up your sleeves and prepare healthy vitamin snacks, then hand-feed the elephants yourself. Feeling a trunk gently take food from your hand is a highlight guests of every age remember \u2013 a genuine, respectful moment of connection.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-8705c02\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Meet the Giants<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Walk With the Elephants Through Nature<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-archway\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2061.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Walk alongside these gentle giants through their natural surroundings, at their own relaxed pace. Observe how they move, forage and interact, and feel the calm connection that makes an ethical elephant experience so different.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-aad7290\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Natural Behaviour<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Watch the Mud Bath &amp; Rain Showers<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-user-friends\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2060.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Here you watch rather than interfere. See the elephants roll in their mud bath and cool off under the rain showers \u2013 healthy, natural behaviour they choose for themselves. It\u2019s\u00a0<strong>no-bathing by design<\/strong>: calmer for the animals and far more authentic to see.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-8c4e9cf\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Care &amp; Health<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Make Herbal Compresses for the Elephant Clinic<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-camera-retro\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Get a hands-on look at how the elephants are cared for by making traditional herbal compresses used in the on-site elephant clinic. It\u2019s a fascinating window into the daily work of keeping rescued elephants healthy.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-04125c3\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Sustainable Fun<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-camera-retro\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Title --><div class=\"twae-title\">Sustainable DIY Activity<\/div><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2065.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sustainable DIY Activity\"><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Try a sustainable do-it-yourself activity made entirely from natural materials \u2013 a fun, eco-friendly keepsake and a great way to understand the project\u2019s commitment to nature and conservation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-5f715ea\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-left twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Lunch &amp; Refreshments<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Local Lunch &amp; Refreshments<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-camera-retro\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Image --><div class=\"twae-media large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2066.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"><\/div><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>Sit back and enjoy lunch with fruit, tea, coffee and soft drinks, surrounded by nature \u2013 a relaxed moment to share the day\u2019s favourite memories before heading back.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Start of Story Repeater Content --><div id=\"story-da7134d\" class=\"twae-story twae-repeater-item twae-story-right twae-story-no-icon\"><!-- Story Label --><div class=\"twae-labels\"><div class=\"twae-label-big\">Return<\/div><div class=\"twae-label-small\">Return Transfer<\/div><\/div><!-- Story Icon --><div class=\"twae-icon\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-camera-retro\"><\/i><\/div><!-- Story Arrow --><div class=\"twae-arrow\"><\/div><!-- Start of Story Content --><div class=\"twae-content\"><!-- Story Description --><div class=\"twae-description\"><p>After a full, meaningful half day, we drive you comfortably back to your hotel in Khao Lak \u2013 happy, inspired and with a deeper appreciation for these magnificent animals and the people who protect them.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"twae-end\"><\/div>\n    <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media (max-width: 1024px){ .twae-wrapper{--tw-ybx-size: 80px !important;}}@media (max-width: 767px){ .twae-wrapper{--tw-ybx-size: 80px !important}}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2769ed1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2769ed1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"86e997b\" class=\"e-86e997b-562c2cc e-heading-base e-default-h2\"><strong>Why Choose This Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Khao Lak?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"604126b\">Not all elephant attractions are the same, and this one sits firmly at the responsible end. It\u2019s a <strong>family-run conservation centre<\/strong> with more than 160 years of family experience, where the animals live without shows, riding or forced bathing. Instead of performing, the elephants simply live \u2013 and you get to feed them, walk with them and watch them behave naturally, all in a small group with genuine personal attention.The visit includes <strong>round-trip hotel transfers within the Khao Lak area<\/strong>, a welcome drink, all activities, lunch and refreshments, and a relaxed half-day format with a choice of morning or afternoon. It\u2019s meaningful enough for adults, gentle and educational enough for children, and something you can recommend to friends and family with a completely clear conscience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f38a231 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f38a231\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"2a406e2\" class=\"e-2a406e2-0c49367 e-heading-base e-default-h2\"><strong>No Riding, No Bathing, No Shows \u2013 Real Ethical Elephant Tourism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"3766a97\">Not every elephant attraction is created equal. Riding puts real strain on an elephant\u2019s spine, and staged shows are stressful for the animals \u2013 so this programme leaves both out entirely. Bathing is a different matter: done the right way \u2013 genuinely voluntary for the elephant, in small groups and with the animal\u2019s wellbeing first \u2013 it can be a wonderful, ethical experience, and we happily offer bathing tours elsewhere in our range. This particular centre has simply chosen a <strong>no-bathing philosophy<\/strong>: here you feed the elephants, walk beside them and watch them enjoy their <strong>natural mud baths and rain showers<\/strong> on their own terms. It\u2019s a calmer, more observational style that suits guests who prefer to let the elephants lead \u2013 and whichever you choose, your visit supports a better future for elephants in Thailand.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c4656a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7c4656a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"9299cd3\" class=\"e-9299cd3-bb749e0 e-heading-base e-default-h2\"><strong>German Audio Available \u2013 Follow the Story in Your Own Language<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"a5b8383\">The tour itself is guided in English, but the educational introduction comes with <strong>German audio<\/strong> \u2013 so our visitors from Germany, Austria and Switzerland don\u2019t miss the finer points of the ethical introduction, the care work and the elephants\u2019 stories. It\u2019s a thoughtful touch you won\u2019t find at most elephant projects in the Khao Lak area, and it means German speakers can enjoy the key information about the animals in their own language. <em>Deutsche Audio-Erkl\u00e4rungen verf\u00fcgbar<\/em>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcb3bac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bcb3bac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"f9d132c\" class=\"e-f9d132c-c94ea42 e-heading-base e-default-h2\"><strong>More Than a Day Out \u2013 Supporting Elephant Conservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"e61ccb5\">Your visit does real good. A share of every booking flows directly into nature-conservation projects and the <strong>free animal clinic run by the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation<\/strong>, which cares for elephants in need across the region. By choosing this experience you actively support elephant protection in southern Thailand \u2013 so a wonderful half day for you becomes lasting help for the animals. It\u2019s a special experience for anyone who wants to meet elephants respectfully and contribute to their welfare at the same time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2f51a7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d2f51a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"99b3ba4\" class=\"e-99b3ba4-1c5f03d e-heading-base e-default-h2\"><strong>Morning or Afternoon \u2013 Which Session Is Best?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"818a886\">Both sessions include the same activities, so it comes down to your holiday plans. The <strong>morning session<\/strong> (around 08:30\u201312:00) enjoys slightly cooler temperatures and leaves your afternoon free for the beach or pool. The <strong>afternoon session<\/strong> (around 13:30\u201317:00) is perfect if you prefer a relaxed start to the day without an early alarm. Either way you\u2019ll spend a full, unhurried half day with the elephants. Shorter programmes for families with small children are available on request.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e0b5dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0e0b5dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"32d69e1\" class=\"e-32d69e1-065034a e-heading-base e-default-h2\"><strong>Our Honest Opinion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-paragraph-base e-default-p\" data-interaction-id=\"360f173\">If you want to meet elephants near Khao Lak and feel completely good about it, this is an easy one to recommend. The no-riding, no-bathing, no-shows philosophy, the small-group feel, the hands-on feeding and care activities, the German audio for German-speaking guests and the genuine conservation link make it stand out from the many elephant options in the area. It\u2019s gentle enough for young children, meaningful enough for adults, and truly kind to the elephants. For most visitors, half a day here becomes one of the most memorable parts of their whole Khao Lak trip.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f734ace e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f734ace\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-interaction-id=\"17f8c7d\" class=\"e-17f8c7d-449811b e-heading-base e-default-h2\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions about the Phuket Highlights Tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99281ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"99281ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1600\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1600\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What can I do with the elephants on this tour? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1600\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-523a029 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"523a029\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1182cd9 e-con e-atomic-element e-flexbox-base e-default-div e-1182cd9-d8da1cb \" data-id=\"1182cd9\" data-element_type=\"e-flexbox\" data-e-type=\"e-flexbox\" data-interaction-id=\"1182cd9\">\n    \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10c5398 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10c5398\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">You prepare healthy vitamin snacks and hand-feed the elephants, walk beside them through their natural surroundings, and watch them enjoy their mud bath and rain showers. You also make herbal compresses for the elephant clinic and take part in a sustainable DIY activity using natural materials. There is no riding, no bathing with the elephants and no shows.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1601\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1601\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why is there no bathing with the elephants? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1601\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0270b2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0270b2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe12f7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe12f7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">This particular centre follows a no-bathing philosophy: instead of bathing with the elephants, you watch them mud-bathe and shower naturally, the way they would in the wild. It\u2019s a calm, observational style that many guests love. If you\u2019d prefer a tour that does include bathing, we also offer ethical bathing experiences elsewhere in our range \u2013 just ask and we\u2019ll point you to the right one.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1602\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1602\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is the tour available in German? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1602\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a484bcc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a484bcc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69874b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d69874b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">The tour is guided in English, and German audio is available for the educational introduction \u2013 so guests from Germany, Austria and Switzerland can follow the key information about the elephants and their care in their own language.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1603\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1603\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the tour times? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1603\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e1477d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e1477d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a84c551 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a84c551\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">You can choose a morning session from about 08:30 to 12:00, or an afternoon session from about 13:30 to 17:00. Exact hotel pick-up times in the Khao Lak area are confirmed in advance.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1604\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1604\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is this tour suitable for children and families? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1604\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbcefd6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fbcefd6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4dc18b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4dc18b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. It is a gentle, educational and family-friendly experience. Child tickets apply to ages 4 to 10 and toddlers aged 0 to 3 pay a reduced rate. Shorter programmes for families with small children are available on request.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1605\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1605\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Are hotel transfers and lunch included? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1605\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f69e42 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f69e42\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705cd2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"705cd2a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes. Round-trip hotel transfers within the Khao Lak area are included, along with a welcome drink, lunch, fruit, tea, coffee and soft drinks.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1606\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1606\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Is there a minimum group size? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1606\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2e9423 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f2e9423\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df518ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df518ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Yes, this small-group experience runs with a minimum of four participants. Because groups are kept small, early reservation is recommended to secure your preferred date and session.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1607\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1607\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How does my visit help the elephants? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1607\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e7975c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3e7975c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf1fb8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf1fb8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p1\">Your visit directly supports elephant conservation in southern Thailand. 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