{"id":17597,"date":"2026-09-08T11:54:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T04:54:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/?page_id=17597"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T04:16:05","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-a342c33 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a342c33\" 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-bef116c elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bef116c\" 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\n<!-- ============================================================\n     ETHICAL ELEPHANT SANCTUARY KHAO LAK (NO BATHING) \u2013 HALF-DAY\n     Khao Lak Elephant Conservation Centre \/ Southern Thailand\n     Elephant Foundation. 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<div class=\"pec-intro\">\n      <p>Meet the elephants of Khao Lak the way it should be done &ndash; on their terms. This half day at a genuine, <strong>family-run ethical elephant conservation centre<\/strong> is built entirely around respect, drawing on more than 160 years of family experience caring for these remarkable animals. There are <strong>no shows, no riding and no forced bathing<\/strong> &ndash; just calm, natural, hands-on moments in a beautiful setting.<\/p>\n      <p>At the Khao Lak Elephant Conservation Centre the elephants&rsquo; wellbeing always comes first. In <strong>small groups<\/strong> you 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&rsquo;ll also help make <strong>herbal compresses<\/strong> for the on-site elephant clinic and take part in a sustainable DIY activity using natural materials.<\/p>\n      <p>The tour is guided in <strong>English<\/strong>, and <strong>German audio is available<\/strong> for the educational introduction &ndash; 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. Choose a relaxed <strong>morning or afternoon<\/strong> session, with hotel transfers and lunch included.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-notice\"><strong>Ethical promise:<\/strong> a real conservation project, not a photo park. 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.<\/div>\n\n    <!-- ITINERARY -->\n    <div class=\"pec-itin-head\">\n      <span class=\"pin\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><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\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n      <h2>What To Expect<\/h2>\n      <p>Your half day with the gentle giants<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-timeline\">\n      <div class=\"pec-step r\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 3.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 2h9A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 12 3.5V5h1.02a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.17.563l1.481 1.85a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 .329.938V10.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H14a2 2 0 1 1-4 0H5a2 2 0 1 1-4 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5-1.5v-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Morning ~08:30 \u00b7 Afternoon ~13:30<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Hotel Pick-Up<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">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>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step l\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0a5 5 0 0 0-5 5c0 5 5 11 5 11s5-6 5-11a5 5 0 0 0-5-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Welcome<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Welcome Drink &amp; Ethical Introduction<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"simg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2057.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Learning about the rescued elephants at the Khao Lak conservation centre, with German audio available\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">Over a welcome drink, your English-speaking guide introduces this family-run project, its rescued elephants and the philosophy of respectful, responsible care &ndash; 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>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step r\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0a5 5 0 0 0-5 5c0 5 5 11 5 11s5-6 5-11a5 5 0 0 0-5-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Feeding Time<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Prepare Vitamin Snacks &amp; Feed the Elephants<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"simg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2058.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Guest preparing vitamin snacks and hand-feeding a rescued elephant near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">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 &ndash; a genuine, respectful moment of connection.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step l\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0a5 5 0 0 0-5 5c0 5 5 11 5 11s5-6 5-11a5 5 0 0 0-5-5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Meet the Giants<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Walk With the Elephants Through Nature<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"simg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2061.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Walking alongside elephants through the jungle at an ethical conservation centre near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">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>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step r\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0C6 3 4 5 4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-3-2-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Natural Behaviour<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Watch the Mud Bath &amp; Rain Showers<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"simg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2060.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Elephants enjoying a natural mud bath and rain shower while guests watch near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">Here you watch rather than interfere. See the elephants roll in their mud bath and cool off under the rain showers &ndash; healthy, natural behaviour they choose for themselves. It&rsquo;s <strong>no-bathing by design<\/strong>: calmer for the animals and far more authentic to see.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step l\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 1a7 7 0 1 0 0 14A7 7 0 0 0 8 1zm0 3a4 4 0 1 1 0 8 4 4 0 0 1 0-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Care &amp; Health<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Make Herbal Compresses for the Elephant Clinic<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">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&rsquo;s a fascinating window into the daily work of keeping rescued elephants healthy.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step r\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0C6 3 4 5 4 8a4 4 0 0 0 8 0c0-3-2-5-4-8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Sustainable Fun<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Sustainable DIY Activity<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"simg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" 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 from natural materials at the elephant conservation centre near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">Try a sustainable do-it-yourself activity made entirely from natural materials &ndash; a fun, eco-friendly keepsake and a great way to understand the project&rsquo;s commitment to nature and conservation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step l\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M2 4h12v2H2zM3 7h10l-1 7H4zM6 1h4v2H6z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Lunch &amp; Refreshments<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Local Lunch &amp; Refreshments<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"simg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2066.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Local Thai lunch with fruit and refreshments at the elephant conservation centre near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">Sit back and enjoy lunch with fruit, tea, coffee and soft drinks, surrounded by nature &ndash; a relaxed moment to share the day&rsquo;s favourite memories before heading back.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"pec-step r\">\n        <span class=\"pec-dot\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 3.5A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.5 2h9A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 12 3.5V5h1.02a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 1.17.563l1.481 1.85a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 .329.938V10.5a1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5 1.5H14a2 2 0 1 1-4 0H5a2 2 0 1 1-4 0 1.5 1.5 0 0 1-1.5-1.5v-7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n        <span class=\"time\">Return<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"st\">Return Transfer<\/h3>\n        <p class=\"sdesc\">After a full, meaningful half day, we drive you comfortably back to your hotel in Khao Lak &ndash; happy, inspired and with a deeper appreciation for these magnificent animals and the people who protect them.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- SEO BLOCKS -->\n    <h2 class=\"pec-h2\">Why Choose This Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Khao Lak?<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pec-block\">\n      <p>Not all elephant attractions are the same, and this one sits firmly at the responsible end. It&rsquo;s 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 &ndash; and you get to feed them, walk with them and watch them behave naturally, all in a small group with genuine personal attention.<\/p>\n      <p>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&rsquo;s 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    <\/div>\n\n    <h2 class=\"pec-h2\">No Riding, No Bathing, No Shows &ndash; Real Ethical Elephant Tourism<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pec-block\">\n      <p>Not every elephant attraction is created equal. Riding puts real strain on an elephant&rsquo;s spine, and staged shows are stressful for the animals &ndash; so this programme leaves both out entirely. Bathing is a different matter: done the right way &ndash; genuinely voluntary for the elephant, in small groups and with the animal&rsquo;s wellbeing first &ndash; 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&rsquo;s a calmer, more observational style that suits guests who prefer to let the elephants lead &ndash; and whichever you choose, your visit supports a better future for elephants in Thailand.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2 class=\"pec-h2\">German Audio Available &ndash; Follow the Story in Your Own Language<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pec-block\">\n      <p>The tour itself is guided in English, but the educational introduction comes with <strong>German audio<\/strong> &ndash; so our visitors from Germany, Austria and Switzerland don&rsquo;t miss the finer points of the ethical introduction, the care work and the elephants&rsquo; stories. It&rsquo;s a thoughtful touch you won&rsquo;t 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    <\/div>\n\n    <h2 class=\"pec-h2\">More Than a Day Out &ndash; Supporting Elephant Conservation<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pec-block\">\n      <p>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 &ndash; so a wonderful half day for you becomes lasting help for the animals. It&rsquo;s a special experience for anyone who wants to meet elephants respectfully and contribute to their welfare at the same time.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2 class=\"pec-h2\">Morning or Afternoon &ndash; Which Session Is Best?<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pec-block\">\n      <p>Both sessions include the same activities, so it comes down to your holiday plans. The <strong>morning session<\/strong> (around 08:30&ndash;12:00) enjoys slightly cooler temperatures and leaves your afternoon free for the beach or pool. The <strong>afternoon session<\/strong> (around 13:30&ndash;17:00) is perfect if you prefer a relaxed start to the day without an early alarm. Either way you&rsquo;ll spend a full, unhurried half day with the elephants. Shorter programmes for families with small children are available on request.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2 class=\"pec-h2\">Our Honest Opinion<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pec-block\">\n      <p>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&rsquo;s 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    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- FAQ -->\n    <h2 class=\"pec-h2\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"pec-faq\">\n      <details open>\n        <summary>What can I do with the elephants on this tour? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">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.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Why is there no bathing with the elephants? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">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&rsquo;s a calm, observational style that many guests love. If you&rsquo;d prefer a tour that does include bathing, we also offer ethical bathing experiences elsewhere in our range &ndash; just ask and we&rsquo;ll point you to the right one.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Is the tour available in German? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">The tour is guided in English, and German audio is available for the educational introduction &ndash; so guests from Germany, Austria and Switzerland can follow the key information about the elephants and their care in their own language.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>What are the tour times? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">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.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Is this tour suitable for children and families? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">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.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Are hotel transfers and lunch included? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">Yes. Round-trip hotel transfers within the Khao Lak area are included, along with a welcome drink, lunch, fruit, tea, coffee and soft drinks.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Is there a minimum group size? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">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.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>How does my visit help the elephants? <span class=\"pm\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n        <div class=\"fa\">Your visit directly supports elephant conservation in southern Thailand. A share of the proceeds funds nature-conservation projects and the free animal clinic run by the Southern Thailand Elephant Foundation.<\/div>\n      <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- GALLERY -->\n    <div class=\"pec-gallery\">\n      <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2052.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Rescued elephants at the ethical conservation centre near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2055.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Observing elephants from a respectful distance near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2051.jpeg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Elephants bathing themselves naturally at a Khao Lak sanctuary\" loading=\"lazy\">\n      <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_2060.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Elephants enjoying a natural mud bath near Khao Lak\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CTA -->\n    <div class=\"pec-cta\" id=\"book\">\n      <h2>Meet Khao Lak&rsquo;s <span class=\"hl\">Gentle Giants<\/span> &ndash; Ethically<\/h2>\n      <p>Reserve your morning or afternoon session at our family-run elephant conservation centre near Khao Lak &ndash; feeding, a nature walk, natural mud baths and hands-on care activities, guided in English with German audio available, plus hotel transfers and lunch included. Small groups, so book ahead.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"pec-cta-btns\">\n        <a class=\"pec-btn wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/66828079779?text=Hi%21+I%27d+like+to+book+the+ETHICAL+ELEPHANT+SANCTUARY+%28no+bathing%29+in+Khao+Lak.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Book via WhatsApp<\/a>\n        <a class=\"pec-btn\" href=\"mailto:info@gotravelphuket.com?subject=Ethical%20Elephant%20Sanctuary%20Khao%20Lak%20Booking\">Email Us<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/main>\n\n  <!-- ============ SIDEBAR (RIGHT) ============ -->\n  <aside class=\"pec-side\">\n    <div class=\"pec-herocard\">\n      <h2>ELEPHANT<br><span class=\"hl\">HALF DAY<\/span><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"sub\">Ethical \u00b7 No Bathing \u00b7 Morning or Afternoon<\/p>\n      <span class=\"pec-loc\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><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\"\/><\/svg>\n        KHAO LAK\n      <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-card\">\n      <div class=\"pec-price-head\"><span>Current Price<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"pec-price-row\">\n        <div class=\"pec-price-left\">\n          <span class=\"pec-ico adult\"><svg 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><\/span>\n          <span><span class=\"lbl\">Adult<\/span><span class=\"slbl\">Age 11+<\/span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pec-price-num\">3,200<span class=\"cur\">THB<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pec-price-row\">\n        <div class=\"pec-price-left\">\n          <span class=\"pec-ico child\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 8a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6zm4 4c0 1-1 1-1 1H3s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <span><span class=\"lbl\">Child<\/span><span class=\"slbl\">Age 4-10<\/span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pec-price-num\">2,500<span class=\"cur\">THB<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"pec-price-row\">\n        <div class=\"pec-price-left\">\n          <span class=\"pec-ico baby\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 8a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6zm4 4c0 1-1 1-1 1H3s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n          <span><span class=\"lbl\">Toddler<\/span><span class=\"slbl\">Age 0-3<\/span><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"pec-price-num\">1,250<span class=\"cur\">THB<\/span><\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-card\">\n      <h3>What To Expect<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"pec-list\">\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"\/><\/svg><span>Small groups, personal attention<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"\/><\/svg><span>Prepare vitamin snacks &amp; feed the elephants<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"\/><\/svg><span>Walk with the elephants through nature<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"\/><\/svg><span>Watch the mud bath &amp; rain showers<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"\/><\/svg><span>Insights into care, health &amp; protection<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"\/><\/svg><span>Herbal compresses for the elephant clinic<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"2\" y=\"2\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#44bd32\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l3 3 6-6\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"3\" fill=\"none\"\/><\/svg><span>Sustainable DIY from natural materials<\/span><\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"pec-card\">\n      <h3>What's Included<\/h3>\n      <ul class=\"pec-list\">\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#fbc531\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Round-trip Khao Lak hotel transfers<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#fbc531\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Welcome drink<\/span><\/li>\n        <li><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#fbc531\"\/><path d=\"M8 12l2.5 2.5L16 9\" stroke=\"#fff\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><span>Lunch, fruit, tea, coffee &amp; 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