Welcome to Hidden Forest Elephant Reserve. Our breathtaking elephant sanctuary is nestled in the hills of southern Phuket and is home to four beautiful elephants who are all rescued from the tourism riding industry. They are now able to roam freely, socialise with each other, and play naturally in the ponds, streams and muddy wallows throughout our land.
After an introduction video, you will meet and feed our elephants before going on a scenic walk through the forest, stopping at our Bamboo Observation Huts dotted along the way where you can sit quietly as our elephants go about their day. We don't follow a set route, our elephants are free to roam and forage, and if our elephants stop, we stop! They have had hard lives and they deserve the very best life we can give them. When we reach the pond, watch the elephants frolic, splash, and cover themselves in mud as you enjoy a delicious vegetarian meal freshly cooked and from local ingredients.
What's included
- Educational introduction video
- Hotel Pick up & Drop Off
- Vegetarian Meal
- Transportation by air-conditioned van
- Entrance Ticket
- Refill Water
- English Speaking Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Tipping
- Bathing with elephants
- Refill Bottle water
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Pickup service is included for any area in Phuket, please mention your Hotel Name and address during the booking.
* Morning Tour: The Pickup starts between 08:00 am - 08:30 am.
* Afternoon Tour: The Pickup starts between 1:30 pm - 02:00 pm.
The tour operator will finalize the precise pick-up time and communicate it to you via email. Kindly ensure to double-check your email for updates. We recommend arriving at your hotel lobby at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time to meet your tour guide.