Immerse yourself in an elephant-friendly half-day experience camp. Get up
close to elephants, feed them, assist in mud baths, and create unforgettable
memories.

• Interact with the elephants in a safe environment, with no acrobatic training, elephant riding, and other violations of nature
• Enjoy close contact with gentle and friendly elephants as you assist in feeding, playing, and bathing
• Sit down for an authentic Thai meal after your time with the gentle giants

— What You Can Expect —

Indulge in an extraordinary adventure at the Elephant Jungle Nature Reserve!
Choose between morning or afternoon sessions and enjoy a convenient shuttle
service from your downtown Pattaya hotel. Within an hour, arrive at the
reserve where a knowledgeable English-speaking guide will lead the way,
sharing fascinating insights into the history, habits, and local life of
elephants.

Once grouped, you'll have the opportunity to interact closely with these
majestic creatures. Feed them bananas and plant roots, capture incredible
photos, and observe their captivating social behavior. Join the elephants for
a delightful mud bath, witness their adorable antics, and help bathe them in
the adjacent pool. Commemorate this unique experience with a group photo
alongside these gentle giants. Conclude your adventure with a delectable Thai
meal prepared by the dedicated staff before returning to your hotel,
cherishing the unforgettable memories made during your time at the Elephant
Jungle Nature Reserve.

— Itinerary —

Half Day Visit (with Hotel Transfer)

• 6.30-7.00 AM/12.30 AM -13.00 PM: Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Pattaya city.
• 7.00 AM/13.00 PM: Drive approximately 30-45 minutes east of Pattaya City.
• 7.30-7.45 AM/13.30-14.00 PM: Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya. Enjoy a welcome snack, sip tea or coffee, and learn about elephants as you are given an introduction to our program.
• 7.45 AM/14.00 PM: Meet the elephants. Feed them and Play, interact, and take photos with the elephants in a natural setting.

• 8.30 AM/14.45 PM: Mud spa with the elephants.
  
  Join the elephants in our specially constructed outdoor ‘Elephant Shower Room’
  and cool down as you bathe them.
  
  Use our facilities to take a (regular) shower, dry off, and change clothes.

  
  

• 09:45/15:45 PM: Eat a lunch of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruit, before saying goodbye to the friendly elephants you can learn how to learn how to make Elephant poop paper.

  
  
• 10.30/16.30 PM: Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
• 10.45-11.45 AM/16.30-17.30 PM: Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.

Half Day Visit (with Roundtrip Transfer from Bangkok)

• 10.30 AM: Pick up from Ekkamai Bus Terminal at the Parking Lot (Link to Google Maps).
• 13.30-14.00 PM: Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya. Enjoy a welcome snack, sip tea or coffee, and learn about elephants as you are given an introduction to our program.
• 14.00 PM: Meet the elephants. Feed them and Play, interact, and take photos with the elephants in a natural setting.
• 14.45 PM: Mud spa with the elephants. Join the elephants in our specially constructed outdoor ‘Elephant Shower Room’ and cool down as you bathe them. Use our facilities to take a (regular) shower, dry off, and change clothes.
• 15:45 PM: Eat a lunch of traditional Thai food and seasonal fruit, before saying goodbye to the friendly elephants you can learn how to learn how to make Elephant poop paper.
• 16.30 PM: Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.
• 19.30 PM: Drop off at Ekkamai Bus Terminal

Feed and Bath Experience

• 9:30 – 10:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel or accommodation in Pattaya City.

  
  

• 10:00 – 10:45 AM: Drive approximately 30–45 minutes southeast of Pattaya City to Khao Mai Kaew District.

  
  

• 10:45 – 11:00 AM: Arrive at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya. Enjoy a welcome snack and sip tea or coffee.

  
  

• 11:00 AM: When the program begins, the tour guide will provide safety instructions and share educational information about elephants.

  
  

• 11:10 – 11:40 AM: Meet the elephants, feed, interact, and take memorable photos with them in a natural setting.

  
  

• 11:50 – 12:30 PM: Join the elephants in our specially designed outdoor Elephant Pool and enjoy cooling them down as you bathe together. Afterward, you can use our facilities to take a shower, dry off, and change into fresh clothes.

  
  

• 12:30 – 12:45 PM: Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary.

  
  

Feed Me Program

• Discover the exhilaration of being up close and personal with rescued elephants! This program is perfect for anyone short of time but wants to meet elephants in an ethical manner.

• Feed, and learn about elephants behavior, history and how to make the paper products from elephant poop fibers.

  
  

• Feeding Times: 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 16:00
  
  *The program duration is approximately 1 hour

  
  
• Transportation is not provided for this program.

• Free shuttle bus service from the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary (Office) located at 3/347 Pattaya 3rd Road, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi 20150 to the camp

  
  

• The meeting times for the free shuttle bus are as follows:
  
  - Round 10:00-11:00 session: Meet at 9:00, Arrive at the camp at 9:45
  
  - Round 11:00-12:00 session: Meet at 10:00, Arrive at the camp at 10:45
  
  - Round 13:00-14:00 session: Meet at 12:00, Arrive at the camp at 12:45
  
  - Round 16:00-17:00 session: Meet at 15:00, Arrive at the camp at 15:45
  
  Kindly note that there is no shuttle bus available for round 12:00-13:00

  
  

－Important Info－

• Free pick-up service areas: Pattaya City, Jomtien Beach
• We are unable to offer a collection service to visitors from Bangkok, and visitors staying at Airbnb lodging, rental villas, or private houses.
• Children ages 0-3 years old may enter for free
• Recommended items: Sun hat, swimsuit, sunscreen, mosquito/insect repellent, towel, light shoes, change of clothes, camera
• Please present a copy of your passport photo page (or passport number) upon arrival
• At Elephant Jungle Sanctuary, we will allow you to spend as much time as possible with the elephants.
• There is no formal schedule and aside from pick-up times, the times shown here are approximations.
• Certain activities are dependent on seasonal availability and may be subject to change. Thus, the itinerary above should be used as an illustrative guide only