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Elephant Hills in Thailand
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Elephant Hills, Surat Thani

Elephant Hills in Thailand is a magical jungle adventure where families can get up close with elephants, explore lush rainforests, and stay in luxury safari-style tents. Nestled in the heart of Khao Sok National Park, this eco-friendly destination offers unforgettable experiences for all ages.​

Say goodbye to elephant rides. Instead, enjoy a hands-on encounter where you can feed and observe rescued elephants in their natural habitat. This ethical approach ensures the elephants' well-being while providing a memorable experience for visitors.​

Embark on guided nature walks, canoe safaris, and even night hikes to discover the vibrant wildlife and stunning landscapes of the rainforest. These activities are designed to be fun and educational for the whole family.

Whether you're paddling through serene waters or learning about local culture, Elephant Hills offers a unique blend of excitement and relaxation for families seeking an unforgettable jungle getaway.​

Elephant Hills Tours

Stays at Elephant Hills are booked as pre-arranged tours with 2- to 4-day itineraries. Elephant Camp tours are based entirely at Elephant Camp. The Lake Camp tour has 1 night at the Elephant Camp and the second night at the Lake Camp on Cheow Larn Lake.

  • Jungle Safari 2 Days
  • Jungle Safari 3 Days
  • Nature Safari 4 Days
  • Jungle & Lake Safari 3 days
  • Jungle & Lake Safari 4 days

Elephant Hills Activities

Each tour has a programme of activities included, such as:

  • Feeding and interacting with Elephants (all itineraries)
  • Canoe safari with wildlife spotting on the Sok River
  • Traditional longtail boat trip on Cheo Larn Lake
  • Jungle trek on foot through the rainforest
  • Self-paddle canoeing
  • Lake swimming
  • Exploring the Fig Tree Channel by speedboat
  • Cookery demonstration
  • Evening entertainment of dance performances
  • Movie presentation

Note: Minimum age to stay for all Elephant Hills tours/stays is 4 years for Elephant Camp and 7 years for Lake Camp (due to the more remote location).

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Discover Thailand from Bangkok to rainforest adventure at Elephant Hills to family-friendly luxury at the beach in Phuket.

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What to expect

Cookery classes
Canoeing
Rainforest
Wildlife
Family activities
Child interacting with elephants at Elephant Hills in Thailand.

Meet and learn about elephants in their natural environment.

Facilities

Facilities at the Elephant Hills include:

  • Outdoor pool (Elephant Camp)
  • Lake swimming (Lake Camp)
  • Kayaking (Lake Camp)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar with campfire

Board: Breakfasts are 'Western' style (cereal, yoghurt, fruit, bread, eggs, etc). Buffet lunches and evening meals are Thai-style. Dietary requirements can be catered for - please notify at the time of booking.

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Accommodation

Whether you go to the Elephant Camp or the Lake Camp, accommodation is in luxury safari-style glamping tents, equipped with comfortable beds, fans, en-suite bathroom (with Western-style toilet and hot shower) - there are even tea/coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and there is Wi-Fi too. Tents sleep up to 4, with a double bed and a single with another pull-out trundle bed. 

Note that at the Lake Camp, electricity is solar-powered so the supply is more limited.

Families kayaking along a river looking for wildlife in Thailand.

Paddle along a river and seek out wildlife.

Location

Fly direct to Bangkok in Thailand from London, or to Phuket from Manchester, Birmingham or London (select dates). Alternatively, there are indirect flights from numerous UK airports. 

The closest airport to Elephant Hills is Surat Thani (approx. 1 hour transfer), with flights available via Bangkok. Alternatively, Phuket is about 2 hours drive from Elephant Hills.

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A luxury safari-style tent at Elephant Hills in Thailand.

The tents at Elephant Hills sleep up to 4 and even have en-suite shower rooms.

Families cooling of in the lake at Elephant Hills in Thailand.

Cool off in the lake after a day of adventure.

Rescued elephants at Elephant Hills in Thailand.

Make wonderful memories at Elephant Hills.