Koh Samui Safari & Elephant Feeding Experience

Discover Koh Samui on a full-day safari with mountain views, temples, a waterfall, island landmarks, and a hands-on experience preparing food and feeding elephants.

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About this tour

Discover Koh Samui beyond the beaches on a full-day safari combining island sightseeing, mountain scenery, local culture, and an elephant feeding experience.

Travel by 4x4 through the island and visit highlights including a mountain viewpoint, Teepangkorn Temple, Hin Ta and Hin Yai, Wat Khunaram, Na Muang Waterfall, and a coconut plantation. Enjoy lunch at a panoramic restaurant before continuing to the elephant camp.

At the elephant camp, learn about the elephants, prepare food using fruit, vegetables, and sticky rice, and enjoy the experience of feeding them before returning to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Explore Koh Samui on a full-day 4x4 safari
  • Enjoy panoramic views from the mountains
  • Visit Teepangkorn Temple
  • Discover Hin Ta and Hin Yai
  • Visit Wat Khunaram and see the preserved monk
  • Visit Na Muang Waterfall
  • Experience a local coconut plantation
  • Prepare food and feed the elephants
  • Enjoy lunch at a panoramic restaurant
At a glance
Duration
Approx. 8 hours
Tour type
Join Tour
Category
Elephant Tours, Jungle Safari & Sightseeing
Scheduled departures
  • Hotel pickup 08:30

Itinerary

  1. Hotel Pickup & Safari Begins

    Pickup from your hotel by 4x4 safari vehicle and begin the tour around Koh Samui.

  2. Mountain Viewpoint & 4x4 Adventure

    Travel by 4x4 into the mountains and enjoy panoramic views across Koh Samui.

  3. Teepangkorn Temple

    Visit the mountaintop temple and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and elevated views.

  4. Hin Ta & Hin Yai

    Visit the famous Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, one of Koh Samui's best-known natural landmarks.

  5. Wat Khunaram

    Visit Wat Khunaram, known for the preserved monk Luang Pho Daeng.

  6. Na Muang Waterfall

    Stop at Na Muang Waterfall and enjoy time around the waterfall area.

  7. Coconut Plantation

    Visit a coconut plantation and discover one of the crops traditionally associated with Koh Samui.

  8. Lunch at a Panoramic Restaurant

    Enjoy lunch and seasonal fruit at a restaurant surrounded by panoramic island scenery.

  9. Elephant Feeding Experience

    Visit the elephant camp, learn about the elephants, and prepare food using fruit, vegetables, and sticky rice before feeding the elephants.

  10. Return to Hotel

    After the activities, return to your hotel.

What's Included

Includes

  • Round-trip hotel transfer by 4x4 safari vehicle
  • 4x4 safari transportation
  • Elephant food preparation and feeding experience
  • Lunch and seasonal fruit
  • Drinking water
  • Entrance fees for activities included in the program
  • Accident insurance subject to the operator's policy terms

Not included

  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Camera or phone
  • Personal medication if needed

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant travelers
  • Travelers with back or neck problems
  • Travelers with significant mobility difficulties

Pickup information

Standard pickup areas are Lamai, Maenam, Chaweng, Chaweng Noi, Choeng Mon, Plai Laem, Bophut, Bangrak, and Fisherman’s Village.
Your exact hotel pickup time will be confirmed through the contact details provided in your booking once we receive your accommodation information.
Please be ready in the hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before pickup. Shared transfers cannot wait for late guests.
Hotels located on steep hills or roads that cannot be accessed by standard transfer vehicles may require a nearby meeting point.
Hotels outside the standard pickup area may have an additional transfer charge or pickup may not be available.

Know before you go

  • This tour travels through mountain and off-road areas, so parts of the journey may be bumpy.
  • For women, please wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees when visiting temples.
  • The itinerary and timings may change according to weather, traffic, and operational conditions.
  • Please have a photo of your passport or ID saved on your phone on the travel day for insurance registration at check-in. Insurance coverage is subject to the operator’s terms and conditions.

FAQ

Do I ride the elephants on this tour?

No. This program focuses on preparing food and feeding the elephants. Elephant riding is not part of the program.

What do we prepare for the elephants?

You will help prepare elephant food using fruit, vegetables and sticky rice before feeding the elephants.

Can I bathe or shower with the elephants?

No. This program focuses on preparing food and feeding the elephants and does not include bathing or showering with them. If you would like an experience that includes showering with elephants, see our Elephant Feed & Shower experience.

Is this mainly an elephant tour or a full-day Koh Samui safari?

It is a full-day Koh Samui sightseeing and 4x4 safari that includes an elephant feeding experience. The day also includes mountain scenery, temples, Hin Ta & Hin Yai, Na Muang Waterfall and other island stops.

Is the 4x4 ride bumpy?

Yes. The tour includes off-road and mountain sections, so parts of the journey can be bumpy. Guests with back or neck problems, significant mobility difficulties, and pregnant travelers should not join this tour.

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