Elephant Feed & Shower Experience Koh Samui

Enjoy a 1.5-hour elephant experience on Koh Samui. Prepare food and hand-feed the elephants, learn about their behavior, and join them under a specially designed outdoor elephant shower.

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About this tour

Spend 1.5 hours getting to know the elephants at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Samui through a relaxed and interactive Feed & Shower experience.

Begin with an introduction from the guide about elephant behavior and safety before meeting the elephants and hand-feeding them fresh food. Help prepare nutritional supplement food while learning more about the elephants and their individual personalities.

Continue to the specially designed outdoor elephant shower, where you can join the elephants as they cool down and wash. After the activity, use the on-site facilities to freshen up and change into dry clothes before your return transfer.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a 1.5-hour Feed & Shower elephant experience on Koh Samui
  • Learn about elephant behavior and safety from the guide
  • Meet and hand-feed the elephants
  • Help prepare nutritional supplement food for the elephants
  • Join the elephants under the outdoor elephant shower
  • Freshen up and change clothes after the water activity
At a glance
Duration
Approx. 1.5 hours
Tour type
Join Tour
Category
Elephant Tours
Scheduled departures
  • Hotel pickup 09:00–10:00
  • Hotel pickup 13:00–14:00

Departure times vary by date. Select a date to see available times.

Itinerary

  1. Hotel Pickup

    Pickup from your hotel and travel to Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Samui.

  2. Welcome & Introduction

    Meet the guide and receive an introduction to the elephants, their behavior and safety guidelines.

  3. Meet & Feed the Elephants

    Meet the elephants and hand-feed them while learning more about their personalities and daily care.

  4. Prepare Elephant Food

    Help prepare nutritional supplement food for the elephants.

  5. Elephant Shower

    Join the elephants under the specially designed outdoor shower as they cool down and wash.

  6. Freshen Up & Change

    Use the on-site facilities to shower and change into dry clothes.

  7. Return to Hotel

    After the experience, transfer back to your hotel.

What's Included

Includes

  • Round-trip hotel transfer
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Elephant food
  • Elephant feeding and food-preparation activities
  • Elephant shower experience
  • Shower and changing facilities
  • Accident insurance subject to the operator's policy terms

Not included

  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothes that can get wet and dirty
  • Swimwear
  • A change of clothes
  • Towel
  • Comfortable walking shoes or sandals
  • Hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera or phone
  • A photo of your passport on your phone for accident insurance registration

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant travelers
  • Travelers with serious mobility difficulties

Pickup information

Standard pickup areas are Lamai, Maenam, Chaweng, Chaweng Noi, Choeng Mon, Plai Laem, Bophut, Bangrak, and Fisherman’s Village.
Morning session: hotel pickup is approximately 09:00–10:00, with return transfer approximately 12:00–12:30.
Afternoon session: hotel pickup is approximately 13:00–14:00, with return transfer approximately 16:00–16:30.
Pickup times vary by hotel location. Your exact 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 in remote areas or locations with difficult vehicle access, including steep or hillside areas, may require a nearby meeting point.

Know before you go

  • This experience includes feeding and showering the elephants. Wear clothes that are comfortable and suitable for getting wet and dirty, and bring dry clothes to change into afterward.
  • The order and timing of activities may change according to weather, sanctuary conditions and daily operations.
  • 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

Is there elephant riding or a show?

No. This experience does not include elephant riding or performances. The program focuses on feeding, interacting with the elephants and joining them at the outdoor elephant shower.

Can I get close to and interact with the elephants?

Yes. You can meet the elephants up close, hand-feed them and interact with them during the feeding and outdoor shower activities.

Are there facilities to shower and change clothes afterwards?

Yes. Shower and changing facilities are available at the sanctuary, so you can freshen up and change into dry clothes after the water activity.

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