Hill Tribe Elephant Village in Patong

Hidden behind Phuket’s busiest beach lies a quiet forest where elephants finally get to be elephants again. No riding. No tricks. Just gentle giants living freely — and travelers who come to walk beside them, learn from them, and leave with stories worth telling.

Slow Travel with Elephants

This isn’t your typical Phuket attraction. It’s a sanctuary run by a hill tribe family with generations of elephant wisdom. Here, travelers are invited to swap crowded tours for something more meaningful — slow walks, quiet observation, and honest stories about elephants who once worked in shows and trekking camps.

Spend your day preparing herbal food, planting banana trees, or simply watching these gentle giants roam freely in the forest. Every visit supports elephant care, forest conservation, and sustainable local jobs.

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Small-group, ethical experiences in Patong. Learn, walk, and connect with our gentle giant.

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Observe & Learn Elephant Lifestyle

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What We Offer

Ethical Encounters

Forget elephant shows and rides. Here you’ll watch these giants just being themselves — ripping bamboo, trumpeting in the forest, and reminding you that the best travel moments are the raw and unscripted ones.

Meet The Herd

Each elephant here has a backstory of survival — from circus arenas to logging camps. Listening to those stories while looking them in the eye is the kind of connection that stays with you long after the trip.

Learn Their World

Travel isn’t just about selfies. It’s about learning. Here you’ll dive into elephant behavior and conservation challenges — why they sway, why they eat so much, and why protecting their forests matters.

Forest Walks

Follow elephants down jungle paths. It’s slow travel at its best: the crunch of leaves, the smell of wet earth, and the rhythm of giant footsteps leading you deeper into Phuket’s wild side.

Local Connections

Spend time with the hill tribe family who’ve lived with elephants for generations. Sharing their food and wisdom is like opening a window into a culture that values care over commerce.

Conservation & Planting

Travel can leave footprints — or it can plant seeds. Join us in restoring the land, planting food for elephants, and knowing that your trip helped more than just your photo album.

Meet Our Elephants

Aussie

Born: 1 February 2019

Aussie is the cheeky youngster of the herd — playful, curious, and never far from her friends. Once paraded in a circus, she now spends her days chasing butterflies and rolling in the dust, finally free to just be a kid again.

Mali

Born: 29 May 2014

Mali has a heart as big as her appetite. She adores the younger elephants and often looks after them like a gentle older sister. Loud noises still spook her, but here in the forest, she’s finally found her calm.

Mon Caan

Born: 1 August 2020

Mon Caan is a quiet soul. He lost his mother young and carries a shyness that makes him prefer the edges of the forest. Yet when food is around, he’s quick to step forward — proof that healing comes slowly, but surely.

Tad Daow

Born: 10 June 2014

Tad Daow is the introvert of the group — calm, observant, and happiest in her own company. After years of carrying tourists, she now wanders the sanctuary at her own pace, savoring the peace of her new life.

Chan Horm

Born: 10 June 2014

Chan Horm is a social butterfly who lights up whenever sugarcane is near. She loves playtime but isn’t a fan of dogs or noisy birds. Once a show elephant, she now enjoys life surrounded by friends, not crowds.

About Us

Hidden in the quiet forest behind Patong Beach, Hill Tribe Elephant Village is more than a sanctuary — it’s a final home for elephants retired from tourism. No riding, no chains, no performances. Just care, freedom, and dignity.

Our family-run project is rooted in generations of hill tribe wisdom. Every visit helps us provide food and medical care for elephants, create sustainable jobs for locals, and protect the forest they call home.

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