This Khao Lak elephant tour combines three outdoor activities in one day from your Khao Lak hotel: river kayaking on the Song Phraek River, a 30-minute ATV ride through the rainforest, and an afternoon caring for elephants at a camp in Phang Nga, including feeding, a mud spa and a river bath.
Updated October 2026 by the Phuket Dream Company team (TAT licensed).
Highlights
- River kayaking with a safety briefing.
- A 30-minute ATV (quad bike) ride in the rainforest.
- Traditional Thai lunch with fresh fruit, tea and coffee.
- Elephant care: learn about the elephants, prepare their food and feed them.
- Mud spa and river bath with the elephants.
- Free hotel pickup in the Khao Lak area.
What to expect on this Khao Lak adventure tour
- Morning: pickup from your Khao Lak hotel and transfer to the activity centre.
- From about 11:00: safety briefing and river kayaking along the Song Phraek River, followed by a 30-minute ATV ride in the rainforest.
- Lunch: a traditional Thai lunch with fruit, tea and coffee.
- Afternoon: change into a traditional mahout outfit and join an orientation on elephant care. Help the keepers prepare a special meal and feed the elephants.
- Mud spa and bath: once the elephants have rested, give them a mud treatment to cool them and protect their skin, then help wash them in the river.
- Late afternoon: tea or coffee, then transfer back to your hotel.
Pickup
Free pickup is included from hotels in the Khao Lak area (see the time in the table below). Staying further away? Ask us about a transfer.
What to bring
- Swimwear under your clothes and a change of clothes; you will get muddy and wet.
- A towel.
- Sunscreen, insect repellent and a hat.
- Shoes or sandals with straps that can get wet.
- A camera or phone in a waterproof case.
Tips from our team
- Follow the keepers’ instructions around the elephants at all times.
- Remove jewellery before the mud spa and bath.
- ATV driving rules (minimum age, passenger seating) are set by the operator; tell us the ages of children when you book.
- After heavy rain the river may be high; activities can be adjusted for safety.
Khao Lak elephant tour FAQ
Does this tour include elephant riding?
No. The programme focuses on feeding, the mud spa and bathing with the elephants.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, free from hotels in the Khao Lak area.
Can children join?
Yes. Child prices apply to ages 6–12 as shown below; the team will confirm any ATV age rules.
Is lunch included?
Yes, a traditional Thai lunch with fruit, tea and coffee.
Do I need kayaking experience?
No. A safety briefing is given and the river section is suitable for beginners.
Can I join from Phuket?
The tour is designed for Khao Lak guests. From Phuket, ask our team about a transfer.
Book this Khao Lak adventure
Book online on this page. Our team confirms availability and stays in touch with you on WhatsApp (+66 95 038 5535).
E3 ADT: Khao Lak Full Day Trip
River Kayaking + ATV 30 min. + Elephant Care
(Tour Code E3)
*The trip are operated Everyday
*This price is from 1 January 2024 – 31 October 2024*
Price Include Pick up transfer from Khao Lak (in the area)
Program |
Regular Price |
Promotion Price |
Adult |
|
3,200.-THB |
Child (6-12 year) |
|
2,400.-THB |
Pickup Time Transfer (Area 1.)
| Area 1. | Time |
Price/Person |
| Khao Lak |
08.30 |
Free |
