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Chonburi Eco-Sanctuary: Half-Day Ethical Encounter (Morning - Bangkok Departure)

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Travelling November to February? That is peak season, so book your date ahead.

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Half-day morning ethical elephant sanctuary day trip from Bangkok to Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Bangkok & Pattaya (Khao Khiew, Sri Racha, Chonburi). Activities: Elephant observation, Feeding elephants, Bathing with the elephants (elephant-led). Suitable for: Bangkok-based travelers who want an ethical sanctuary day without flying north.

LocationLiving Green Elephant Sanctuary Bangkok & Pattaya, Khao Khiew, Sri Racha, Chonburi, Thailand
Price฿1,900 per adult, ฿1,300 per child (ages 4–8). Prices are in Thai baht (THB). Deposit to book: ฿800 per guest. The rest is paid on the tour day.
Hotel pickupComplimentary Bangkok transfers are available from hotels in the official pickup zones below.
  • Zone 1: Bo Bae, Khao San, Yaowarat and Sathorn.
  • Zone 2: Phaya Thai, Huai Khwang, Sukhumvit, Lumphini, Siam, Silom and Suan Luang.
  • Zone 3: Bang Na and Suvarnabhumi.
  • Outside the free zones: Locations across the Chao Phraya River or outside the listed areas may use Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Sukhumvit Rd 928 as a meeting point or request a paid transfer. The exact meeting time is confirmed by our staff before the trip.
Pickup time7:00–8:00 am
ReturnLeaves the sanctuary at 1:00 pm for the drive back to Bangkok
LengthHalf-day
Fits your tripTakes your morning and the drive back: pickup 7:00–8:00 am, and the group leaves the sanctuary at 1:00 pm. Online booking stays open until 10 hours before pickup (Thailand time), so it can fill a free day at short notice.
Included
  • Bangkok transfer inside the listed area
  • Elephant welfare and safety briefing
  • Local guide, drinking water and insurance
  • Local meal and digital tour photos
Elephant welfareNo riding and no shows. Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Bangkok & Pattaya welfare policy
CancellationCancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time for a deposit refund. Stripe, our payment processor, keeps its 6.5% processing fee. Full policy

Common questions

Does this sanctuary allow elephant riding?

No. This tour does not include elephant riding, circus-style shows, tricks, or forced performances. The point of the day is to meet elephants in a calmer way, learn from the guides, and join simple care activities only when they make sense for the herd.

Does this tour include elephant bathing?

Yes. At Living Green, guests feed and bathe with the elephants. There is no forced bathing — the elephants lead, and if the herd skips the water on the day your tour still runs at the same price.

Is this tour suitable for children?

A child aged 4–8 pays ฿1,300. An adult pays ฿1,900. Infants aged 0-3 join free. Children must stay with a parent at all times. This day is aimed at Bangkok-based travelers who want an ethical sanctuary day without flying north. Families should review heat and transfer time before booking.

Which hotel pickup area is included?

Hotel pickup is included from Bangkok Zone 1 (Bo Bae, Khao San, Yaowarat and Sathorn), Zone 2 (Phaya Thai, Huai Khwang, Sukhumvit, Lumphini, Siam, Silom and Suan Luang), and Zone 3 (Bang Na and Suvarnabhumi). Locations across the Chao Phraya River or outside the listed areas may use Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Sukhumvit Rd 928 as a meeting point. The exact meeting time is confirmed by our staff before the trip.

How long is this elephant sanctuary tour?

This is a half-day experience. Hotel pickup is 07:00–08:00 Thailand time. The exact return time depends on traffic, weather and elephant-led pacing, and your final pickup details are confirmed before the tour.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule?

Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time for a deposit refund. Stripe, our payment processor, keeps its 6.5% processing fee. This fee is not charged or kept by ThaiEleHub. Cancellations made within 24 hours of scheduled tour start time are non-refundable. Bookings made within 24 hours of tour start are non-refundable once paid. No-shows are charged the full tour price; the deposit is not refunded. To request a date change, contact ThaiEleHub customer service on WhatsApp (+66 98 858 9666) at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time; changes are subject to agreement and availability. Full rules are on the cancellation and refund policy page.

What is included in this tour?

Bangkok transfer inside the listed area; Elephant welfare and safety briefing; Local guide, drinking water and insurance; Local meal and digital tour photos are included. Elephant riding and elephant shows are not included. Guests feed the elephants and bathe with them. Remaining balance is settled on the day.

How far in advance should I book?

Online booking closes 10 hours before pickup (Asia/Bangkok). A date is held once the deposit payment succeeds. The balance is paid on the tour day. There is no live seat map. Travelling November to February? That is peak season, so book your date ahead.

What time is hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup is 07:00–08:00 Thailand time from hotels in Zone 1 (Bo Bae, Khao San, Yaowarat and Sathorn), Zone 2 (Phaya Thai, Huai Khwang, Sukhumvit, Lumphini, Siam, Silom and Suan Luang), and Zone 3 (Bang Na and Suvarnabhumi).

Where do we meet, and when should I be ready?

Meet your driver at your hotel inside the listed Bangkok transfer zones. Please be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup window; the final pickup location and time are confirmed one day before your visit. Locations across the Chao Phraya River or outside the listed areas may use Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Sukhumvit Rd 928 as a meeting point. The exact meeting time is confirmed by our staff before the trip.

What is the itinerary timeline?

Bangkok hotel pickup is 07:00–08:00. Arrival and a Mo Hom shirt are at 09:30, then a briefing and feeding, then bathe with the elephants when they choose to go in (elephant-led, never forced), a nature walk to the hilltop, and Ancient Pad Thai lunch at 12:00. The return transfer leaves the sanctuary at 13:00.

What should I bring on this tour?

Bring a change of clothes, swimwear or quick-dry clothing, secure sandals, sunscreen, insect repellent, a towel and personal medication.

Half-day departing Bangkok. No riding and no shows. Guests feed and bathe with the elephants; the elephants lead. Round-trip hotel pickup is included inside the listed city zone. Adult price ฿1,900. Child price ฿1,300 for ages 4–8. Infants aged 0-3 join free. Book on this page with no account. A date is not held until the deposit payment succeeds.

Ethical Living Green sanctuary in Chonburi with Bangkok hotel pickup. No riding, free photos. From THB 1,900 — ฿800 deposit per guest.

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Chonburi Eco-Sanctuary: Half-Day Ethical Encounter (Morning - Bangkok Departure)

Chonburi Eco-Sanctuary: Half-Day Ethical Encounter (Morning - Bangkok Departure) is a half-day morning ethical elephant tour of about 6 hours at Living Green in Chonburi, with hotel pickup from Bangkok. Guests feed and bathe with the elephants. There is no elephant riding and no shows, and you book it directly on ThaiEleHub.com, the booking hub for this tour.

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💰 From
฿1,900 per adult
Child
฿1,300 per child (ages 4–8)
Deposit due today
฿800 per guest (adult and child) Not the tour price. Balance is paid on the day.
⏱ Duration
Half-day · Bangkok departure · pickup 07:00–08:00
🚐 Pickup
Bangkok hotel pickup
🐘 Sanctuary
Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Bangkok & Pattaya
💪 Physical difficulty
Easy
↩ Cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before tour start for deposit refund (minus Stripe 6.5% fee)

Guests feed the elephants and bathe with them.

Best for
Bangkok-based travelers who want an ethical sanctuary day without flying north
Not ideal for
Chiang Mai visitors, guests staying in Chiang Mai
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Travelling November to February? That is peak season, so book your date ahead.

Reserve your day

Book your deposit on ThaiEleHub — we confirm pickup and WhatsApp support from this page after payment succeeds.

Adult tour price฿1,900Ages 9+. Full fare per adult.

Child tour price฿1,300Ages 4–8. Full fare per child.

  1. 1 Details
  2. 2 · Pickup
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1-minute booking: add your contact, tour date and pickup details, then continue to secure your deposit payment on ThaiEleHub.

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฿1,900 each
Children (4–8)
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฿1,300 each

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Deposit due today฿800฿800 per guest × 1. Balance on the day ฿1,100.

฿800 per guest (adult and child), paid securely through ThaiEleHub. The remaining balance is paid locally on tour day.

Booking closes 10 hours before departure (07:00 Thailand time). Dates inside that window cannot be booked online.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time for a deposit refund. Stripe, our payment processor, keeps its 6.5% processing fee. This fee is not charged or kept by ThaiEleHub. Within 24 hours, the deposit is non-refundable. Bookings made within 24 hours of tour start are non-refundable once paid. No-shows are charged the full tour price; the deposit is not refunded. To request a date change, contact ThaiEleHub on WhatsApp at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time; changes are subject to agreement and availability. Message us on WhatsApp ↗

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No riding · no shows

Free photography (not guaranteed for every guest)

cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time.

Physical difficulty · Easy

Easy · suitable for most visitors incl. older travelers

Chonburi half-day with Bangkok departure — longer transfer than the Chiang Mai routes but a shorter on-site program

Walking distance
Confirm with the sanctuary
Stairs
Confirm with the sanctuary
Terrain
Confirm with the sanctuary
Muddy / wet risk
Green season can be muddy at sanctuary
Transfer time (round-trip)
240 min
Toilet availability
Confirm with the sanctuary

Standard hotel pickup, short walking sections at the sanctuary, sanctuary observation at a gentle pace. Any cell marked Confirm with the sanctuary can be answered in writing before booking — WhatsApp +66 98 858 9666.

Know the essentials before you book.

2 Price and inclusions

Full price first. Deposit at checkout.

Each guest pays a ฿800 deposit to reserve. The remaining balance is paid locally on tour day. Adult (Ages 9+) 1,900.00 ฿ full Child (Ages 4-8) 1,300.00 ฿ full Bangkok transfer inside the listed area Elephant welfare and safety briefing Local guide, drinking water and insurance Local meal and digital tour photos

3 Pickup area and map

Pickup from Bangkok.

Pickup is available inside the listed Bangkok zones. Guests outside those zones can ask about a transfer or meet at Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Sukhumvit Rd 928. The exact meeting time is confirmed by our staff before the trip. Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Bangkok & Pattaya Official map reference · Pickup window 07:00 - 08:00 Open in Google Maps

4 Best for and not best for

Check the fit for your group.

Best for First-time elephant sanctuary visitors Couples and families who prefer no-riding experiences Travelers who want pickup and a planned itinerary Not the best fit for Anyone looking for elephant riding or performances Guests needing step-free access without checking first Guests who cannot manage the stated transfer time

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What is included.

The Experience

Three moments. One unforgettable day.

Forget a crowded checklist. Slow down, enter their world, and experience the sanctuary through its most meaningful moments. Change into a traditional Mo Hom shirt, then feed the elephants and bathe with them. There are no hooks and no punishments here. No riding. No commands. Follow their rhythm into a natural forest habitat and observe their real character, freedom and quiet intelligence. Join the elephants near the water only when they choose to play. Their comfort always comes first, making every moment honest and unforced.

Greet Them with Love.

Greet Them with Love.

Change into a traditional Mo Hom shirt, then feed the elephants and bathe with them. There are no hooks and no punishments here.

Follow their rhythm.

Follow their rhythm.

No riding. No commands. Follow their rhythm into a natural forest habitat and observe their real character, freedom and quiet intelligence.

Splashes of Joy.

Splashes of Joy.

Join the elephants near the water only when they choose to play. Their comfort always comes first, making every moment honest and unforced.

Thoughtfully Included

More depth, less planning.

Everything essential is prepared before you arrive, so you can be fully present for the day. Spend unhurried time in a greener, quieter habitat designed around elephant wellbeing. Accident insurance, chilled drinking water and professional photography with digital upload are included. Strictly no riding, no shows and no forced interaction. Their comfort determines the pace of your visit.

Natural Sanctuary Setting

Natural Sanctuary Setting

Spend unhurried time in a greener, quieter habitat designed around elephant wellbeing.

All-Inclusive Care

All-Inclusive Care

Accident insurance, chilled drinking water and professional photography with digital upload are included.

Elephant-Led Encounters

Elephant-Led Encounters

Strictly no riding, no shows and no forced interaction. Their comfort determines the pace of your visit.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step.

A clear view of the journey from hotel pickup to your return, with each part of the experience paired with real sanctuary moments. Meet your driver within the designated Bangkok transfer zones for the journey to Chonburi. Receive a traditional Mo Hom shirt and an introduction to the sanctuary before meeting the herd. Feed the elephants and learn about their behavior from your guide. Bathe with the elephants: join them in the water when they choose to go in (elephant-led, never forced). Walk through nature and trek with the elephants toward a viewpoint in the reserve. Relax over an Ancient Pad Thai lunch after your sanctuary activities. Leave Chonburi for your return transfer to Bangkok. Times are approximate, except for the designated pickup window. The order may adjust for traffic, weather and elephant-led pacing. Final pickup details are confirmed before your tour.

  1. 07:00 - 08:00Bangkok hotel pickupMeet your driver within the designated Bangkok transfer zones for the journey to Chonburi.
  2. 09:30Arrive and change into a Mo Hom shirtReceive a traditional Mo Hom shirt and an introduction to the sanctuary before meeting the herd.
  3. MorningElephant briefing and feedingFeed the elephants and learn about their behavior from your guide.
  4. MorningBathe with the elephantsJoin them in the water when they choose to go in (elephant-led, never forced).
  5. Late morningNature walk to the panoramic hilltopWalk through nature and trek with the elephants toward a viewpoint in the reserve.
  6. 12:00Ancient Pad Thai lunchRelax over an Ancient Pad Thai lunch after your sanctuary activities.
  7. 13:00Depart the sanctuaryLeave Chonburi for your return transfer to Bangkok.

Check the fit for your group.

Best for

  • First-time elephant sanctuary visitors
  • Couples and families who prefer no-riding experiences
  • Travelers who want pickup and a planned itinerary

Not the best fit for

  • Anyone looking for elephant riding or performances
  • Guests needing step-free access without checking first
  • Guests who cannot manage the stated transfer time

Share your pickup details.

Complimentary Bangkok transfers are available from hotels in the official pickup zones below.

Is your hotel in the transfer area?

Zone 1
Bo Bae, Khao San, Yaowarat and Sathorn.
Zone 2
Phaya Thai, Huai Khwang, Sukhumvit, Lumphini, Siam, Silom and Suan Luang.
Zone 3
Bang Na and Suvarnabhumi.
Outside the free zones
Locations across the Chao Phraya River or outside the listed areas may use Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Sukhumvit Rd 928 as a meeting point or request a paid transfer. The exact meeting time is confirmed by our staff before the trip.

Final pickup location and time are confirmed by our team one day before your visit. Please be ready 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup window.

The Fine Print

Good to know.

Clear answers, kept quietly out of the way until you need them. Yes. This tour is designed around no riding, no shows and no forced interaction. Feed the elephants and bathe with them in the water when they choose to go in (elephant-led, never forced). Yes, hotel pickup is included inside the listed Bangkok transfer area. Enter your hotel name or full accommodation address during booking so our team can confirm the exact arrangement. This is a half-day experience. The exact return time depends on traffic, weather and elephant-led pacing, and your final pickup details are confirmed before the tour. Children can usually join, but families should review the itinerary, walking conditions and transfer time before booking. Infants aged 0-3 join free. Add a note during checkout if your child needs extra support. Hotel pickup is included from Bangkok Zone 1 (Bo Bae, Khao San, Yaowarat and Sathorn), Zone 2 (Phaya Thai, Huai Khwang, Sukhumvit, Lumphini, Siam, Silom and Suan Luang), and Zone 3 (Bang Na and Suvarnabhumi). Locations across the Chao Phraya River or outside the listed areas may use Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Sukhumvit Rd 928 as a meeting point. The exact meeting time is confirmed by our staff before the trip. Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time for a deposit refund. Stripe, our payment processor, keeps its 6.5% processing fee. This fee is not charged or kept by ThaiEleHub. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time are non-refundable. No-shows are charged the full tour price; the deposit is not refunded. To request a date change, contact ThaiEleHub on WhatsApp at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time. Date changes are subject to agreement and availability. Please contact us before booking. We can help you choose a gentler itinerary and explain walking and transfer conditions clearly. Yes. Please add your dietary request during checkout or message us in advance. Vegetarian requirements are easy to accommodate. Bring a change of clothes, swimwear or quick-dry clothing, secure sandals, sunscreen, insect repellent, a towel and personal medication. We provide free photography on Living Green tours, but we can't guarantee that every guest will be photographed. After the tour, everyone can download their photos free from our public social media pages.

Is this an ethical elephant sanctuary tour?

Yes. This tour is designed around no riding, no shows and no forced interaction. Feed the elephants and bathe with them in the water when they choose to go in (elephant-led, never forced).

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup is included inside the listed Bangkok transfer area. Enter your hotel name or full accommodation address during booking so our team can confirm the exact arrangement.

How long is this elephant sanctuary tour?

This is a half-day experience. The exact return time depends on traffic, weather and elephant-led pacing, and your final pickup details are confirmed before the tour.

Can children join this tour?

Children can usually join, but families should review the itinerary, walking conditions and transfer time before booking. Infants aged 0-3 join free. Add a note during checkout if your child needs extra support.

What is the free hotel transfer zone?

Hotel pickup is included from Bangkok Zone 1 (Bo Bae, Khao San, Yaowarat and Sathorn), Zone 2 (Phaya Thai, Huai Khwang, Sukhumvit, Lumphini, Siam, Silom and Suan Luang), and Zone 3 (Bang Na and Suvarnabhumi). Locations across the Chao Phraya River or outside the listed areas may use Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Sukhumvit Rd 928 as a meeting point. The exact meeting time is confirmed by our staff before the trip.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time for a deposit refund. Stripe, our payment processor, keeps its 6.5% processing fee. This fee is not charged or kept by ThaiEleHub. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour start time are non-refundable. No-shows are charged the full tour price; the deposit is not refunded. To request a date change, contact ThaiEleHub on WhatsApp at least 24 hours before your scheduled tour start time. Date changes are subject to agreement and availability.

Is the tour suitable during pregnancy?

Please contact us before booking. We can help you choose a gentler itinerary and explain walking and transfer conditions clearly.

Can you prepare vegetarian food?

Yes. Please add your dietary request during checkout or message us in advance. Vegetarian requirements are easy to accommodate.

What should I bring?

Bring a change of clothes, swimwear or quick-dry clothing, secure sandals, sunscreen, insect repellent, a towel and personal medication.

When will I receive my free photos?

We provide free photography on Living Green tours, but we can't guarantee that every guest will be photographed. After the tour, everyone can download their photos free from our public social media pages.

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