Just 45 mins away by boat from Koh Samui lies Ang Thong National Marine Park, a fascinating archipelago of 42 or so islands scattered not far from each other, making them a breathtaking landscape. It features towering limestone mountains, thick jungle, white-sand beaches, waterfalls and hidden coves and lakes to explore. It has some of the most unusual and spectacular scenery in all of Thailand.It is home to a rich variety of exotic wildlife and sea creatures.

If you are an elephant lover and want to have an unforgettable experience with elephants on Koh Samui, visit the first elephant sanctuary on the island. Set on 10 acres of forest land, they offer a retirement home for elephants who have worked exhausting hours in the logging and tourism industries. Join the morning or afternoon program knowing you are supporting ethical elephant tourism and helping to make a difference. Feed, walk with, and observe the gentle giants as they roam, socialize, play in the swimming pool and enjoy themselves a peaceful life that they so deserve.

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to Samui Elephant Sanctuary. You will be welcomed by experienced and passionate staff. Start with an introduction video to explain the objectives of the sanctuary and learn more about the reasons why elephants in Thailand need to be protected. Prepare food for the elephants with our own hands, followed by a meet and feed the elephants. This up close encounter is a magical experience and the elephants love their basket of treats. Walk with the elephants, stand back and observe as they express natural behavior such as foraging for food, bathing in the pool and playing in the mud pit. While the elephants enjoy themselves and roam free in the sanctuary, it is a great moment to observe their social interaction with one another.