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Elephants & Off-Road Adventure
Combine rugged 4x4 off-road island sightseeing with an interactive elephant care experience on Koh Samui. Explore mountain viewpoints, waterfalls, and sacred temples before preparing fresh meals and sticky rice treats to feed the elephants yourself.
Highlights
- Off-road 4x4 drive up to Koh Samui's highest mountain viewpoint
- Visit to mountaintop Teepangkorn Temple
- Sightseeing at Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks and Namuang Waterfall 1
- Cultural visit to the Mummified Monk at Wat Khunaram
- Hands-on cooking of sticky rice, fruit, and vegetables for elephants
- Interactive feeding session with the elephants
Overview
Experience an action-packed journey through Koh Samui that blends rugged mountain exploration with an ethical, hands-on wildlife encounter. Travel by 4x4 off-road vehicle high into the island's interior to reach the highest mountain peak and take in sweeping island vistas alongside a visit to the mountaintop Teepangkorn Temple.
Along the way, discover Samui's renowned natural and cultural highlights. Stop at the famous Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta and Hin Yai), pay respects at Wat Khunaram to view the revered Mummified Monk, cool off near the cascading waters of Namuang Waterfall 1, and wander through a traditional coconut plantation. Midday, relax and take in breathtaking views during a scenic lunch break at the Panoramic Restaurant.
The centerpiece of your day is an interactive visit to the elephant camp. Step into the role of a chef for gentle giants as you prepare special elephant meals using fresh fruits, crisp vegetables, and freshly cooked sticky rice. Once the nutritious treats are ready, enjoy an intimate feeding session where you can feed the elephants directly with the wholesome snacks you made yourself.
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Overview
Join a small group of fellow travellers for a full day of rugged scenery and gentle encounters across Koh Samui. You will ride in an off-road 4x4 safari vehicle, collected from your hotel. The route climbs from the coast into the island's mountainous interior, so you see a side of Samui that most beach-focused visitors miss.
Along the way you stop at the weathered Hin Ta and Hin Yai rock formations on the Lamai coast. You then pay respects to the Mummified Monk at Wat Khunaram, and cool off by the cascades of Namuang Waterfall 1. After a walk through a working coconut plantation, the 4x4 heads up the mountain tracks to the island's highest viewpoint and the hilltop Teepangkorn Temple. Lunch follows at the Panoramic Restaurant, with wide views over the island.
The afternoon is about the elephants. At the camp you become the chef: chop fresh fruit and vegetables and prepare freshly cooked sticky rice. You then feed the elephants by hand with the food you made. The group format is a sociable, good-value way to enjoy the full programme, and guides keep the pace relaxed so everyone has time for photos and questions.
Itinerary
- 08:30Hotel pick-upYour off-road 4x4 safari vehicle collects you directly from your hotel and you join the other guests in the group.
- 09:15Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta & Hin Yai)Visit the famous coastal rock formations along the Lamai coastline.
- 10:00Mummified Monk at Wat KhunaramVisit the sacred temple housing the preserved body of Luang Pho Daeng.
- 10:45Namuang Waterfall 1Explore the natural beauty of Namuang Waterfall 1 and cool off by the cascading water.
- 11:30Coconut plantation visitDiscover a traditional coconut plantation and learn about local cultivation.
- 12:15Off-road mountain drive to the highest viewpointGo off-road up the mountain tracks to Koh Samui's highest viewpoint.
- 12:45Teepangkorn TempleVisit the serene temple on the mountain peak, overlooking the island.
- 13:30Lunch at Panoramic RestaurantEnjoy a relaxed lunch with panoramic island views.
14:45Elephant camp arrival & cooking sessionArrive at the elephant camp and prepare nutritious meals of fruit, vegetables and cooked sticky rice.
15:30Elephant feeding sessionFeed the elephants by hand with the wholesome food you prepared.- 16:30Return hotel transferBoard the 4x4 for a comfortable ride back to your hotel.
Included
- Lunch
- Transfer
- Off-road 4x4 safari transportation (shared with other guests)
- Ingredients and supplies for cooking the elephant food (fruit, vegetables, sticky rice)
Not included / Extra charge
- Alcoholic drinks Extra
- Tips and personal expenses Extra
- Additional food and drinks beyond lunch Extra
Overview
Enjoy the full Elephants & Off-Road Adventure exclusively with your own party. Your private off-road 4x4 safari vehicle collects you from your hotel and stays with you all day. Only your own travelling companions share the ride, which suits couples, families and small groups of friends, up to 10 guests.
The programme is the same as the group tour. You visit the Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks, the Mummified Monk at Wat Khunaram, Namuang Waterfall 1 and a traditional coconut plantation. You then drive the mountain tracks to the island's highest viewpoint and Teepangkorn Temple, and have lunch at the Panoramic Restaurant. The day ends at the elephant camp, where you prepare fruit, vegetable and sticky rice meals and feed the elephants by hand.
Because the vehicle is yours alone, you can spend longer at the stops you like best, take photo breaks when you want, and move at a pace that suits your family, including younger children.
Itinerary
- 08:30Private hotel pick-upYour private off-road 4x4 safari vehicle collects your party directly from your hotel.
- 09:15Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta & Hin Yai)Visit the famous coastal rock formations along the Lamai coastline, with time for photos at your own pace.
- 10:00Mummified Monk at Wat KhunaramVisit the sacred temple housing the preserved body of Luang Pho Daeng.
- 10:45Namuang Waterfall 1Explore the natural beauty of Namuang Waterfall 1 and cool off by the cascading water.
- 11:30Coconut plantation visitDiscover a traditional coconut plantation and learn about local cultivation.
- 12:15Off-road mountain drive to the highest viewpointGo off-road up the mountain tracks to Koh Samui's highest viewpoint in your private 4x4.
- 12:45Teepangkorn TempleVisit the serene temple on the mountain peak, overlooking the island.
- 13:30Lunch at Panoramic RestaurantEnjoy a relaxed lunch with your party and panoramic island views.
- 14:45Elephant camp arrival & cooking sessionArrive at the elephant camp and prepare nutritious meals of fruit, vegetables and cooked sticky rice.
- 15:30Elephant feeding sessionFeed the elephants by hand with the wholesome food you prepared.
- 16:30Private return transferRide back to your hotel in your private 4x4.
Included
- Lunch
- Transfer
- Private off-road 4x4 safari vehicle for your party only
- Ingredients and supplies for cooking the elephant food (fruit, vegetables, sticky rice)
Not included / Extra charge
- Alcoholic drinks Extra
- Tips and personal expenses Extra
- Additional food and drinks beyond lunch Extra
Prices
| Option | Price | ||
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| Private tour for 2 guests |
10,500 THB |
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Terms and conditions, cancellation policy Terms and conditions
- Booking is confirmed only after payment is received and confirmation email is sent.
- Payment must be made within 3 days after reservation and no later than 3 day(s) before the tour, otherwise the reservation expires.