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Elephant Haven Kanchanaburi with Private Transfer from Bangkok
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Elephant Haven Kanchanaburi with Private Transfer from Bangkok

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Ages 4-99
Duration: 12h
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  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch at the project
  • Full-day Elephant Haven Program
  • Entry/Admission - Elephant Haven
What's not included
  • Any personal expenses
  • Swimsuits


Departure details
  • Traveler pickup is offered.
  • We pick up from hotels in Bangkok. If you do not see your hotel on the list, please provide your hotel name and address.
  • Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 100506P31

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Elephant Haven Kanchanaburi with Private Transfer from Bangkok?
Elephant Haven Kanchanaburi with Private Transfer from Bangkok price starts from $183.07. Discover and book Elephant Haven Kanchanaburi with Private Transfer from Bangkok on Tripadvisor
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    Elephant Haven
    Stop: 6 hours - Admission included
    06:30 AM Pick up from Bangkok and depart to Kanchanaburi. After a safety briefing on arrival at the project, you will prepare food for the elephants and then given the opportunity of meeting and getting to know the elephants. See the elephant walk to the forest while learning about elephant information. After lunch, watch them enjoy playing in a mud pit. And participate in the activity in the river. Walk with the elephants through the forest back to the main project area and take the final photos of the day. 3:00 pm - Depart Elephant Haven project and return to Bangkok
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Bangkok, Thailand
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#46 of 825 Tours & Activities in Bangkok
  • Lucy M
    Lucy M
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    One in a lifetime experience!!
    This trip was amazing! You must book! Our tour guide, Krit, looked after us from the moment he picked us up until dropping us off back at our hotel. The trip is organised perfectly, with great time to rest between stops. The lunch provided is fantastic with a range of options. The driver, Chat, was also great. The elephants, waterfall and experience at the bridges is an experience we will always remember. Everyone most book this trip!
  • Caroline C
    Caroline C
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    A good combination of places to visit
    E had a great day out. Lots of fun at the waterfall and then on to Hellfire pass where we learnt lots. Our guide was very knowledgable and accommodating and we came off the highway so we could see the local villages and more of the countryside.
  • Feanmucker
    Feanmucker
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    Bath with an elephant
    Visiting the river Kwai was good. Then getting in it and washing an elephant was brilliant. Trekking up the waterfalls was the icing on the cake. Our guide was very helpful and really knowledgable. If you can spare a day in Thailand, you must do this trip.
  • lohanm812
    lohanm812
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    Outstanding views
    Fantastic guide and the waterfall is amazing, lots of walking uphill but worth the view, great place to have a swim.
  • 991dwightc
    991dwightc
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    Outstanding and fulfilling.
    All four major stops on this tour were great but the guide offer much more information, depth and context, as we’re traveled for around six hours to get to all great sights and experiences. We saw the Bridge Over River Kwai, the Erawan Water Fall, Elephant preserve and Death RailRoad with a visit to the cave. Recommend the trip and the guide. Great day and experiences.
  • Ahlam Z
    Ahlam Z
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    Luxury Tour
    I recommend this trip for people who's looking for a luxury tour,this the best tour ever. First:our tour starts at 06:30,our amazing tour guide Mr SOMSAK AND MR MARK(Driver) were down at reception at 5:45 so punctual and professionnel people , after a very warm welcome from their side ,I was amazed by the luxury air conditioned car,extremely clean,nit and well maintained. Mr SOMSAK SPEAKS FLUENT ENGLISH WITH A HUGE KNOWLEDGE OF THAI HISTORY CULTURE AND A PERFECT COTOMER SERVICE, SO FRIENDLY ,CHEERFUL AND VERY HELPFUL PERSON. MR MARK DROVE ALL DAY LONG VERY SMOOTHLY AND SAFELY FOR 600 KM,THE CAR WAS PROVIDED WITH WATER AND COLD LOTIONED TOWELS DURING THE WHOLE TRIP. SPECIAL THANKS FOR THOSE 2 PEOPLE WHO MADE OUR TRIP SO SUCCESSFUL,I WOULD LOVE TO GO to go to another trip with them in the future. I recommend this tour for people who are looking for perfection.
  • TheGingerParisian
    TheGingerParisian
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    Worth every minute
    An amazing day out with the informative and very lovely Pipop. Before we even went he had organised the day before with the hotel for them to make us a packed breakfast as it is an early start a but so worth it. He then flipped the itinerary so that we would do the waterfalls last as a refreshing way to end what would inevitably be a hot and humid day. Off we set - first stop a coffee shop to take the edge of two teenagers with jet lag - iced coffees to hand - first official stop ‘the bridge’. Set in beautiful countryside it makes it more difficult to imagine the horrors that both the allied prisoners of war and Romusha suffered. Closing my eyes made it easier - utterly overwhelmed, I ended up in full on tears which made walking across a little hairier than it needed to be. On to a little further along ‘Death Railway’ to view how it hugs the edge of the ridge and snakes out before you. Alongside a serene ‘temple’ in a cave in the rock face which when you are standing in you can view, in utter contrast, the railway before you. On to Hellfire Pass - what can one say - the Australians together with the Thai Government have done the memory of those that were lost, or who made it through the suffering and came home, proud. A really lovely museum - watch the short film - it is utterly worth spending the time doing so. There are two walks you can do from there - a 1hr walk and a 3hr - the 1hr takes you down through enough and is relatively easy although it starts and ends with steps so be warned on the thigh burn. It was all redone in the 80’s after a former Australian POW persuaded both governments that the elements of the Burma Railway should be preserved. Thank goodness he did, it is all very moving as well I imagine providing somewhere for people to visit to bring closure. On a practical note the toilet facilities are great and there is a water refueling station. Final stop Erwan Falls - 7 levels to climb if you are of that mindset - however levels 1,2 and 3 are good for swimming - tho you have to hire a life jacket. Pool two has some very friendly fish who will help with your pedicure! Watch out for the bigger ones!!! 12 hours door to door but worth every single minute. Pipop was utterly delightful and really knowledgeable and helpful so be sure to ask for him and you will not be disappointed. Thank you Pipop!
  • Alexis P
    Alexis P
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    Very special tour!
    Fantastic tour. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The elephant sanctuary and waterfalls were particularly special. Highly recommended but be prepared for a 3-4 hour return trip in the car.
  • N6558KYsarahm
    N6558KYsarahm
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    A long but very enjoyable day.
    A long day, but good one. Our guide and driver were fantastic and the guide very knowledgeable. Be aware that a fair bit of the day is spent in the vehicle,, so stops at the Bridge, the railway and other attractions are necessarily short. The waterfalls are stunning and we enjoyed our walk and swim there. The elephant sanctuary was a highlight, and lots of fun; be prepared to get wet!!! Lunch at a local, family restaurant is included and was tasty.
  • 269chandrak
    269chandrak
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    Great experience to share with your family
    Great experience overall. It is a full day but the variety of the experiences is worth it. Erawan falls is a moderately difficult hike to the top, but even a partial excursion is well worth the effort. Elephant bathing is spectacular. Elephants appear to be treated humanely and well, which enhanced my enjoyment. Kawaii bridge is interesting but doesn't add much to the experience.
  • Z3125ZVbillm
    Z3125ZVbillm
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    Elephants wash you...Fish Eat you
    Loved the trip. Tour guide was excellent. I booked the private so just 3 of us were catered to. Elephants care is a must, you will never experience anything like this with these gentle giants. You wash them, they wash you. Lunch was great, waterfalls were beautiful. Watch out for the fish!! They will clean you non stop at every location. There are seven levels, tough climb.
  • Mary C
    Mary C
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    Great way to see a lot in one day
    Our time in Bangkok was limited so this tour was a great way to experience a lot in one day. Jessie the guide was lovely, she taught us about the different place we visited, helped mind our bags, explained the customs and always made sure we had everything we needed. We felt very spoiled
  • fredthaden
    fredthaden
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    Spectacularly Awesome ... Absolutlely Amazing!
    This is a must do when visiting Thailand! Preecha (Peter) was the best tour guide, knowledgable about Thai history, lifestyle, and customs and patient with our many questions. We loved every part of this tour. I love history so it was great to see in-person and walk the Burma railway along the river Kwai. My wife loves animals and the elephants stole her heart. Such huge yet gentle creatures. To be so close to them, feeding, touching, and even having a "water fight" was a thrill. Swimmimg at the Emarald Falls was so relaxing and beautiful. The lunch stop was great with really yummy food and impressive service. Preecha and our driver Mr. Ek made this day-trip one of our favorite Thai memories. Thank you for the education and the fun day!
  • 1flyingdog053
    1flyingdog053
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    Truly a private luxury tour
    We had Jessie as our guide, get English, and great conversations. The transport was by private minibus, reclining seats and very comfortable. Can only praise the arrangements. Jennie contacted the hotel the night before to ensure everything was set, and was waiting at the lobby on time to start the journey. This was truly a private tour. The Erawan waterfalls is a favourite amongst Thai people so it can get busy at level 1 to 3, the crowd thins as you go up. It's mandatory to wear a life jacket. Jennie arranged a golf buggy to take us from the car park to the first level, it's a long walk in the heat else. Would recommend sturdy foot wear if you want to go above level 3, it's not too difficult to get to level 7, but it will take you time and won't leave much time for a swim and relaxation. Lunch is at the park and included in the cost. Hell Fire Pass is a must see to appreciate the cost to human life, a well presented memorial and very emotional. The remainder of the time is spent visiting parts of the railway and end at the bridge of the river Kwai. This was a long tour, lasting over 12 hours, but this was luxurious and very private. Would recommend this to anyone wanting to get outside Bangkok and wanting some nature and history. Jessie was brilliant!
  • ianrN7936OV
    ianrN7936OV
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    Brilliant day out
    Excellent day out. Ying contacted us the evening before to confirm arrangements and proved to be an excellent guide. She was friendly, accommodating and full of interesting information at all the attractions. She was also flexible as to how much time we were able to remain at each of the attractions. Good combination of witnessing the natural beauty of the Thai countryside and the humbling Death railway.
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Megan S
10 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Such a great experience. The elephants are well cared for and you get to spend a day doing their normal routine. Playing with them in the mud and swimming with them in the river was definitely a highlight. I recommend if you are in the area or have an additional day in Bangkok
Written May 15, 2022
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paulrU3860WQ
Southampton, UK50 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
What a lovely way to spend a couple of days. The guides and Mahouts at the sanctuary were friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time from feeding and bathing the elephants through to the river floating. Don’t expect 5 star luxury if you stay overnight, as we did, but we had a good night’s sleep
Written January 9, 2023
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Brian S
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
This was an amazing experience. My driver was on time and worked hard to make sure I was comfortable for the whole trip. He even bought me a tasty snack to try on the way. The guides at the elephant sanctuary were all really nice, especially the lead gentleman, Patrick. It was a beautiful experience with the animals. I had lots of close up time to feed, play and wash the elephants and they were wonderful to be around. Very gentle and majestic animals.
Written August 15, 2023
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Karl H
Brisbane, Australia1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Family
A bucket list adventure. An experience that will stay with me forever. Connect with elephants living in the most natural environment doing what elephants naturally do. No rides or tricks for entertainment purposes. The happiest and most friendly elephants we have ever spent time with. An experience for everyone.
Written July 18, 2023
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Cindy H
Greer, SC7 contributions
This was a tremendous experience for myself and my grandson. We took a private car from our hotel and it was great, the driver and guide were so helpful and kind. When we arrived we were welcomed and assigned to a group and took off with the elephants! The camp is beautiful and all of the people there were great. Interacting with the elephants was so much fun. We fed them, did a mud spa and finally swam with them. Again the guides at the camp were just great with my grandson, encouraging him to get up close with the elephants and swim out in the river. He did not want to leave!
Written July 12, 2023
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Suznsax
Suznsax3 contributions
Feb 2020
A beautiful and rewarding day. Up close and personal with these gentle giants. The drive is so worth the opportunity to interact -- feed, walk, bathe and swim -- with these beautiful rescued elephants. Go!
Written February 24, 2020
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LordLister
Long Island City, NY48 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Elephants go back to the center for being fed by visitors (who learn in the process) but roam free in a marge area on River Kwai for most of the day. They eat, play, and swim in the river. They are very friendly and visitors can actually swim with them. It is a most humane place that has banned riding on the elephants, shows, etc. The animals look very happy. The visitors too.
Written December 5, 2019
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JellyBubble
Waikato Region, New Zealand3 contributions
Nov 2019
This was the most amazing experience. The elephants here are all rescued from different situations. The mahoots/handlers each had an elephant that they would watch over however they were rarely with the elephant and would watch from a distance to make sure that the elephant wasnt in any danger. These elephants are treated very kindly and were allowed to wander off and do what they please. One of the elephants is blind so they don't allow visitors to go too close to her but they make sure you know which one she is. They also had a handler with that elephant at all times to make sure she was ok and to guide her to the grass field and through the forest.

We got to prepare rice balls and watermelons for the elephants before feeding them. After that, we spent a good hour or so walking around in the forest with the elephants and learning more about them and each elephants backgrounds. We were taken back for lunch which was a nice variety of food that they had made. After Lunch, we walked back through the forest and down to the river where the elephants were so we could swim and bathe them. It truely was an amazing experience and I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to spend time with elephants.

Our driver for the private transfer was really nice too. He arrived on time for pick up and made sure to stop along the way for a toilet break. He waited the whole time at the Elephant Haven until we were ready to leave as well.
Written December 3, 2019
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Thank you for the great and detailed review! We are glad you love the activity. We hope to be of service to you again soon.
Written December 12, 2019
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Latoya O
2 contributions
Apr 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Thailand being a land where elephants are a big part of their tourist industry makes it hard to find one out of the many that might align with what you are or aren't looking for. We did not want to go to a place that allowed riding, or used bullhooks, whips, or other forms of pain as punishment to get the elephants to do what they wanted them to. This was pretty hard to find so close to Bangkok. All one can do, I think, is their own due diligence when it comes to choosing a sanctuary that is as ethical as they can. We chose Elephant Haven for their proximity to Bangkok, as well as their new practices for taking care of the elephants. They used to be a trekking camp that had the elephants perform, but in recent years have chaned to kinder practices and have since then rebranded to align with more ethical sanctuaries in Chiang Mai.

We did not witness any abuse, and if an elephant didn't want to do something they weren't forced. The mahouts used food as a motivator instead of hooks (which we didn't see any of). When walking with the elephants they weren't forced to rush, but instead were going at their own pace. Someone tried to hop on an elephant and the mahout along with everyone else stopped him immediately to tell him it was absolutelynot allowed. As far as we could have hoped for, Elephant Haven was a very good option for us from what we could see.
Written April 16, 2023
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krystian g
4 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
This trip was so amazing and everyone was so nice to us
The elephants were great and so lively and sweet
This was one of the best days I had here in Thailand hands down
Would definitely do it again
Written September 7, 2023
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