Half Day Elephant Care at Following Giants Koh Lanta
Highlights
- Observe elephants in their habitat
- Strictly no-touch ethical sanctuary
- Learn their unique personalities
- Half day, transfers included
Description
Join us for an unforgettable half-day adventure at Following Giants, Koh Lanta's premier ethical elephant sanctuary. Experience the joy of observing elephants in their natural habitat, learn about their unique personalities, and contribute to their well-being through fun and educational activities. Please note that Following Giants Koh Lanta is a strictly no-touch sanctuary to ensure the elephants wellbeing!
Pricing
Adult
THB 2,750per person
Child
THB 1,750per person
Infant
Free
per person
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Pickup window07:00–07:50Our driver will meet you at the hotel reception of your hotel on Koh Lanta Yai. You will receive a more precise pickup time once your booking is in. We make our way to Following Giants, which is located in the south of Koh Lanta.
On arrival we meet the team, watch an introduction video, and prepare for the jungle walk. Rubber boots in different sizes are available for the trip.
We then make our way into the forest. With our guide, you will follow and observe elephants in the forest, and learn about their behaviors and personalities.
Create and launch seed balls with healthy nutrients to help the elephants recover.
At the end of the tour at Following Giants, you can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at our visitor area. Please note that the dishes are vegetarian only, but very tasty!
At the end of the program it's time to head back to your hotel. We bring you back to your hotel on Koh Lanta Yai. Thank you for your support and enjoy the rest of your holiday!
Included
- Pickup and drop off from/to your hotel on Koh Lanta Yai
- English and Thai speaking friendly guide
- Rubber boots for the jungle walk
- Refill your water bottle for free at the camp
- Vegetarian lunch at the end of the program
- Accident insurance
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Sandals or shoes that can get wet and dirty
- A reusable water bottle
- Sunglasses
- Mosquito repellent
- Camera
- Sunscreen
Free hotel pickup and drop-off, included in the price. A driver collects you from wherever you're staying, anywhere on Koh Lanta Yai. Add your hotel name and room number at checkout and we confirm your collection time with your booking.
Prefer to make your own way there? You can skip the pickup and meet us directly at the start point.
We'll share the exact meeting point and a map link in your booking confirmation.
FAQs
At Following Giants on Koh Lanta the elephants can roam around in peace, which means visitors are not allowed to touch them or play with them. The mission of this sanctuary is to take care of them in their natural habitat and to increase public knowledge about this mighty animal. This will benefit our future generations and the elephants can get old happy and worry free!
Most definitely! Following giants Koh Lanta welcomes children from 3 years old. Safety is our concern, so we give young and old guidelines and rules at the start of the program. That way we can keep the trip safe and fun for everyone. Babies in strollers are also welcome, but for children aged 1 and 2, the program is not suitable because of the jungle walk.
We welcome pregnant women to the sanctuary, but keep in mind that we walk along the park with the elephants. This can be tiring for women during their late pregnancy.
We are open year round, rain or sunshine. The elephants enjoy the rain as they can have fun in the mud and water. Don’t worry about the weather: if it’s necessary we’ll provide rain coats and umbrellas. Visiting Following Giants in Koh Lanta during a rainy day is something special!
Yes. Cancelling or moving your booking to another date is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, and anything you have paid is refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded. If we have to cancel, for example for weather or safety, you can move to another date or take a full refund.
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Reviews
Based on 53 reviews
- Jayson NcubeOctober 20, 2025· Verified booking5.0
Simple, quiet, and powerful. Just how it should be.
- Yeva GrigoryanOctober 8, 2025· Verified booking5.0
I didn’t know what to expect, but it ended up being one of the best things I did in Thailand. So quiet, so genuine.
- Joel ArmstrongOctober 4, 2025· Verified booking5.0
Great alternative to the more tourist-heavy animal parks.
- Siti KhalilahSeptember 24, 2025· Verified booking5.0
I’m glad we chose this sanctuary. It didn’t feel commercial or forced. The elephants were calm and the staff knew their stories.
- Petra HaasSeptember 3, 2025· Verified booking5.0
The jungle walk was relaxing and the elephants looked healthy. Everything was handled in a professional but gentle way.
