Thailand’s first luxury tented jungle camp, Elephant Hills, combines the camp aspect of an East African safari with the Thai tropical rainforest. Located in Khao Sok National Park, Elephant Hills is just a couple of hours north of Phuket or Krabi and with complimentary transfers from most beach hotels in the region, it’s an easy combination and an unmissable experience. We are proud to support the unique elephant experience where you can feed and interact with these magnificent creatures, an award-winning programme that puts elephant welfare, education and conservation at the heart of what they do.
Amenities
Safari
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Internet Access
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Near National Park
Where is it
Elephant Hills is located in Khao Sok National Park in Thailand's Phang Nga Province. The Tented Camp is set in Thailand's tropical jungle environment and The Rainforest Camp floats on Cheow Larn Lake. Transfers available from Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak and even Koh Samui.
Hotel information
The Elephant Camp is the main camp with 66 spacious tents with 1 king-size or 2 double beds sleeping a family of 4 people, with 2 adults and 2 children. All tents are bugproof and have electricity, en-suite bathroom with toilet, shower and hot/cold water and a fan. Set amongst the rainforest, the camp has a swimming pool with superb view of the spectacular limestone cliffs, an open-air restaurant and bar with campfire creating a romantic and warm atmosphere to share your traveller’s tales. Dinners include movie presentations, dance and cooking demonstrations to keep you entertained and there is even WiFi to show all those at home what they’re missing.
The Lake Camp is the newest addition to Elephant Hills. There are 20 rainforest tents each with 1 queen-size bed, or twin beds, sleeping 2 adults and 1 child. They are located over the Cheow Larn Lake, making it one of the only floating tented camps in the world. The spectacular lakes are surrounded by rainforest and towering limestone cliffs. Designed to be at one with nature, the camp is powered by wind and solar energy and uses responsible waste management, so no WiFi here, just total peace and relaxation.
Full Board includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner. All the activities in the itinerary. Soft drinks and alcohol are available at extra charge.
Restaurant and bar. Swimming pool. Evening entertainment includes traditional Thai dances from local school children, film documentaries and Thai cooking demonstrations. Fantastic range of activities including elephant interaction, canoe trips on the Sok River and jungle treks. Complimentary WiFi at the Elephant Hills Camp (main camp).
See the highlights of Southern Thailand’s natural beauty with this short 2-night itinerary.
Day 1: Arrive in time for lunch, then depart on a jungle river canoe trip down the Sok River passing the Limestone Mountains and tropical vegetation to the elephant sanctuary. Here you can see, feed and learn about the elephants and the conservation project as well as meet and learn the secrets of the mahout. Overnight at The Elephant Camp.
Day 2: Leisurely breakfast before exploring the secluded Cheow Lan Lake by long-tail boat, the 60 km lake has more than 100 islands. Enjoy the spectacular scenery with time to dip into the lake’s emerald water and lunch at the local raft house. Overnight at The Elephant Camp.
Day 3: Guided walk to explore the ecology of one of the world’s oldest rainforests with lunch served in the rainforest, cooked in bamboo, an old tradition of jungle explorers. Afternoon transfer.
Rainforest Nature Safari
Elephant Experience • Traditional Junk trip
Day 1: As per Day 1 of the Jungle Safari itinerary.
Day 2: Enjoy the mangroves by speed boat looking out for local wildlife along the way. Board a traditional Burmese Junk for lunch and explore the mangroves by canoe. Overnight at The Elephant Camp.
Day 3: Leisurely breakfast before exploring the secluded Cheow Lan Lake by long-tail boat, the 60 km lake has more than 100 islands. Enjoy the spectacular scenery with time to dip into the lake’s emerald water and lunch at the local raft house. Overnight at The Elephant Camp.
Day 4: Guided walk to explore the ecology of one of the world’s oldest rainforests with lunch served in the rainforest, cooked in bamboo, an old tradition of jungle explorers. Afternoon transfer.
Day 1: As per Day 1 of the Jungle Safari itinerary. Overnight at The Elephant Camp.
Day 2: Leisurely breakfast before exploring the secluded Cheow Lan Lake by long-tail boat, the 60 km lake has more than 100 islands and is home to wild elephants, the rare Asian Ox, tropical birds, monkeys and amphibians and reptiles. Lunch at Lake Camp before a guided walk to explore the ecology of one of the world’s oldest rainforests. Overnight at The Lake Camp.
Day 3: Take a canoe safari around the small channels of the Cheow Lan Lake, a silent adventure in the heart of the rainforest. Lunch served at the Lake Camp and afternoon transfer to your onward destination.
Please note: child ages are 4 years and over for Elephant Camp and 7 years and over for Lake Camp.
Please note: due to the nature of the tours pregnant ladies are unable to participate.
Accessibility: due to the nature of the tours it is not suitable for wheelchair users or customers with mobility restrictions. Please also note, there are no on site refrigeration facilities to store medication.
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Elephant Hills Experience
Jan 23, 20253martyndPeterborough, United Kingdom
What an experience, feeding and ineracting with the Elephants, such a magical feeling. The camp at Elephant Hills is great, some might find it a bit basic but remember where you are. The tents are very well equiped and have comfortable beds and decent bathroom facilities. The food is very good with plenty of choice. The staff are friendly and… Read more
What an experience, feeding and ineracting with the Elephants, such a magical feeling. The camp at Elephant Hills is great, some might find it a bit basic but remember where you are. The tents are very well equiped and have comfortable beds and decent bathroom facilities. The food is very good with plenty of choice. The staff are friendly and always willing to help. The transfer to see the Elephants is about half an hour, on arrival we were in awe of these magnificent creatures, so gentle, such a shame we only had about one and half hours with them. The kayak ride back to our transport was an experince seeing monkeys, snakes frogs etc. The following dat transferred to the jungle camp, again the tents were very comfortable with the same facilities as the previous camp. You acn get involed with prganised activities or just please yourself swimming, kayaking of paddling boading on the lake. A fantastic experience with amazing views and great company, if you are in the area you must arrange a trip, you are in for a treat. Read less
Best camping ever
Jan 20, 2025Beverley W
The whole place is amazing, staff, food, tent and activities. It's clean and tidy every where. The are very friendly and helpful. The guides are full of knowledge and very helpful. Our guide Pond was amazing, full of facts and a funny girl. Talking to other guests we all agreed to deserves 10/10
Amazing, stunning, just waw
Jan 20, 2025MynyddoeddEryriGwynedd, United Kingdom
A once in a lifetime dream come true place & experience! Not only do you get to meet & feed the elephants and learn about their history, you get amazing days out. Everything is so well organised! The views we saw in Lake Cheow Larn Lake was out of this world! If you want a true taste of Thailand that isn’t beach & Island I definitely recommend… Read more
A once in a lifetime dream come true place & experience! Not only do you get to meet & feed the elephants and learn about their history, you get amazing days out. Everything is so well organised! The views we saw in Lake Cheow Larn Lake was out of this world! If you want a true taste of Thailand that isn’t beach & Island I definitely recommend coming here. Saow & Pond our guides were truly amazing, always eager to help, very informative and made us laugh! Read less
ECO friendly experience
Jan 19, 2025425leefPoole, United Kingdom
Rooms are Tents situated around the site. Very comfortable with all you need we the exception of AC and fridge. We enjoyed our stay and met some lovely people. The staff are all amazing very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. There are a few things I thought may be different. We are lucky to have experienced a more hand's on elephant … Read more
Rooms are Tents situated around the site. Very comfortable with all you need we the exception of AC and fridge. We enjoyed our stay and met some lovely people. The staff are all amazing very welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. There are a few things I thought may be different. We are lucky to have experienced a more hand's on elephant experience where we walked with them and washed them. I also thought that the elephant would be on site rather than have to drive to them as the Name wound suggested. The other activities are all one hour away and then another one hour by boat. The long tail boats are rather uncomfortable for Weston backs and bottoms. Regarding that I would also like to see a more comfortable area to sit, when back at the lodge rather than long beach seats. Most or are lovely group where the same age and some older than out 57 years also expressed the same feelings. If it's you 1st time this place is very good and eco friendly Read less
Great experience
Jan 18, 2025Navigator31073059927Beccles, United Kingdom
We did the 4 nights 3 day jungle experience. Accommodation was a good standard. Restaurants had a good selection of foods. Entertainment was a bit repetitive unfortunately. Would have liked to be hands on for cooking lessons. Day trips out were good. Some travelling needed..not enough time with elephants.shame they are not directly at camp. We had… Read more
We did the 4 nights 3 day jungle experience. Accommodation was a good standard. Restaurants had a good selection of foods. Entertainment was a bit repetitive unfortunately. Would have liked to be hands on for cooking lessons. Day trips out were good. Some travelling needed..not enough time with elephants.shame they are not directly at camp. We had a great group and tour guide made the whole experience great Read less
Elephant Hills Experience
