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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Unforgettable!!
Dec 23, 2024Daniela H
Elephant hills in November was such a great experience!! We had the best guide ever" Mona", who took care of us during our 4 days nature- safari. It was a mixture of many activities, we learned a lot of Thailands nature . The jungle sounds in the camp during the night were exciting. Of course best the best part was getting in touch with the…
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Elephant hills in November was such a great experience!! We had the best guide ever" Mona", who took care of us during our 4 days nature- safari. It was a mixture of many activities, we learned a lot of Thailands nature . The jungle sounds in the camp during the night were exciting. Of course best the best part was getting in touch with the elephants, it was so interesting and heart- warming. Hopefully we will be able to come back sometime in the future.
Merry Christmas to all the Team, especially Mona !!
We wish you a good start to a successful new year and always friendly customers!!
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No quality standards or value for money
Dec 19, 2024lailafamiliarAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
If you value quality, honesty, and getting what you pay for, avoid his place. There’s absolutely no value for money here.
• Food: Way below average. Repetitive, uninspired, and often recycled into “new” dishes.
• Excursions: Mediocre at best. Nothing special or memorable.
• Accommodation: Subpar for what’s supposed to be a 3-star experience. For…
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If you value quality, honesty, and getting what you pay for, avoid his place. There’s absolutely no value for money here.
• Food: Way below average. Repetitive, uninspired, and often recycled into “new” dishes.
• Excursions: Mediocre at best. Nothing special or memorable.
• Accommodation: Subpar for what’s supposed to be a 3-star experience. For instance, the “promised” coffee is just instant Nescafé, despite their marketing posters showcasing fancy local coffee beans.
• Logistics: If you book the 3-night package, be aware they won’t even let you take your luggage to the camp lake—a basic courtesy you’d expect for such a high price.
• Nickel-and-Diming: This was the final straw. We paid $2,000 for 3 nights (yes, check their prices), only to be charged an additional 4 euros for a disposable toothbrush on the last night. Unbelievable.
While some of the Thai staff were kind and the transportation logistics efficient, they can’t make up for the owner’s transparent greed and lack of respect for guests.
I understand the British owner wants to make a profit, but not like this. I left feeling utterly scammed. Spend your hard-earned money elsewhere.
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Family trip to Thailand
Dec 18, 2024AnnedaynowIreland
What can I say that hasn't been said about this amazing place. It was no doubt the highlight of our Thai holiday. We travelled with our teenage son (14) and he just loved it. We did one night at the elephant santuary and one night at the lake camp. The lake camp is so worth doing especially if you have teenagers. The tents are amazing and i was…
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What can I say that hasn't been said about this amazing place. It was no doubt the highlight of our Thai holiday. We travelled with our teenage son (14) and he just loved it. We did one night at the elephant santuary and one night at the lake camp. The lake camp is so worth doing especially if you have teenagers. The tents are amazing and i was expecting to be kept awake with the heat but the large fans are effective and it wasn't an issue. So much fun paddle boarding and canoeing for both kids and adults, i never stood on a paddle board before but it is so safe and water so warm I had to give it a go. Loads of food available and lots of variety. Kong was our guide and she is such a professional and fit lady, keeping a close eye on everything, felt very safe under her care. There is a lot of co-ordination required by the EH management to make this operate smoothly from pickups at airport, movement between santuary / lake and drop off to onward destination, I really couldn't believe how seamlessly this worked. Full marks to EH, you really are a class operation.
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A trip of a lifetime! Such a special place that we will never forget!
Dec 17, 2024tarabO1640CN
Elephant hills was the best part of our trip to Thailand! I highly recommend to all traveler’s- friends, couples & families!
The staff were all so kind and very educated. They looked after us so well. Dean was our tour guide and he helped make our experience so special.
The elephant experience was phenomenal and reassuringly ethical.
Our stay…
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Elephant hills was the best part of our trip to Thailand! I highly recommend to all traveler’s- friends, couples & families!
The staff were all so kind and very educated. They looked after us so well. Dean was our tour guide and he helped make our experience so special.
The elephant experience was phenomenal and reassuringly ethical.
Our stay at the lake camp was incredible! So beautiful with lots of wildlife, we even saw a wild elephant while on the long tail boat, and monkeys on the kayaks.
It’s amazing how the team makes a tent so luxurious! All tents have a bathroom with a good toilet and shower.
Food was excellent and the team provided lots of vegetarian options for us
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Thank you Ing and the team for an amazing memorable stay
Dec 16, 2024tikig0d19Essex, United Kingdom
A real highlight of our holiday. So perfectly run with a packed itinerary. Food good. Staff great. Activities fantastic.
Ing was our guide and she absolutely made our stay. She was fantastic!
The variation in the different trips was brilliant and we had a great time.
Unforgettable!!
