Elephant riding in Pattaya
An accompanied ride, of half an hour or an hour.
Our price starts at600 ฿ Per person
Prices
| What | Full price | Our price |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minutes | — | 600 ฿ |
| 60 minutes | 1,100 ฿ |
What it actually looks like
The ride is accompanied by a handler who walks beside the elephant along the whole route and knows it personally. The pace is slow, the route is fixed, and the movement on the elephant's back sways more than most people expect.
Mounting is done from a raised platform, not from the ground. The handler helps with getting on and off, and those are the only parts that need attention.
Who it suits and who less so
For families and for anyone who wants a close encounter with elephants. The pace is slow and there is no exertion, so it is accessible at almost any age.
For anyone who suffers from back pain or dizziness, the swaying is noticeable. For anyone who would rather see elephants without riding them, Thailand has elephant sanctuaries where you feed and bathe them instead, and that is an entirely different experience. If that is what you were looking for, tell us and we will point you in the right direction.
When to go
Early morning or the afternoon hours. At midday it is hot for you and for the elephants, and they are less active.
Half an hour is quite enough for the experience and the photos. The hour suits mainly those who want a longer route in the field.
Photo gallery
What the price includes
Included
- A handler alongside throughout the ride
Not included
- Transfer to and from the site
Opening hours: Every day of the week, 8:00–18:00
What matters to know
- There is hotel pickup in all areas of Pattaya. Pickup is subject to a minimum of two participants, or one participant combining another activity at the same site.
What to know before you book
How much does elephant riding in Pattaya cost?
Is there hotel pickup?
Can it be combined with other attractions?
It can be combined with all of these, on the same site
All these attractions are at the same site in Pattaya, which means you can do several of them on the same day and in the same trip. Tell us what interests you and we will build you one day that connects them all, with hotel pickup.