Patong
08:30 · 10:00 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 14:00, five departures, the most on the island.
Elephant riding in Phuket
Three time tiers for riding around the park grounds, and ten packages that combine it with zipline, ATVs, or buggy on the same day.
Check availability and pricePrices
From 600 THB, when booked in advance.
Important information:
- The individual products do not include transfer. Riding alone, zipline alone, and a 200cc ATV alone are sold without a transfer. The combined packages do include pickup.
- Free pickup From Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, Phuket Town, Tri-Trang and Kalim.
- Additional transfer fee for distant areas: Cape Panwa, 400 THB round trip; Koh Sirey and Koh Kaew, 600; Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin, Laguna, and Layan, 800, all up to 8 passengers. Nai Thon, Mai Khao, Nai Yang, and JW Marriott: 1,800 THB, And mornings only.
- ATV rider: from age 16. Zipline from age 4 and weight up to 120 kg. Paintball from age 16.
- Child up to age 3 free of charge, for elephant riding and the ATV program only.
- Pickup times are set by area and appear below.
Most of the page is packages, and not by chance
A half-hour ride isn't a full day, and the packages are built around that
Ten out of the thirteen options here are Packages that combine the ride with an additional activity, zipline, ATV, or buggy.
The logic is simple: The long tier also lasts 30 minutes. Those who travel to the park, arrive, get organized, and head out, get half an hour of activity out of half a day's schedule.
The packages solve this, and they are also the only ones that include round-trip transfer.
The cheaper one of them combines a ride with a half-hour ATV. The pricier one combines zipline, a ride, and an hour in the buggy.
And for those who still want just the ride, It's important to remember that the transfer isn't included and to plan independent arrival.
Three time tiers, and what's the real difference
The same course, a different length, and the long tier is the one included in the packages
The three standalone options are The same ride on the same terrain, and the difference between them is how much time you spend on the elephant.
15 minutes They are a taste. Enough to get on, go around the short course, and get off. For those who mainly want a photo and not a long experience, this is the right amount.
20 minutes Add five minutes, and the price difference is relatively small.
30 minutes are the long tier, And the only one included in all the combined packages. In other words, if you're considering combining an additional activity at all, this is the ride you'll get.
And in all three, the child's price is significantly lower than the adult's, 400, 500, and 700 THB respectively.
ATV or buggy
The difference isn't the price but who sits where
ATV It's a single-seat vehicle that you ride, and the second passenger sits Behind you.
Buggy Is a vehicle with Two seats side by side And a steering wheel. The passenger sits next to you, talks to you, and sees the same thing.
For couples and a parent with a child, this is a real difference in experience, not just in comfort.
and there's also a 450cc, the same ATV with an engine almost twice as big. It's noticeable on climbs and in mud, and it's for those who have already driven an off-road vehicle.
The recommendation: Those traveling alone or with a small child, ATV. Those traveling as a couple and want to sit together, buggy.
Pickup times by area
And they are more crowded in Patong than in the rest of the island
Kata and Karon
09:00 · 10:30 · 11:30 · 13:30 · 14:30.
Rawai, Nai Harn, and Chalong
09:00 · 11:00 · 13:00 · 14:00.
Phuket Town, Sirey, and Panwa
09:00 · 13:00: Only two departures.
What to bring
Short, and suitable for off-road activity
Closed shoes
Required for the ATV and buggy, and also comfortable for riding.
Clothes that can get dirty
Off-road terrain, dust, and sometimes mud.
Insect repellent
The park is in an open area with vegetation.
Hat and sunscreen
Most of the activity is outdoors and in full sun.
Gallery
Photo gallery
What to know before booking
Three things that change the math
The first: transportation. It's included in the combined packages and not included in the standalone activities. This is the detail that's easiest to miss, and it changes the real price of riding alone.
The second: the hotel area. From Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai, Chalong, Nai Harn, and Phuket Town, the transfer is free. From Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin, and Laguna there's an additional fee of 800 THB round trip, and from the north of the island 1,800, and just a morning.
and the third: age. Driving an ATV is only from age 16, meaning younger teens can be passengers but not drivers. Zipline from age 4.
Child up to age 3 doesn't pay, in the ride and the ATV program only.
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Frequently asked questions
What to know before you book
How much does elephant riding cost in Phuket?
Three tiers: 15 minutes at600 THB for an adult and 400 for a child, 20 minutes at 800 and 500, and 30 minutes at 1,000 and 700.
Is the transfer included?
not in the standalone activities. Riding alone, zipline alone, and a 200cc ATV alone are sold without a transfer. The combined packages do include round-trip pickup.
From which area is the transfer free?
From Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon, Patong, Phuket Town, Tri Trang, and Kalim. From Kamala, Bang Tao, Surin, Laguna, and Layan, additional 800 THB Round trip.
Which riding tier is included in the packages?
Just the 30 minutes. All the combined packages include the long tier.
What is the difference between an ATV and a buggy?
On the ATV you ride, and the passenger sits behind you. In the buggy there are two seats side by side and a steering wheel, and the passenger sits next to you. For couples, this is a real difference.
From what age can you drive an ATV?
From age 16. Younger riders can be passengers but not drivers.
What is the age and weight limit for zipline?
From age 4 and weight up to 120 kg.
Do young children pay?
A child up to age 3 doesn't pay, for elephant riding and the ATV program only.
What are the pickup times?
By area: from Patong, five departures between 08:30 and 14:00; from Kata and Karon, five between 09:00 and 14:30; from Rawai and Chalong, four; and from Phuket Town, two, at 09:00 and 13:00.
How long does the whole activity take?
The ride itself is 15 to 30 minutes. With arrival, getting organized, and the return, it's half a day, which is why most people choose a combined package.
Can it be combined with zip lines?
Yes. There are six packages that combine a 10-platform zipline with the ride, some of them also with an ATV or buggy.