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Elephant Hills | Phuket, Thailand | Virgin Atlantic Holidays

Phuket, Thailand

4 stars

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. With a strong focus on elephant welfare and environmental conservation, Elephant Hills offers responsible and interactive experiences that are 100% chain-free, hook-free, and riding-free, allowing elephants to live peacefully in their natural environment.

Amenities

Safari
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Internet Access
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Near National Park

Explore the local area

Elephant Hills is located in Khao Sok National Park in Thailand's Surat Thani 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. Because of their remote (and rather fabulous) location, the luxury tented camps can only accept cash payments on-site. That includes any drinks you fancy or souvenirs you fall in love with. So, be sure to bring enough Thai Baht (THB) to keep the good times flowing.

Hotel Information

Room 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 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 features 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.

Hotel details

Facilities

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 responsible and interactive elephant encounters that are 100% chain-free, hook-free, and riding-free, canoe trips on the Sok River and jungle treks.

Complimentary WiFi at the Elephant Hills Camp (main camp).

Handy Stuff

Elephant Hills is proud to announce that they have once again passed Global Spirit’s independent animal welfare audit for 2024–2026.

Since their first audit in 2017, Elephant Hills have remained a leader in elephant welfare. They were the first elephant camp to achieve 100% compliance with the minimum requirements, now known as Core Criteria.

In 2019, they took a further step by undergoing the Exceeds Requirements assessment. By 2024, they had surpassed all key criteria, reaching Level 5 completion—the highest score across all assessed areas.

Additional Information

Jungle Safari

Elephant Experience • Canoe Safari • Jungle Trekking

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.

Jungle Lake Safari

Elephant Experience • Overnight at floating Rainforest Camp • Market visit

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.

Trip advisor rating

4.8/5

3,099 reviews

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“Highlight of the honeymoon”

Oct 14, 2025LadyGrace1997

This was the most incredible experience! We booked this as part of our honeymoon trip and we were not disappointed. The camp was so visually stunning with the communal food area having amazing views and paths going around the camp which showed all the beautiful nature around. The tents are as they say “luxury” with every amenity you would get in a hotel. Each day of the experience was planned out meticulously and had a wide variety of activities that anybody would love. Don’t miss out on the trek on the last day as you get to see a cooking class in the jungle. The guides were very knowledgeable of the area, history and culture and we left feeling like we had learned a lot.

“The Lake Camp is very special and worth doing!”

Oct 08, 2025A9727PKsophiec

We did the 2 night jungle and lake camp. If I am totally honest I would probably give the jungle camp a lower rating but the lake camp blew any negativity out of the water as it is fantastic! We were picked up from our hotel in khao lak and the transfer was smooth and quite quick. When we arrived at elephant hills jungle camp we then had a couple of hours with nothing to do which begged the question of why did we get picked up so early from what was a very very nice hotel to come and sit and do nothing at elephant hills! Anyway we then went and met the elephants which was amazing and it felt ethical and making food for them was brilliant and it was a good experience. We then did a canoe trip down a lake but it was quite boring to be honest, we saw 2 snakes in a tree and some monkeys but there was really nothing to see and it wasn’t that scenic, guides didn’t speak English and was bit of a let down. We returned to camp and had more down time for a dip in the pool, and then onto dinner. Food was good quality and it was a nice chilled evening with families playing cards and everyone getting early nights. We were a family of 2 adults and 2 kids aged 10 and 11 and we were in the upper level of a 2 tier treehouse. The space was extremely extremely cramped, the space does not realistically or comfortably fit 4 people in the space. The room below us was empty so why in those circumstances they can’t give a family of 4 2 x rooms, I don’t know. But this is what let the experience down as the accommodation at the jungle camp is simply not fit for holding a family of 4 in one tent. They acknowledge this at the lake and you’re in 2 rooms, yet the rooms are identical in size, only difference is the jungle camp has a bigger bathroom. So why house 4 people in one room in the jungle but realise it’s not suitable at the lake camp. So sadly I wouldnt recommend the jungle camp accommodation, it’s not luxury when nobody is sleeping as can’t move in the place. But on to the lake camp….. it is EPIC! Never been anywhere like it and I would gladly have stayed longer or just at the lake camp had the opportunity been available! It’s like heaven. It’s so peaceful and tranquil. You arrive after crossing the lake by boat. You then have the option to relax and can go paddle boarding or canoeing, or you can do a hike to a bat cave. We did the hike, with kids aged 10 and 11, and it was hard hard work but we were all so glad we did it. You do need a certain level of fitness but it’s worth it. Then we returned to the camp and had some downtime of swimming and paddle boarding before dinner. Food was excellent quality with snacks also provided at the return from each trip and the lake camp there were tea and coffee and hot chocolate facilities to help yourself too. Also a reasonably priced bar selling soft drinks and some alcohol. Again a lovely chilled night playing cards and everyone was early to bed. The next day my husband and son got up really early and took a canoe out, returning for breakfast. Then we all went on a guided canoe tour and saw some monkeys and birds and it was so peaceful and beautiful. Back again to pack and swim, feed the fish, and sadly it was time to leave. The lake camp rooms are beautiful and you can dive off your veranda into the water. Everyone has to wear life jackets in the water, it’s a park rule. Simply stunning experience and made the whole trip worthwhile. To top it off on our way back to the pier we saw a wild elephant, which made everybody’s day. I will add that our guide Sam was absolutely brilliant, such a nice guy, and kind and informative. He really made the trip and took the time to chat to us and the kids and made us feel valued as customers. The transfer back to Phuket was long, maybe 3 hours. We had one stop en route for toilets and a garage with a 7/11 which was good. And we had to ask the driver to stop again when we had nearly arrived as our daughter needed the toilet, which he gladly did. If I was going again, I would love love love to go back to the lake camp. Personally the jungle camp, I think it’s better doing an ethical elephant experience elsewhere and stay in better accommodation, as for us the jungle didn’t feel special or that jungle like and accommodation was not suitable or worth it for the price paid. But would I recommend elephant hills because of the lake camp, yes I absolutely would! At the lake there are other camps but I’ve no clue what they are like, as the elephant hills lake camp had excellent food, service, rooms and excursions. So a mixed bag, but the lake camp really is special, hence 5 stars!

“Fabulous”

Oct 04, 2025Tourist710138

We stayed 1 night at the main camp and 1 night at the lake camp at the end of September. We had a fabulous time despite the rain on the first day - accommodation was spotless, food great quality.. Our guide Ing was welcoming from the start, excellent and funny. First activity was a bus to see the elephants - all rescued domestic elephants ranging in age up to 81years. Ing showed us how to cut up the elephants food and prepare snacks for them. We then fed the elephants - be prepared to get a little dirty. Amazing experience. We then walked to the River Sok and were taken along the river in kayaks - it was absolutely chucking it down with rain (so take a raincoat/poncho) but this only added to the experience - we saw monkeys, snakes and beautiful scenery. Day 2 if you are then going on to spend the night at the floating tents - after breakfast you need to leave your locked suitcase outside your tent and take with you only a small bag/backpack with overnight essentials. The hotel staff take your suitcases and leave them in a locked storage unit and will then re-unite you with them on day 3 once you are back from the lake at the pick up point. You do not return to the main camp. Day 2 to the lake via a stop off at the viewpoint at the Rajjaprabha Dam, then to the Harbour to board the longboat which takes you to the floating tents. Approx 1.5hr journey with some sightseeing along the way - we were lucky to see a wild elephant up on the bank, eagle and monkeys. The scenery is breathtaking, the colour of the water in places is unreal. Camp was again very clean and a replica of the tents at main camp. Kayaks and paddle boards are available for you to use. You can swim in the lake but you need to wear a life jacket. Overall this was an amazing experience - we had a fabulous time, learnt a lot. all the staff are great and Ing is the best guide. Be prepared to hear a lot of wildlife especially the gibbons early morning. Not to be missed - thank you Elephant Hills,

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Elephant Hills

Phuket, Thailand

4 stars

Amenities

Safari
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Internet Access
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Near National Park

Explore the local area

Hotel Information

Room Information

Full Board includes: breakfast, lunch and dinner. All the activities in the itinerary. Soft drinks and alcohol are available at extra charge.

Hotel details

Facilities

Complimentary WiFi at the Elephant Hills Camp (main camp).

Handy Stuff

Elephant Hills is proud to announce that they have once again passed Global Spirit’s independent animal welfare audit for 2024–2026.

Additional Information

Jungle Safari

Elephant Experience • Canoe Safari • Jungle Trekking

See the highlights of Southern Thailand’s natural beauty with this short 2-night itinerary.

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 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.

Jungle Lake Safari

Elephant Experience • Overnight at floating Rainforest Camp • Market visit

Day 1: As per Day 1 of the Jungle Safari itinerary. Overnight at The Elephant Camp.

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.

Trip advisor rating

4.8/5

3,099 reviews

Location
Sleep Quality
Rooms
Service
Value
Cleanliness

Excellent

87%

Very Good

Average

Poor

Terrible

“Highlight of the honeymoon”

Oct 14, 2025LadyGrace1997

“The Lake Camp is very special and worth doing!”

Oct 08, 2025A9727PKsophiec

“Fabulous”

Oct 04, 2025Tourist710138

ATOL protection for your entire holiday

Book with confidence knowing your holiday is financially protected

Protection for your Package Holiday

This product offers you combinations of a hotel and flights at an inclusive price. This product enjoys the protection of the Package Travel, Package Travel and Linked Arrangements Regulations 2018.