Koh Yao Island Safari
Ethical elephant experiences and island adventures in Phang Nga Bay
Free hotel transfer · Small groups · No riding
Elephant Sanctuary on Koh Yao
Koh Yao Island Safari is a family-run sanctuary in Phang Nga Bay where rescued elephants live in open forest and shallow sea. There is no riding, no shows and no chains — guests meet the elephants on the elephants’ own terms.
Every program includes free hotel transfer from Phuket, Krabi and Koh Yao. Groups are kept small so each guest has real time with the herd, and every visit directly funds the food, veterinary care and land the elephants need.
Read Our StoryMeet the Herd
Six rescued elephants live here, each with a name, a history and a personality. Guests meet all of them on every program.
“Spend your morning with all six — no riding, no shows, no chains.”
Free Transportation
Every program includes return transfer at no extra cost. Tell us your hotel when you book — we confirm your pick-up time the day before.
Hotel Pick-up
Door-to-door pick-up from hotels in Phuket, Krabi Town, Ao Nang and all of Koh Yao Yai / Koh Yao Noi.
Longtail Boat
Scenic crossing of Phang Nga Bay by longtail boat, with life jackets and an English-speaking guide on board.
Air-conditioned Van
Modern air-conditioned vans on the island leg. Child seats available on request — just add a note when booking.
Booking in 4 Steps
No forms to fill in twice, no waiting for a reply. Book and confirm in under two minutes.
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Pick date & time
Choose your program, travel date and departure time. Full rounds are marked so you always see real availability.
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Add travellers
Set how many adults, children and infants are coming. The price updates as you go — no surprises later.
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Pay securely
Pay by PayPal or credit card. Your seats are held the moment payment goes through.
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Get confirmation
A confirmation email arrives straight away, and we message you the day before with your pick-up time.
Our Programs
Three programs, all with free transfer. Infants under 4 always travel free.
What Our Guests Say
A magical experience — the elephants are relaxed, the guides clearly love them, and the free transfer from our hotel made the whole day effortless.
Swimming beside these gentle giants in Phang Nga Bay is something our kids will remember forever. Small group, no crowds, no riding.
Booking took two minutes and the confirmation came instantly. The team messaged us the night before with our pick-up time.
Other Activities on Koh Yao
Make a full day of it — island hopping, kayaking through mangroves, or a night at the local boxing stadium.
One Day Trip
Island hopping around Phang Nga Bay — snorkelling stops, hidden beaches and lunch on board.
Mangrove Kayaking
Paddle through quiet mangrove channels and limestone caves with a local guide.
Koh Yao Boxing Stadium ↗
Authentic Muay Thai fight nights on the island. Tickets and schedule on the stadium site.
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Ready to Visit?
We run every day of the year. Groups are small, so booking ahead is strongly recommended — especially in high season.
Address
Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga 82160, Thailand
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Koh Yao Yai, Phang Nga 82160, Thailand