Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary, Takua Pa Old Town & Food Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

This afternoon-to-evening tour combines ethical elephant observation, local culture, history, and food tasting in one meaningful Khao Lak experience. After hotel pickup around 2:00 PM, visit Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary to respectfully observe elephants and learn about their daily care, natural behavior, and responsible tourism. Guests will also learn how herbal supplements are prepared as part of daily elephant care. The sanctuary visit is observation-based, with no riding, no shows, no tricks, and no forced bathing or forced interaction. The tour continues with a temple visit, Takua Pa Old Town with its Sino-Portuguese architecture, and Nam Kem Cultural Centre, a locally run museum sharing stories of the area’s community and history. The evening ends at Takua Pa Market, where local vendors sell fresh produce and street food. Five food tastings are included before returning to your hotel around 8:30 PM.

Pickup Information

Booking Security Check: At pickup, the lead traveler may be required to present the original Viator voucher, a valid photo ID matching the booking name, and the payment card used for payment. A signature may also be required. If the cardholder is not traveling, please contact Viator Support before pickup. Service may be withheld until verification is completed. No copies of your ID or payment card will be retained.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Khaolak Ethical Elephant Sanctuary (KES)
Observe and learn about elephants while creating herbal vitamins with a knowledgeable guide. Witness the elephants in their natural habitat and gain insights into their caregivers.
Duration: 180 mins
2. Takua Pa
Takua Pa is a charming little old town with a similar upbringing as Phuket's Old Town, but it remains undisturbed and much quieter. Takua Pa Old Town is a small pocket of a well-preserved local community with several beautiful and colorful Sino-Portuguese-style houses all lined up, waiting for you to explore. Most of these houses are owned by families that have been living here since Takua Pa was still a thriving economic powerhouse.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Old Takua Pa Sunday Market
If you are in Takua Pa on a Sunday, you are in luck. The entire Takua Pa Old Town will be turned into a Sunday Market where you can find all kinds of street food stalls, performances from local talents, and people hanging out at tea houses and vibing with the city. Unlike the night markets and walking streets in other touristy cities like Phuket, this Sunday Market is the real deal. This is as genuine and authentic as it gets, where you get to actually experience a proper market the way the locals do in Thailand. The market only happens on a Sunday from 4 PM to 8 PM, so be sure to plan your visit accordingly. It can get a little hot at 4 - 5 PM as the sun is still way up in the sky, so I recommend you visit the place around 6 PM for dinner. There is no shortage of great food here, so do empty your stomach and enjoy the culinary delights.
Duration: 180 mins

Inclusion

Drinking water

Professional English-speaking guide

Five local food tastings

Basic accident insurance

Takua Pa Market visit

Takua Pa Old Town visit

Herbal vitamin preparation activity

Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary visit

Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Khao Lak hotels

Exclusion

Personal expenses

Additional food and drinks not mentioned

Additional transfer fees for pickup outside the standard Khao Lak service area, if applicable

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour may not be suitable for guests with serious mobility issues, severe back or knee problems, or medical conditions affected by walking, standing, heat, or outdoor activities. Guests should be able to walk short distances and follow the guide’s instructions. The itinerary order may change due to weather, traffic, opening hours, animal welfare considerations, or other unforeseen circumstances.

Supplied by Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary

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