The 9 Best Walking Tours in Phuket

1.Beach walk with elephants, rain & care. 2.5 hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 969 reviews · 2h 30m · from $59Our pick

At Lily Elephant Camp in Yamu, Phuket, you’ll hear about elephant care, feed the animals, walk with them for 15 to 20 minutes, and help bathe and brush them at a private beach. The 2.5-hour visit also includes making herb-based vitamin balls. English- and Thai-speaking guides lead the program; Kim is one guide you may meet.

“Great tour, elephants enjoy taking baths and being brushed by tourists, we gave them shower afterwards and made food for them... For anyone thinking that this is not ethical- keep in mind that these elephants could not survive in the nature cause they were raised in captivity( these are elephants that were previously used for labour, some were injured by previous owners)...they spent their all lives with people...claiming that this is not ethical is same like claiming we should all release our dogs and cats into the wild and never pet them again....we all agree that using animals for enrertainment should be banned and hoefully it will be banned in…”

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2.Bukit Elephant Park Sanctuary Walk and Feed Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51Best value

At Bukit Elephant Park, an English-speaking guide introduces rescued elephants and explains their stories and habits. You’ll feed them bananas, walk nearby while they roam, and prepare fruit rice balls to offer them. Riding and bathing are not part of the visit. Hotel pickup is included, but the sanctuary portion lasts 90 minutes.

“It was very good, good to see the rescued elephants. The crew were nice, and informative. Great activity.”

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3.World B+ (Zipline 18 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · from $97Top rated

At Hanuman World in Phuket, you’ll tackle a rainforest course with nine ziplines, three abseil points, two sky bridges and an 800-meter roller zipline listed at speeds up to 40 km/h. The roughly two-hour package includes hotel pickup and a World Set Menu. Staff are trained, but guide names and pickup details are not provided.

“It was unfortunately an hour wait from when I arrived until it started. But when we got going it was non stop ! The zipline was a little scary for a first-timer, but thought it was a lot of fun after a few rides:) The «roller coaster» ride is not for thosRead more”

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4.World A+ (Zipline 32 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk with World Set Menu )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · from $109

Hanuman World Phuket pairs a jungle zipline course with a twisting roller coaster, sky bridges, spiral stairs and a rainforest sky walk. An instructor stays with you and helps with your gear. Hotel pickup is offered, and the roughly three-hour package includes a World set menu.

“Where to start? This is a great and fun spot. So many platforms, staff is helpful and fun, and the whole area is gorgeous. You truly feel up in the treetops! Our group met another group and this made the whole experience even more memorable. If you enjoy high energy fun, this is the place.”

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5.Elephant Nature Walk – Guided Tour with Transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · from $52

Spend about 90 minutes at Freedom Elephant Reserve, where a guide introduces the elephants and explains their stories and behavior. You’ll offer fruit, then watch the herd graze, rub in mud, and cool off in the river. The full outing lasts about three hours, with transport available for parties of two or more.

“Brilliant very knowledgeable guide and had the best time. Would recommend. Elephants treated very well”

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6.World C+ (Ziplines 10 Platforms + Roller + Sky Walk and World Set Menu )

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · from $81

Fly between jungle platforms at Hanuman World Phuket, then ride an 800-meter twisting Roller Zipline and walk above the trees on the Sky Walk. The package includes hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, safety equipment, and a World set menu. Guides Tony and Joker have been praised for their professional approach. Check the platform count and weight limit before booking.

“Interesting experience and suitable for a good family trip. Great for adventure seekers! The guides Tony and Joker are truly professional”

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7.Phuket Food Tour and City Walk by Jane

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $65

Join Jane at Ranong Main Market at 10:30 am for a four-hour walk through Phuket Old Town, with museum visits and a generous brunch of Southern Thai street foods and desserts. The group is capped at eight, and water and local drinks are included. Expect meat and gluten in the food; hotel transport and alcohol are not included.

“This was our first foodie tour and it’s changed our holidays forever. Always felt “we could go there ourselves, why have a guide” and we have missed out. Jane is such a lovely and knowledgeable person, explaining the ingredients and history Read more”

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8.Freedom Elephant Reserve – Ethereal Nature Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51

Spend 90 minutes walking through Freedom Elephant Reserve with an English- or Thai-speaking guide. Meet the elephants, hear their individual stories, watch them forage, cover themselves in mud and cool off in water, then feed them fruit under guidance. The $51 tour includes a fruit basket, bottled water, and hotel transfers for two or more people.

“The tour was nice, but I was hoping that we just observe the elephants roaming around, doing what they want, instead it was a strict program, they were following commands to please the visitors. Go there, do that. When calling it a sanctuary it would be great to see no such thing. They seem well taken care of and have quite some space to wander. The guide knew a lot about the elephants and was very nice.”

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9.Guided Walk Tour to Elephant Sanctuary with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 1h 30m · from $51

Spend 90 minutes at Patong Hill Tribe Elephant Village, learning about captive elephants and mahout traditions before walking forest trails to observe elephants in their hillside habitat. An English-speaking guide leads the visit, with guide Toni praised for going the extra mile. You finish by hand-feeding the elephants. Optional hotel pickup is available in listed Phuket areas.

“gerne hätte ich die Tour in deutsch gemacht...war alles schön hat alles super geklappt”

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