Phuket Bamboo Rafting Tour with Elephant Bathing
Highlights
- Drift the river on a bamboo raft
- Visit the Monkey Cave temple
- See the sea turtle conservation center
- 15 minutes bathing elephants
Description
Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with nature, culture, and fun! The Phuket Bamboo rafting tour offers a perfect mix of activities that anyone from young to old will enjoy. Start the tour day with a visit to the famous Suwankuha Temple, known for its big reclining golden Buddha and the playful monkeys that live in the surrounding cave.
Pricing
Adult
THB 1,595per person
Child
THB 1,495per person
Infant
Free
per person
Hotel pickup
Pickup window07:30–08:30The Phuket rafting tour begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel on Phuket Island. Free pickup is available from most popular tourist areas, while more remote locations may incur an additional fee, payable in cash to the driver. You'll then travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan toward the beautiful Phang Nga Bay.
The Phuket bamboo rafting tour starts at the Monkey Cave Temple, also known as Wat Suwan Kuha. Here you can check out the impressive reclining Buddha and see the monkeys that roam freely around the temple. Please be sure to only feed them the food available for purchase as designated monkey food at the temple.
The next stop is at Songpraek river, located in the north of Phang Nga bay. Enjoy a relaxing ride on a bamboo raft through a scenic river for about 45 minutes.
We then head to the next stop; the sea turtle conservation center. Here you can discover the conservation efforts to protect endangered sea turtles.
We then visit a restaurant for a a traditional Thai food lunch with fresh fruits and drinks.
Our next stop is an elephant sanctuary, where we enjoy a 15 minute bathing session. Have fun bathing and interacting with the gentle elephants.
- Drop-off window17:00–18:00
The Phuket rafting tour ends with a return transfer to your hotel. From Phang Nga it's about a 30-45 minute ride back to the island, from where we will bring you back to the pickup point. We hope you enjoyed the Phuket bamboo rafting tour, packed with activities!
Included
- Round trip hotel transfers (see pickup zones)
- Bamboo rafting in Phang Nga
- Thai-style lunch
- Complimentary fresh fruits, tea & coffee
- Professional and experienced instructors
- 15 minutes elephant bathing
- Accident insurance
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Comfortable clothing
- Swimsuit for water activities
- Sandals or casual shoes
- Quick-dry lightweight t-shirt
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Camera
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Your exact pickup time depends on your area and departure time. You'll see it at checkout and we confirm it with your booking.
Prefer to make your own way there? You can skip the pickup and meet us directly at the start point.
We'll share the exact meeting point and a map link in your booking confirmation.
FAQs
Yes, the tour is suitable for beginners and experienced rafters. It's a gentle activity and nothing like what water rafting. Experienced instructors will guide you through the rafting experience, which is perfectly safe for young and old.
Yes, for lunch you can expect a Thai style lunch. There are halal and vegetarian options available. If you have any dietary requests, please let us know during checkout.
Yes, the tour is suitable for children. They will especially enjoy the Bamboo Rafting and Elephant Bathing experiences.
The Phuket rafting tour is generally available throughout the year. However, it's best to check in advance as tour availability might vary depending on weather conditions and river water levels, especially during dry season.
Yes. This is a joint tour with other guests who may be participating in different programs, such as the ATV quad tour. The total duration is approximately 10 hours, and we will continue to the next part of the tour once all guests have completed their activities. We recommend bringing something to read or enjoy during any waiting periods.
Yes. Cancelling or moving your booking to another date is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, and anything you have paid is refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded. If we have to cancel, for example for weather or safety, you can move to another date or take a full refund.
