Elephant Riding in Pattaya
Elephant riding in Pattaya is a short animal activity for guests who want to visit an elephant village, take photos, feed elephants when permitted and enjoy a traditional ride near Pattaya.
You can choose a shorter ride or a longer program with a route through the lake. Both options operate daily and include round-trip transfer from your hotel.
Elephant riding in Pattaya
30-minute ride or 1-hour lake route
Daily
Not included
Not available
Round-trip hotel transfer and selected ride
Thai Thong Elephant Land or Elephant Village Kao Maikeow, depending on availability and the selected program
Elephant Riding Pattaya Prices
| Option | Duration | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Riding | 30 minutes | 800 ฿ | Round-trip transfer included; no separate child ticket |
| Elephant Riding with Lake Walk | 1 hour | 1,400 ฿ | Round-trip transfer included; no separate child ticket |
| Photo souvenir | — | 100 ฿ | One printed photo in a frame |
The final location, transfer time, lake-route availability and current conditions should be confirmed before booking.
What is Included
- Round-trip transfer from your hotel to the elephant village.
- Elephant ride according to the selected option.
- Lake route in the longer program when available.
- Time for photos at the elephant village.
What is Paid Separately
- Printed photo souvenir.
- Bananas, sugar cane or other elephant food when available.
- Personal expenses and souvenirs.
- Additional village activities when available.
- Transfer from distant areas outside the standard Pattaya zone when applicable.
What to Bring
- Camera or phone for photos and videos.
- Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Cash for photos, souvenirs and optional expenses.
- Clothing that can become dusty or wet, especially for the lake route.
Elephant Riding Programs
1. Short Elephant Ride
A shorter and easier option for guests who want to visit the elephant village and enjoy a traditional ride without a long program.
- Pick-up from your hotel in Pattaya.
- Transfer to the confirmed elephant village.
- Arrival and introduction to the activity.
- Traditional elephant ride along the local village route.
- Time for permitted photos with the elephants.
- Opportunity to feed elephants when food is available.
- Return transfer to your hotel.
2. Elephant Ride with Lake Walk
A longer option offering more time with the elephants and a route through the lake when weather and local conditions allow it.
- Pick-up from your hotel in Pattaya.
- Transfer to the confirmed elephant village.
- Arrival and preparation for the activity.
- Extended elephant ride through the village surroundings.
- Route through the lake when available.
- Additional time for photos during the visit.
- Opportunity to feed elephants when permitted.
- Return transfer to your hotel.
Elephant Riding Locations near Pattaya
Thai Thong Elephant Land
Thai Thong Elephant Land is located in Pattaya and may be used for the selected riding program depending on current availability.
Elephant Village Kao Maikeow
Elephant Village Kao Maikeow is located in a jungle area approximately 15 minutes from Pattaya.
Elephant Riding Description
The shorter program is suitable for guests who want an easy introduction to an elephant village. The longer program provides more riding time and may include a route through the lake.
Visitors may have an opportunity to feed the elephants with bananas or sugar cane when suitable food is available at the village.
Each elephant has an experienced caretaker known as a mahout. The mahout spends considerable time with the animal and understands its character, habits and behavior.
About Elephants in Thailand
Elephants have an important place in Thai culture and history. They have traditionally been associated with royal ceremonies, forest work and rural communities.
Young elephants remain with their mothers for several years before becoming more independent. Adult elephants are powerful animals that require experienced care, a large amount of food and calm handling.
Additional Activities at the Elephant Village
The Elephant Village on Thepprasit Road may also be visited between 09:00 and 14:00.
Besides elephants, the village may have goats, turtles, rabbits, monkeys, birds, squirrels and crocodiles.
A cafe, go-karting and shooting range may also be available. These activities are optional and depend on current operating conditions.
Important Information about Elephant Riding
- The activity operates daily according to availability.
- Round-trip hotel transfer is included.
- A personal guide is not included.
- There is no separate child ticket for this activity.
- The standard seat is normally intended for two people.
- A small child may sometimes share the seat only with the approval of the mahout and staff.
- The final elephant village is confirmed before departure.
- The actual riding time may vary slightly because of the route and elephant’s pace.
- The lake route depends on weather and local conditions.
- Guests must follow all instructions from staff and mahouts.
- Elephants should not be touched or fed without permission.
- Avoid loud noises, sudden movements and teasing the animals.
- Children must remain under adult supervision.
- Optional feeding and additional activities depend on availability.
Photos of Elephant Riding in Pattaya
FAQ about Elephant Riding in Pattaya
Where can I find the current elephant riding prices?
The current rates for both riding options and the photo souvenir are listed once in the price table near the top of this page.
Is there a child ticket?
No. A separate child ticket is not available for this activity.
Is transfer included?
Yes. Round-trip transfer from your hotel to the confirmed elephant village is included.
Where does elephant riding take place?
The activity may take place at Thai Thong Elephant Land or Elephant Village Kao Maikeow. The final location is confirmed before departure.
Is there a guide?
No. Personal guide service is not included in this activity.
Does the longer route always include the lake?
The lake route is normally part of the longer option but depends on weather and current local conditions.
Book Elephant Riding in Pattaya
Send us a message in WhatsApp or Telegram, or fill out the order form. We will confirm the selected riding option, hotel transfer time, elephant village location, lake-route availability and current conditions.
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