Our commitment to responsible and ethical tour practices
We are firmly committed to ethical tourism practices and the protection of animals in Thailand. We do not sell tours or show tickets which involve animals, regardless of how ethical the business claims to be. This is a core value that shapes every partnership we make and every tour we offer.
We do not sell tours or show tickets which involve animals, including:
We partner with a large number of tour operators in Thailand, and we vet each partner carefully for their ethical standards and responsible tourism practices. We work exclusively with operators who share our commitment to animal welfare and environmental protection.
In the case that it is reported that any customers who book tours with us are taken to an animal exhibit which was not supposed to happen, we will:
It is entirely possible to see animals in the wild on our tours, and we celebrate these natural encounters. Our tours may include sightings of:
These wild animal encounters are natural, ethical, and contribute to the conservation of these species in their native habitats.
We partner with tour operators who employ licensed tour guides. Tour guides are trained in how to behave around wild animals, with specific emphasis on:
We encourage all our guests to follow the guidance set out by tour operators and guides to ensure we leave only footprints and take only memories.
For travellers who would like to see elephants in Thailand, we recommend visiting National Parks where they can be spotted in the wild. This is a much more rewarding and ethical experience than seeing these magnificent animals in captivity.
Popular National Parks for Wild Elephant Sightings:
Seeing wild elephants in their natural habitat is not only more ethical, but provides a much more authentic and rewarding experience for the traveller and is better for the animals' wellbeing.
Choose Phi Phi Tours for responsible, ethical tourism that respects wildlife and supports local communities.
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