Traditional and fun, elephant treks on the island of Koh Samui involve anything from fifteen minute walks to full day safaris through otherwise hard-to-reach jungle, pausing to take in wonderful views from hilltops or cooling splashes through waterfalls.

Treks can be organised as part of a full day tour to see a variety of attractions on the island. Thailand's strong sense of ecology means that the majority of elephant trekking companies treat their animals very well and keep the treks short, or punctuated by hikes to allow the beasts to rest in their native jungle habitat.

One of the sights you might like to visit on your full day tour, due to its restricted access, includes the Secret Buddha Garden.