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KHAO SOK – AN AWARD-WINNING HOLIDAY DESTINATION

As passionate conservationists of Khao Sok National Park, we know that this is a magical part of the world. However, you don’t have to take our word for it, here are some of the awards local, Khao Sok based tour operators have won. From TripAdvisor’s “Top 25 Hotels for Romance – Thailand” to the Thailand Green Excellence Award for commitment to animal welfare, we’re appreciative that Khao Sok is being brought into the public eye and awareness is being raised about our corner of the world.

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Lux Life magazine awards 2020!

Exciting news! We have be chosen by Lux life magazine as Thailand’s best luxury glamping holiday accommodation

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World Travel Awards Winner 2020

Amazing news! We have been announced winners of the World Travel Awards 2020 as Asia’s leading luxury camping company for the second year in a row.

Global Spirit

We are excited to announce, that we have once again been audited by Global Spirit, an independent UK-based company, assessing animal welfare standards for the travel industry- please read more about our outstanding result.

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World Travel Awards Winner 2019

We have a terrific surprise to report, with Elephant Hills becoming winners of a World Travel Award in 2019. This is the first award we have received from WTA and we are elated to be further recognised on a global scale.

PATA Grand Award 2019

We are thrilled to announce that in 2019 Elephant Hills has once again been awarded the PATA Grand Award. The award recognises the initiatives we have spearheaded in raising the bar on environmental matters. We’re incredibly proud to be bestowed a prestigious PATA award for third consecutive year.

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Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2019

We are honored to receive Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2019

4 years straight for Trip Advisor Traveler’s Choice. The awards based on Travelers’ reviews on TripAdvisor.

Thank you to each and every guest who make Elephant Hills their first choice to spend holidays and to those who shared their experience on Trip Advisor. We will maintain and provide our guests with the best services during their stay.

Travel Counsellors Leisure Supplier of the Year 2018 – Teamwork

In what was a fantastic month for international recognition, November saw Elephant Hills be awarded a Prefered Partner Award by Travel Counsellors as their Leisure Supplier of the Year for 2018. Travel Counsellors are revolutionising the travel industry with their independent consultant business model and we are delighted to be acknowledged by them in this way.

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Responsible Thailand Awards 2018 – Eco Lodge

Ending 2018 in style, we’re proud to announce that Elephant Hills has been awarded the Responsible Thailand Award in the category of Eco Lodge for our floating Rainforest Camp. The award is in recognition of our commitment to ecological responsibility and our passion for raising the bar in eco-tourism.

Elephant Hills wins PATA Grand Award 2018 – Environment

Following Elephant Hills being awarded the PATA Gold Award in 2017, we are thrilled to announce that in 2018 they have been honoured with the Grand Award in the Environment category. Being recognized for their efforts in this way is a great privilege and we are proud to have such an environmentally focused company based out of Khao Sok.

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TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award 2018

In 2018 Elephant Hills were awarded the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award. This award came as a result of winning the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the eighth consecutive year. Being recognized by TripAdvisor in this way is a huge positive for the Khao Sok National Park region and further reinforces our belief that our part of the world is truly special.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2018

For the fourth year in a row, the Elephant Hills team have been recipients of a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award. Being considered one of the “Top Hotels for Romance in Thailand” while maintaining a focus on conservation and animal welfare is no mean feat. Well done to our Khao Sok friends.

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Thailand Green Excellence Award for Animal Welfare and Eco Lodge 2017

Having won the Excellence Award for Animal Welfare in 2014, 2015 and 2016, Elephant Hills has been awarded in both the Animal Welfare and Eco Lodge categories in 2017. The awards were presented at a ceremony in London by her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana.

Premier Holidays Partner Awards 2017 – Most Unique Product

Premier Holidays, a leading tour operator in the UK, have announced Elephant Hills as the winner in this year’s Most Unique Product category. The award is recognition of their going above and beyond to bring unique and responsible experiences to visitors to Khao Sok National Park.

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Elephant Hills Wins PATA’s Gold Award 2017 in the “Environment – Ecotourism Project” category

Elephant Hills has been awarded first place by the judges of the Pacific Asia Travel Association. Their efforts in conservation and community projects both within Khao Sok and further afield have been acknowledged in the “Environment – Ecotourism Project” category.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2017

Three years in a row! Elephant Hills has been chosen again from TripAdvisor as a winner of the Travellers’ Choice Award in the category “Top 25 Hotels for Romance – Thailand”. And, again, they have been voted into the top 1% of all hotels worldwide.

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Thailand Green Excellence Award for Animal Welfare 2016

For the second year, Elephant Hills won the Thailand Green Excellence award in the category Animal Welfare. The Tourism Authority of Thailand and Wanderlust Magazine award this title annually. We could not be prouder to see Khao-Sok-based Elephant Hills recognized for their commitment to protecting both wild and domestic elephants, and securing their future.

National Geographic Traveller World Legacy Award 2016 Finalist

National Geographic Traveller announced Elephant Hills to be Asia’s only finalist in its prestigious World Legacy Awards. Nominated in the category “Conserving the Natural World”, National Geographic recognized Elephant Hills’ efforts to promote sustainable animal tourism; Rainforest Camp with its unique waste management system as well as investments in research and education in Khao Sok.

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TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2016

For the 2nd consecutive year, travellers from all over the planet have left their comments and ratings on TripAdvisor and have again voted Elephant Hills and their award-winning camps into the top 1% of hotels worldwide. This year, they excelled particularly in the “Service” category.

Thailand Green Excellence Award for Animal Welfare 2015

After their “highly commendable” position in 2014, commitment to improving paid off in 2015 with Elephant Hills winning the Thailand Green Excellence award in Animal Welfare. Awarded by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Wanderlust Magazine, Elephant Hills is yet again recognized for efforts in animal welfare.

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Premier Holidays Innovative Sustainable Tourism Award 2015

Premier Holidays: Innovative Sustainable Tourism Award 2015

Premier Holidays, one of the UK’s leading tour operators, have honoured the long-standing business relationship with Elephant Hills with an Award for Innovative Sustainable Tourism. Both Premier Holidays and Elephant Hills are keen on further fostering this relationship and promoting sustainable tourism into the future.

TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2015

An amazing year for Elephant Hills, winning TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards in five categories: Top 25 Hotels in Asia, Top 25 Hotels in Thailand, Best Hotels in Thailand, Best Luxury Hotels in Thailand and Best Hotels for Service in Thailand. Fantastic recognition for this outstanding soft adventure tour operator in Khao Sok.

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TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award 2015

The TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award is a clear indication of the continued quality of the services that Elephant Hills provides to its guests. The Hall of Fame award is given to organisations that have received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years – 2015 being the fifth year for the award-winning camps at Elephant Hills.

Thailand Green Excellence Award for Animal Welfare 2014

In 2014, Elephant Hills ranked as “highly commendable” in the Thailand Green Excellence Awards for Animal Welfare, an award bestowed jointly by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Wanderlust Travel Magazine.

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Virgin Holidays: Partnership Award for Sustainable Tourism – Silver Award 2012

Virgin Holidays UK presented Elephant Hills with second place in the Partnership Award for Sustainable Tourism for advanced animal caretaking procedures. Since then, further developments have been made, improving the processes at every opportunity, but unfortunately Virgin Holidays no longer offer this award.

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