Luang prabang tours of living with elephants for 2 days - laos elephant riding tours

LUANG PRABANG TOUR OF LIVING WITH ELEPHANTS

Destinations:

LUANG PRABANG ELEPHANT VILLAGE

Duration 2 Days

Tour Type Private Tour

Available Daily

Language English

Overview

This “Living like a Mahout” program is unique in Laos and offers you a very exceptional experience with our protected Elephants in the Elephant Village in Luang Prabang. Follow the day of the Elephant Mahout (Elephant keeper) and learn about them and their life in our project area. Ride them, wash them and bring them to the forest… Overnight in the Elephant Lodge!! Elephant washing, riding, feeding and sharing time with Elephants… in the most beautiful area around Luang Prabang!

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Luang Prabang Tour Of Living With Elephants

It’s a simple life close to the animals and close to nature. The day of a Mahout is scheduled to fit the needs of the animals and offer you the unique chance to follow this natural rhythm. The setting is wonderful and of natural beauty.
Also you will have the chance to ride the Elephants in the neck, to learn some specific methods of controlling the animals. You may ride a few times on the first day and get close with the animals during your activities and interaction…

Feed them, bring them to the jungle and learn how to clean and wash these massive animals.
A night close to nature and our Lao food will prepare you for the next day.
An early start in the morning will bring you back to the Elephants for a bath in the river. Than after breakfast prepare for your return or further activities depending on your booking. (This package include either a village and mountain Trek or Kayak tour back to Luang Prabang)

* Stay with our Mahout team
* Feed and wash our Elephants
* Learn about their life
* Sleep in the Elephant Lodge
* or in Zen Nam Khan Boutique resort
* Follow the Elephant trails
* See the waterfall and relax
* Visit a village nearby and meet locals
* Guide the Elephants out in the jungle
* Ride and feel them and learn about them

Include :

Private transfers from/to project area
Boat transfers on Nam Khan river
Entrance fees for project
All meals and drinking water on your tour
Overnight in DBL or TWN Room in the Elephant Lodge or Zen Nam Khan Boutique Resort (according to your booking request)
English speaking guide/supervisor
Interaction with our Lao Mahouts & Elephants
Tad Sae Waterfall visit (waterfall dry during Feb.-July)
Elephant riding in the Elephant Village and river area
Instructions about the Elephant and work as a Mahout
Learning some training and controlling skills with Elephant
Elephant Village Park Project contribution payments
Choice of a guided Trekking/Kayaking on 2. day

Exclude :

Insurance
alcoholic and soft drinks
tips

Requirements for this Elephant interaction program:

Minimum age of 18 years or with parents!
A normal level of fitness
Love for our Elephants
Respect the Lao culture, be open-minded
Flexibility and tolerance
Bring sun protection, swimming suit, towel and shoes that can get wet.
Bring long trousers

Start 8:30 / end evening of second day in afternoon depending on your program

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