Elephant Riding and Trekking
A full day elephant riding and trekking tour in the 'Elephant Village' just 15 km outside of Luang Prabang. This great one day tour includes village visits and soft hiking into amazing countryside, a Khmu minority village and the magnificent Tad Sae waterfalls. A perfect package for responsible travelers as this tour also supports the Fair Trek project which raises funding for seven villages in the area.
After a short ride out of town you and your local guide will arrive at the Elephant Village - located next to the Elephant Lodge about 15 km out of town and in the middle of a wonderful mountainous valley and on the banks of the Nam Khan River.
Enjoy the amazing nature on this 1 hour elephant trek through stunning landscapes, small forests and a trip through the Nam Khan River. Afterwards a boat will bring you to the Tad Sae waterfalls (dry February and August). Lunch will be served either at the magnificent waterfalls or on the mountain view veranda of the Elephant Village.
The soft half day trekking (about 3-4 hrs.) will take you out to a Khmu village where you get an insight into their everyday life. The village is nestled at the foot of a small mountain range. Most of the people here are farmers and fishermen. They even speak a different language here and your guide will help to ask questions. This village trek is part of the 'Fair Trek' Project which supports seven villages in the area. It is a cooperation between authorities, the villages and the operating tour company.
From here you will take a small boat on the Nam Khan River or a short walk back to the pick up point and return to Luang Prabang.
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Elephant and Trekking Tour outside of Luang Prabang.
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NOTE: we are working with animals and in nature, time changes may occur at any time. (Bring shoes that can get wet!!) The waterfall though is dry during February-August! Elephant rides can take different routes through rivers and village in the dry season.
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| Lunch Cruise and Pak Ou Caves | USD 25 |
| Half Day Elephant Experience | USD 71 |
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| Shangri Lao Full Day Expedition | USD 127 |
| Shangri Lao Half Day Expedition | USD 92 |
| A Gentle Outdoor Walking Tour | USD 64 |
| Hmong Batik Drawing - Lao Textiles - 1/2 Day | USD 46 |
| Silkworms & Natural Dyes Workshop with sunset cocktails | USD 46 |
| Cycling to Ban Na (1 day) | USD 29 |
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