Live Like a Mahout for 2 Days in Laos
Book this unique adventure tour in Luang Prabang, Laos where you'll learn learn about the deep connection between mahout and elphant. As they have for hundreds of year, the mahout and elephant live and work in harmony. This 2 day tour lets you learn all about it in the elephants natural environment in the Elephant Village.
Itinerary:
Day 1 of the Elephant Experience:
08:30/9:00 am. Departure from hotel / Guesthouse in Luang Prabang town,
10:45 am Arrive at the Elephant Village, Elephant Camp outside of Luang Prabang
11:00 am walk and ride with elephant by sitting on elephant howdah/chair
12:00 Come back to Elephant Village for buffet lunch
13:00 pm Introducing elephant and mahout, interaction time to learn more about Elephants
13:15 pm ride elephant to jungle and to their overnight place
14:30 pm Take time to relax and free time.
Optional: Visit Tad Sae waterfall, in season with water in waterfall
18:30 pm Enjoy the evening with a set menu for dinner
Day 2 of the Elephant Experience
07:00 am. Walk to bring elephant from jungle.
07:45 am. Bath to elephant in the river.
08:45 am. Breakfast at ELephant Village
09:30am Preparing for further activities : going on with Trekking or Kayaking
14.00-16.00 arrival back in Luang Prabang depending on you activities booked.
Destination description
Luang Prabang is a small city in north central Laos. It's situated at the confluence of the Nam Khan river and Mekong River aproximately 300 kms north of the Lao capital, Vientiane.
The population of the city is about 50,000.
Luang Prabang is popular destination for tourists with both natural and historical sites. Natural sites include the Kuang Si Falls, Tat Sae Waterfalls and Pak Ou Caves. Many tourists also enjoy riding elephants.
At the end of the main street of Luang Prabang is a night market where vendors sell shirts, bracelets and other souvenirs. The Haw Kham Royal Palace Museum and the Wat Xieng Thong temple are very popular historical sites. Along with the wats a significant part of the old town's appeal are the many French provincial style houses.
Mekong river moss, served fried, is one of area's specialty foods and is served at many local eateries. Give it a try!
Details
Price:335.00 USD
Duration: 2 Days
Availability: 7 Days
Meeting point: At your hotel or any where in Laung pabang
Additional info: 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 (Standard), 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
