Outside of Luang Prabang the Elephant Park Project protects former working Elephants and gives them a new home. The afternoon you spend with a soft hiking tour to a small Khamu community. Both parts of the tour support the projects.
Short description:
Full day Elephant riding & trekking combination tour in the “Elephant Park Project” are just 15 km outside of Luang Prabang. Includes village visits and soft hiking into amazing countryside, to Khamu minority village and the magnificent Tad Sae Waterfall.
A perfect package for responsible travelers as this tour also supports the “Fair Trek” project which raises funding for seven villages in the area. Soft nature activity for a day plus an optional walk on the newly opened “Trail of Falls”.
Meet in our Office in Luang Prabang between 8:30-9:00 a.m. After a short ride out of town you and your local guide will arrive at the Elephant Park Project area for a day of activities. The Elephant Park Project is located next to the “Lao Spirit Resort” about 15 km out of town and in the middle of a wonderful mountainous surrounding.
Enjoy the new perspective and the amazing nature on this 1-1,5 hr. Elephant ride. A stunning landscape, quietness, and the lush nature gives you a relaxed stay on the back of the protected Elephant. You will make your way through small forests and along the Nam Khan river up to/from the amazing Tad Sae waterfalls (different trail in dry season January-August).
At the waterfall or the river you can hang out for some swimming and bathing in the refreshing cool water. Lunch will be served either on the magnificent waterfalls or on the mountain view verande of the “Lao Spirit Resort”.
The soft half day trekking (about 3-4 hrs.) will lead you out into a Khmu village where you get an insight in every day life and culture of this hill tribe. The village is netled on the foot of a big mountain range. Most of the people here are farmers and fishermen and live from their traditional way of agriculture. 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 new cooperation between Authorities, the villages and the operating tour company. Today you will be blessed with great views to the more than 1600 meter high mountain range which is covered with dense jungle. It is astonishing and relaxing atmosphere.
If you are an adventurer you can also walk the “Trail of Falls”, where small ponds, forest and another swim in a crystal clear river is a great option. You will take a small boat on the Nam Khan river or a short walk back to the pick up point. Return to Luang Prabang.
Elephant ride about 1-1,5 hrs. Total walking 3+ hrs.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Start from our office in Luang Prabang 8:30-9:00 a.m.
- Transfer to Elephant Park Project area and the Elephant Camp 40 min.
- Briefing
- Information and English speaking guide.
- Village guide if min. 3 persons.
- Elephant riding about 1-1,5 hrs.
- All permissions and taxes.
- Elephant Park Project contribution fee.
- Fair Trek village fund fee.
- Waterfall park entry fees.
- Motorboat charge.
- Set lunch in “Lao Spirit Restaurant” or Tad Sae Waterfall (depending on starting time or season).
- Drinking water and fruits.
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