Some wonderful activities are combined with this package and make it a wonderful hide away from all the stress.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Biking to the Lao Spirit Resort
Biking Tour in the morning/afternoon to the newly opened Lao Spirit Eco-Resort. The first stop we have at Wat Pa Phon Phao, a forest temple famous for the teachings of Ajahn Saisamut. When he died in 1992, his funeral was the largest that Laos had seen in decades. After another Kilometer we will arrive in Ban Panom village.
This village, populated by Thai Lue (a tribe with its origins in Southern China), is well known for cotton and silk hand-weaving. Here we have the opportunity to check out how to make the traditional Lao Cotton on a weaving loom.
The dirt road will bring us through teakwood plantations and wind up the Nam Khan valley. We pass the tomb of Henry Mouhot, the French explorer who showed Angkor Wat to the world. Henry Mouhot perished of malaria in 1861, and the French erected a tomb over his grave six years later.
Lao Spirit Resort BungalowWe will continue our bike ride through rice paddies before we arrive in our Lao Spirit Eco Resort. The Lao Spirit Resort is located 15 km from Luang Prabang along the Nam Khan river. This unspoiled valley is one of the most beautiful places in the area. Until recently, wild elephants and tigers roamed this valley.
Here is the place to hang out and relax. Total biking time: max. 3 hrs. Enjoy the atmosphere in the Lao Spirit Resort and prepare for the great dinner that will be served in the attached Lao Spirit Restaurant. Overnight in your Deluxe Bungalow.
Day 2: Activity day
After breakfast you will start your full day activity program in the surrounding nature. It is a full day Elephant riding & trekking combination trip from our Elephant Camp to the That Sae Waterfall & Khmu Hilltribe Village or Bamboo Jungle Rooms in the Lao Spirit ResortCamp.
Description: After crossing the small river you will be introduced to our Asian Elephants and go out for a scenic ride. Enjoy the new perspective and the wonderful nature on this approx. 1hr. Elephant ride. A stunning landscape, quietness, and the lush nature gives you a relaxed stay on the back of the protected Elephant.
Make your way through forests and along the Nam Khan river up to the amazing waterfalls of Tad Sae. Here you can hang out for lunch and some swimming and bathing in the refreshing cool cascades. After your lunch you will find yourself discovering the tropic surrounding on one of our Nature Trails.
Our small half day trekking will lead you out into a Khmu village where you get an insight in every day life and culture of this hilltribe. Most of them are farmers and fishermen and live from their slash and burn tradition. The countryside waits for you with great views and a relaxing atmosphere. They even speak a different language here and your guide will help to ask questions.
A short hike along a steep Elephant Riding mountain range will bring you to the newly opened Jungle Camp , where another swim in a crystal clear river is a wonderful option. Have a drink and finish your day of activity after another 45 min. of walking to your starting point, the Adventure and Elephant Camp. The attached Restaurant is a great place for a sundowner, and the Elephants might come out again for a swim in the river.
Activities: Elephant ride about 1-1,5hrs. Total walking 2-3 hrs. Different Trails are possible depending on your power and stamina. Please note that the waterfall is dry during February-August! Elephant rides than take different route through river and village.
Day 3: Kayaking / Rafting day
Kayaking on Nam Khan If you are awake around 8 am you can see our Elephants taking a bath in the Nam Khan river, just in front of your Bungalow. Go out and join them for a swim in the morning. Take your Breakfast and hang out in the resort for a little while before starting to your relaxing river experience trip on the Nam Khan. It could be a Kayaking trip or a longer Rafting tour on the slow river.
Passing through green hills and passing some small villages you float down in the direction of Luang Prabang. Only 2-3 short rapids are along the way and the trip is perfect for beginners and people who just want to have an impression about real river rafting or kayaking. We provide paddles, guides and the equipment as well as drinking water and some fruits.
Please remember to take your swimming dress with you as you get wet along the way. Dry bags for cameras are available. Total paddle time between 3-5 hrs depending on river and paddling conditions.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
- Pick up from Hotel for the Biking Trip
- Mountain Bike Tour along Nam Khan River to Lao Spirit Eco Resort
- Elephant Trek and Riding
- Briefing and guiding with licensed English speaking guide
- Waterfall park entry fees
- Motorboat charge
- Lunch on activity day
- Drinking water on activity day
- Fruits for small breaks along the way
- Guided Trekking to Khmu Village and Jungle Camp visit
- Kayaking rental, Raft rental and Transfers for the equipment
- Life jackets and helmets and paddling equipment
- Fruit and drinking water for River Tour
- Transfer from river into town after arrival
- 2 nights in Double Bungalow in Lao Spirit Resort
- 2 big breakfasts
Price Does Not Include:
- Extra Dinner in Lao Spirit Restaurant
- Other drinks (soft drinks, beer)
- Tips and extra expenses
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