LUANGPRABANG ELEPHANT RIDING HOLIDAY

Elephant Riding Holiday in Luang Prabang: 

Your Pick up service will await you in front of your hotel, at about 8:30-9:00. (or pre-arranged pick up point) Together with your local guide, you will proceed to the Elephant Project and the “Elephant Village” about 15 km out of town and in the middle of a green, natural surrounding, settled on the banks of the Nam Khan river.

Here you will be introduced to the protected Asian Elephants and go out for a scenic ride in the beautiful settings along the river. Enjoy the new perspective and the wonderful nature of this 1-hour Elephant ride through which you support the rescue of our former logging Elephants. A stunning landscape, tranquillity and lush nature give you a relaxed stay on the back of the Elephant.

Lean back in your seat and enjoy… Lunch will be served on the river view terrace overlooking the Nam Khan river and the surrounding landscapes. A short boat ride will bring you to the amazing Tad Sae waterfalls (not in the dry season from Jan-August). Here you can hang out and relax for a while in the refreshing cascades.

A short boat trip will bring you back to the Elephant Village. A transfer back to Luang Prabang will be arranged and you should arrive back in town about 14:00, depending on your personal activities today. This Elephant interaction and learning program is a great example of sustainable tourism and a positive symbiosis between visitors activities and community-based cooperation helping to protect the Elephants at the same time. Your visit really makes a difference!

Your Elephant program at Elephant Village: The Elephant Tour consists of a scenic Elephant ride about 60 min. depending on the trail & weather conditions. You cannot choose the route yourself, as the trails might change from day to day depending on weather and the elephants mood! Normally our Elephant Riding activities will go through some forest and plantation parts as well as the Nam Khan river area. Elephant activity area: Our Elephant activity area was discovered and offers the perfect location for outdoor activities and the right setting for the Elephant interaction programs. Forests, a winding river, a wonderful waterfall and an impressive mountain range provides the perfect place for your special Elephant interaction trip outside of Luang Prabang.

The Elephant Village shows displays and information about the Elephant habits and Asian Elephants in general as well as a personal story about each animal which is hosted within the project compound. 

This Elephant activity day Includes:
– Private transfers from/to Hotel in A/C Minibus from/to Luang Prabang
– English speaking local tour guide
– Buffet Lunch on Riverview terrace, drinking water, fruits
– Elephant conservation contribution
– Waterfall entry and visit (not in dry season Jan.-July)
– Other entrance fees and village fund payments
– Boat transfers to/from the waterfall
– Local taxes and permissions

Community support in the village area:
– Creating new jobs for Mahouts (Elephant caretakers), local guides, boat drivers, trail maintenance workers, assistants, constructors
– Trail/land rental fees for the communities involved in the project
– Village support through Elephant food which is bought in the village on daily bases
– Support to the local school every year

INFO: All Elephant activities can be combined with other activities such as Trekking & Hiking (Fair Trek Project), Kayaking and Mountain Biking or homestay programs. Especially multi-day tours offer you a wonderful experiences and village stays make it just a unique visit around Luang Prabang.