Elephant Village and Mahout Experience Day Tour
Luang Prabang, Laos
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 1 day
Become a mahout for a day and experience the thrill of being up close and personal with giant Asian elephants at the the Elephant Village Camp, departing from Luang Prabang. Mahouts are elephant caregivers who are paired with their animals for life, and this nature experience is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the role elephants play in Laotian culture. Go for the ride of a lifetime before giving your animal partner a bath in the Namkhan River. A delicious buffet lunch will be served at Elephant Village and the visit includes a boat trip to the gorgeous Tad Sae Waterfall.
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Become a mahout for a day and experience the thrill of being up close and personal with giant Asian elephants at the the Elephant Village Camp, departing from Luang Prabang. Mahouts are elephant caregivers who are paired with their animals for life, and this nature experience is the perfect opportunity to learn more about the role elephants play in Laotian culture. Go for the ride of a lifetime before giving your animal partner a bath in the Namkhan River. A delicious buffet lunch will be served at Elephant Village and the visit includes a boat trip to the gorgeous Tad Sae Waterfall.Your Laotian elephant adventure begins in the morning when a friendly, English-speaking guide meets you at your Luang Prabang hotel and drives you to the Elephant Village Camp. Learn about the elephants at the camp and receive basic training on what it’s like to be a mahout. A ride on your new animal friend through the gorgeous Namkhan River will be sure to make the morning especially unforgettable.
Receive your basic mahout training on how to interact with an elephant. A delicious buffet-style lunch will be served along the banks of the river, looking out into the lush Laotian jungle. Vegetarian options are available, and there will be coffee, tea and drinking water provided with your meal.
The fun continues after lunch as you give your elephant a bath in the river. Return back to camp and then hop in a traditional Laotian-style boat to visit the Tad Sae Waterfall. Depending on the season, go for a swim in either the clear waters of the waterfall or at the camp’s own swimming pool. Your guide will drive you back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
Receive your basic mahout training on how to interact with an elephant. A delicious buffet-style lunch will be served along the banks of the river, looking out into the lush Laotian jungle. Vegetarian options are available, and there will be coffee, tea and drinking water provided with your meal.
The fun continues after lunch as you give your elephant a bath in the river. Return back to camp and then hop in a traditional Laotian-style boat to visit the Tad Sae Waterfall. Depending on the season, go for a swim in either the clear waters of the waterfall or at the camp’s own swimming pool. Your guide will drive you back to your hotel in the late afternoon.
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