F04 Elephant Mahout Experience, Kayay to Pak Ou Caves & Sunset Mekong

Luang Prabang, ラオス

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Manifa Travel
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126 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999
F04 Elephant Mahout Experience, Kayay to Pak Ou Caves & Sunset Mekong
Luang Prabang, ラオス

Manifa Travel
  • Email address verified
126 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

Early morning pickup from 8:15 – 09:00 am, then we leave for the Nam Ou river. We drive northward  to Ban Soum Sa nouk.  From there we start kayak on the Nam Ou River. We enjoy a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside and see a wonderful nature built limestone cliffs called Pha Aen on the way. 1 hour kayaking takes us to the first destination the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers, Pak Ou.




Upon arrival at Pak Ou, we visit the famous Pak Ou Caves – two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. Exploring the caves about 30 min, we start the second course of the kayaking on the Mekong River. We paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes until we ended our journey at Manifa Elephant Camp. There we enjoy a beautiful buffet style lunch at the restaurant – overlooking the Mekong River.




After lunch break, you will visit the mahout (elephant handler) village in Manifa Elephant Camp and learn about their daily routine as you watch a demonstration of an elephant health check. Your guide will explain the elephants while you watch as they examine the elephant’s eyes, ears, mouth, and feet and measure the body.


You will learn how to introduce yourself to your elephant and how to mount your elephant to ride bareback. Then you will have an intimate interaction with one of our elephant families. (One elephant for one person) You will ride your elephant and explore the jungle. These interactions and riding provide elephants with opportunities for exercise and stress relief. Finally you feed and care for your elephant with organic vegetables and fruits.


We will return to Luang Prabang by boat. Enjoy the sunset.

What’s included

  • All transportation
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • All activities
  • Lunch
    Fried Fish with Tamarind Sauce, Chicken Curry, Fried Mix Vegetables, Spaghetti, Boiled Egg, Bread, Steamed Rice, Luang Prabang Salad, Fresh Vegetables, Seasonal fruits, Coffee, Tea, Drinking Water
  • Drinking Water
  • 5% of tax
    for local development

Available Packages

Adult

price per person

$45
Child (age 4-11)

price per person

If we have other participants for kayak, we will refund $25 after your tour. 

$36

Your Organizer


MT
Manifa Travel
126 reviews
Manifa Travel is an adventure tour operator from Luang Prabang Laos. Our Main office is in the historical area of Luang Prabang city, Sakkaline Rd, Vat Sene village, opposite of Villa Santi hotel.

Reviews

On a passé un bon moment, endroit respectueux des éléphants même si pour ma part on ne monte pas sur leur dos. Ça restera une journée gravée et une belle rencontre avec les éléphants et le personnel du sanctuaire
By Valentin L for [EUR] F10 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM AND PAK OU CAVES on Mar 28, 2024
CW
Our tour guide Bun was excellant and informative. We covered the citys' major sites, had a good experience and some insight into their daily life in the morning market. We had a wonderful lunch along the Mekong and got to see the elephants up close. Had to wait over 2 hours for a group coming from waterfall to join boat cruise. Cruise to pak ou caves was scenic and the boat was clean and well stocked with water, beer, and snacks. Sunset cruise was pleasant. Cool trip.
By Cheng W for [F24 Join-in] Luang Prabang City Tour, Mekong River Cruise Pak Ou Cave on Mar 25, 2024
CJ
It was really fun learning about the elephants at the sanctuary and getting to ride one! The tour guide was awesome too.
By Casey J for [EUR] F03 MAHOUT INTRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM . KUANG SI FALLS on Mar 23, 2024
This day trip was excellent! We loved the boat ride and the elephants were phenomenal! What a great experience! The water falls were beautiful. Thank you Year for being such a great guide and sharing your knowledge with us!! We will recommend this trip to everyone that we know!
By Pam I for [EUR] F03 MAHOUT INTRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM . KUANG SI FALLS on Mar 17, 2024
The trip exceeded our expectations. We had a wonderful three-day trip, mostly because of our amazing and kind guide Vone. Our trip started off with the van ride to the trekking starting point, where we set out tracking into the village of Ngad. The trip had a big diversity of walking terrain, and Vone was good at explaining any questions we had during the trip. The Ngad village was an enormous experience, especially because it was clear that outside visits were a rarity, and the locals seemed excited to have us there, showing us around. We stayed with a local and very welcoming and generous family that prepared us food and made a traditional Khmu ceremony. Vone was, in general, extremely good at tailoring the trip to our wishes, and whatever we wanted to see and experience in the village, he would make it possible. For example, we got to visit the school, be a part of the English education, and play football against the kids at recess, see the local hospital and talk to the doctors, visit the village Shaman and see his ceremony, and much more. As we were extremely late at booking the trip, staying at the other village the second day wasn't a possibility - therefore Vone planned that we could stay at the Elephant Sanctuary, where he worked when he isn't on trips like these. The sanctuary was really nice, and Vone made sure that we got taken care of, and did not miss anything at all. The Sanctuary had lots of activities available, and we could freely choose whatever we wanted to do the last day - here Vone took us on an amazing kayaking trip to the nearby Buddha cave, and we got to ride the sanctuary's newly bought mountain bikes on a route nearby. We want to thank Vone and Manifa Travel for a wonderful trip and highly recommend anybody doing it as well.
By August B for [EUR] 3 Day Trekking Homestay to Remote Hmong and Khmu Villages on Mar 15, 2024
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