[Private, USD] H03 Elephant Mahout Training half day

manifa elephant camp

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Manifa Travel
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140 reviews
Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999
[Private, USD] H03 Elephant Mahout Training half day
manifa elephant camp

Manifa Travel
  • Email address verified
140 reviews

Duration: 1 day
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

  

  • Private transfer from/to your accommodation in Luang Prabang
  • Senior tour guide or camp manager to introduce you to Laos elephants and elephant culture
  • Private cottage can be used as restroom/shower
  • Lunch at a private table in a restaurant overlooking the Mekong River


Pick up from your accommodation between 8:15 – 09:00 am. We leave for Manifa Elephant Camp. On the way we stop at Ban Xang Hai (Whisky Village), where the local rice wine is produced. At about 10 AM, we arrive at Manifa Elephant Camp and start “HALF DAY – MAHOUT INTRODUCTION PROGRAM“.

After a few important introductions and a brief orientation, you will get straight into interacting with the manifa elephants and start the mahout training program – get used to being close to and comfortable with one of the 17 elephants – share in the experience of cruelty free riding (optional bareneck or howdah) – join in the snacktime feeding and have the option of splashing around in the water with the elephants during one of their many daily bath time sessions.

We enjoy a beautiful buffet style lunch at the restaurant – overlooking the Mekong river. At about 1 PM, we start going back to Luang Prabang. (End of Service 1:30-2:00 PM)

What’s included

  • Private 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

Available Packages

2 people or solo traveler

Total amount for two persons

This private tour costs the same as two people for a solo traveler.

$165
Additional person. Price per person.

$25 per person

Example: If 3 persons, the first two persons are $165 and the additional person is $25, a total of $190 ($190/3=$63.3 per person).

If 5 persons, the first two persons pay $165 and the additional 3 persons are $75, a total of $240 ($240/5=$48 per person).

$25


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Manifa Travel
140 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

We really enjoyed the experience. The highlight was the elephant experience getting up close (and riding bareback) to the elephants and spending time with them. We also learned about the history of elephants in Laos and how endangered they now are. Manifa seems to be doing a very good job caring for the 13 elephants in their compound. Our tour guide, Van (sp?), was patient and looked out for us throughout the entire tour. We switched to the kayaking, Pak Ou cave, Whiskey Village, and sunset cruise the day before - We Travel was responsive and accommodating. I would highly recommend this trip when visiting Luang Prabang.
By William W for [EUR] F03 MAHOUT INTRODUCTION TRAINING PROGRAM . KUANG SI FALLS on Jul 25, 2024
We had great time with the guide , lot of knowledge , the trekking was hard but Amazing, thank you very much!!!
By Silvia C for [EUR] F11 HIKE TREK TO KUANG SI WATERFALL on Jul 21, 2024
去年はバイクで怪我をしてメコン川に入らなかったので再度申し込みました。象に直接乗れたり自由時間に象にバナナをあげたりできます。ここにはマイペースで寄り道をする象、用を足す時にわざわざ草むらに寄る象など様々な性格の象がおり、来る度に新しく気付く事があります。ルアンパバーンに寄る時はまた参加します。
By KENTA K for [EUR] F08 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM on Jul 03, 2024
I visited Laos from Japan on a solo trip. The main purpose of my trip was to have a great experience with Manifa Travel. They let me experience things here that I cannot experience in Japan. I was surprised that the elephants were much bigger than I had imagined and their skin was harder as well. I will never forget this wonderful experience. Thank you very much for the fun memories!
By MISAKI M for [EUR] F10 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM AND PAK OU CAVES on Jul 01, 2024
NS
I had a great experience to ride a elephant. Riding elephants are very tough than horses because they don't have a chair on the elephants. I was exhausted but great. Almost people join the cave tour etc after lunch, but I resumed riding. I learned some languages to talk to elephants, and I rode an elephant by myself without support. (but, instructor walked beside of me & elephant) If you have time to spend in Luang Prabang, I recommend resuming riding after lunch.
By Noboru S for [EUR] F08 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM on May 03, 2024
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