TH02 - Nature-friendly Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang

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Manifa Travel
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127 reviews
Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
TH02 - Nature-friendly Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang

Manifa Travel
  • Email address verified
127 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

Day 1:

Pickup from your accommodation at around 8:30 AM and we go northward to Ban Huay lo – a Khmu villagea about 40 km away from Luang Prabang. From there we start our trail. We will walk in the beautiful and green jungle forest, cross small streams. By noon we reach a small Hmong village called Ban Tham loum where we have a lunch break.


After lunch we continue trekking up in the mountain another 2 hours to Hmong village of Ban Mok Chong on the top of the mountain. On the way we will see beautiful scenery of karst mountains. and meet hill tribe people working in their farm.


We will have dinner and stay overnight in a Hmong family home at Ban Mok Chong. You will have a chance to learn about Hmong culture while spending the night with a local family.


DAY2: 

After having a breakfast we walk down the hill to the main road for about 2 hours. Then our vehicle will take you southward about 15 minutes 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. 2 hours kayaking take 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 minutes, we start the second course of the kayaking on the Mekong River. We paddle down the Mekong for 30 minutes until we ended our Kayak at Manifa Elephant Camp. There we enjoy a beautiful buffet style lunch at the restaurant – overlooking the Mekong River.


In the afternoon, we start “MAHOUT EXPERIENCE PROGRAM“.

  • LEARN ABOUT ELEPHANT BEHAVIORS AND THEIR HABITAT (HOME)
  • CONTINUE NURTURING YOUR RELATIONSHIP AND BONDING TIME WITH ELEPHANT
  • LEARN HOW TO CARE AND HANDLE ELEPHANTS WITH THE METHOD OF VERBAL CUES (VOICE COMMAND SYSTEM)
  • LEARN HOW TO BETTER HANDLE ELEPHANTS THROUGH BODY LANGUAGE AWARENESS AND COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES
  • LEARN HOW TO CORRECTLY RIDE LIKE A MAHOUT ON THE  NECK OF THE ELEPHANT
  • GUIDE YOUR ELEPHANT SAFELY AND COMFORTABLY THROUGH THE JUNGLE ON THE PROPERTY
  • BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING BRING ELEPHANTS TO CAMP IN THE MORNING (WAKE UP CALL AND WALK RIDE TO WORK
  • PRACTICE THE SKILLS LEARNED IN TRAINING PROGRAM

Mahout program continue until the late afternoon. In the end, we take elephants to their resident bamboo forests. From evening to next morning, we have a free time in the Mekong riverside. We enjoy deluxe dinner and stay overnight in a private bungalow in the Mekong riverside.


DAY 3:  


We resume Mahout Program in the early morning at 6:30 to bring elephants from forests with Manifa mahout team,  then we take elephants to the Mekong river for bathing and interact with them for a while.


After breakfast, we join Manifa Mahout team and experience Mahout work from around 10 – 12 AM. “MAHOUT EXPERIENCES TRAINING PROGRAM” ends with this 2 hours experience working as Mahout.


In the afternoon, this adventure destination package takes you to kuang si waterfall – you will have time to explore the three layered Kuang Si Waterfall walk the trails of the nature reserve and swim in the refreshing turquoise water pools and visit the bear rescue center. We leave for Luang Prabang in the late afternoon. We make a short visit at Ban Na Uan Hmong village on the way. We return to the city between 5:30-6:00 PM which is the ideal time to visit Phousi Mountain to see sunset..

What’s included

  • English Speaking Guide
  • Round trip transportatio
  • Meals
    Day 1: Lunch, Dinner Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Drinking Water
  • Accommodation
    Day1: Homestay in Hmong village, Day2: Private Bungalow in elephant camp
  • Kayak
  • Entrance Fees
    Pak Ou Caves, Kuang Si Waterfalls

Available Packages

Total 1 Persons

Unit Price

$280
Total 2 Persons

 Unit Price 

$180
Total 3-4 Persons

 Unit Price 

$170
Total 5-6 Persons

 Unit Price 

$165
Total 7-8 Persons

 Unit Price 

$160
Total 8-12 Persons

 Unit Price 

$150

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Manifa Travel
127 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

The hike was very well planned and it was a great opportunity to enjoy the nature, see two local villages and learn a lot about local culture and tribes. It is definitely worth it and a special thanks to our excellent guide, Year!
By Karola G for [EUR] F11 HIKE TREK TO KUANG SI WATERFALL on Mar 29, 2024
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
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