TW06 MAHOUT EXPERIENCES TRAINING PROGRAM BOAT TRIP TO PAK OU CAVES

Luang Prabang, ラオス

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Manifa Travel
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Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999
TW06 MAHOUT EXPERIENCES TRAINING PROGRAM BOAT TRIP TO PAK OU CAVES
Luang Prabang, ラオス

Manifa Travel
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125 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 999

About this trip

 

MEMORABLE OVERNIGHT STAY IN MANIFA ELEPHANT CAMP.

 

DAY 1: Early morning pickup from 07:45 – 08:30am, we then embark a boat trip to Pak Ou Caves about 1 and half hours on the Mekong River, which gives us a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as the mysterious nature. On the way we will visit Ban Xang Hai (Whisky Village), where the local rice wine is produced. Then we continue boat trip until Pak Ou. Pak Ou Caves are two linked caves crammed with thousand of lacquered Buddha Status of various shapes and sizes left by devoted pilgrims. After 40 min staying at caves, the boat trip takes us to MANIFA ELEPHANT CAMP and we enjoy a beautiful buffet style lunch at the restaurant – overlooking the Mekong river.

At about 1 PM, 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

The program temporarily last in 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. Manifa Elephant Camp prepares dinner and accommodation with hot shower (Lodge in Elephant Camp / Home stay at the opposite local village across the Mekong River)

DAY 2:  We resume Mahout Program in early morning at 6:30 to pick up 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 and break, 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.

After saying goodbye with elephants and mahout, we have a lunch and break, then at about 1 PM we leave for Luang Prabang. Returning to the city between 1:30-2:30 PM.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • PAIN FREE ELEPHANT RIDING
  • ELEPHANT-FRIENDLY MAHOUT TRAINING
  • THE MEANINGFUL ELEPHANT EXPERIENCE IN THE 95 HECTARES JUNGLE
  • BATHING WITH ELEPHANTS IN THE MEKONG RIVER
  • MEMORABLE OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE IN THE MEKONG RIVERSIDE JUNGLE (BEAUTIFUL SUNSET & SUNRISE,  CALM JUNGLE NIGHT)
  • THE FAMOUS HOLY SITES PAK OU CAVES
  • SCENIC VIEW FROM BOAT
  • LAO AND HMONG LOCAL VILLAGES

INCLUDED:

  • MAHOUT CERTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED ON REQUEST
  • ROUND TRIP TRANSPORTATION (FROM YOUR ACCOMMODATION)
  • ENGLISH SPEAKING TOUR LEADER
  • ENTRANCES FEE
  • ACCOMMODATION
  • LUNCH(2)/DINNER(1)/BREAKFAST(1)

POSSIBLE OPTIONS

  • PRIVATE TOUR WITH EXPERIENCED TOUR GUIDE(EN, FR,DE,JP,CH,IT,SP,RU)

 

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 deve
  • DINNER
  • BREAKFAST
  • ACCOMMODATION

Available Packages

Total 1-2 Participants, Unit Price
$100
Total 3-5 Participants, Unit Price
$90
Total 6 or More Participants, Unit Price
$85

Available options



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Manifa Travel
125 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

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
100% advisable !! Just book with this company ! We had a wonderful day with the elephants. The staff is very warm and friendly with the elephants and they are protected from poachers who kill all wild elephants. Please support these people to protect the elephants in Laos. The riding with the elephants does not harm them. It is like horses who are not harmed by riding them. The staff is very friendly to the elephants : at a certain moment the elephant stopped to make some bowel movements. The mahout waited patiently and told us to have patience until the elephant has dropped his pooh. This was a very nice gesture to the elephant. We are very satisfied. M&P Belgium
By Marc D for [EUR] F08 MAHOUT BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM on Mar 14, 2024
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