About

Our Story

Manifa Travel was established in 2003 as a travel management company by local Lao people who have been involved in the tourism industry since Luang Prabang was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995 and has been in operation ever since. The company has two offices in central Luang Prabang and operates day tours in Luang Prabang in partnership with many travel agencies, hotels, and guesthouses. We also established Elephant Camp in 2009. Today it is the largest elephant camp in Luang Prabang Province, caring for a herd of 17 elephants in a large natural forest facing the Mekong River, 25 km north of Luang Prabang.


Our Values

We run nature-friendly operations with a driving passion for education, growth & longevity. Our focus is on learning, development & training opportunities for all and staff and communities of the surrounding villages as well as ensuring excellent safe work and living conditions for all employees and elephants. The Name of Manifa (ມະນີຟ້າ) “Ma-Ni” – in Laos translates to mean gem. “Fa” means sky in Laos. Therefore “Manifa” means gem of the sky. Manifa is also the name of the founder Pai’s only daughter, who was born at the same time founding this company. Manifa is a double wish for travelers to experience the beauty of Laos and for his daughter to grow like the beauty of Laos.


Our Services

People

Vilayluck Vothivong (Pai)
Pai is the sole owner, passionate founder and committed director of Manifa Travel,.Co Ltd and Manifa Elephant Camp. He is a hands on, active and humble entrepreneur who remains focused as he successfully leads and oversees all operations of his privately run companies in Luang Prabang Pai has helped many people and communities by providing training and employment opportunities, aimed specifically to underprivileged locals from the surrounding provinces Pai is an esteemed and extremely well respected member of many important international elephant welfare organisations. He maintains close working relationships with key government officials, foundations, international elephant care organisations and is a active member of many communities throughout Laos

Vilayluck Vothivong (Pai)
Founder, Director

Our Partners

Travel Agency

  • AEC TRAVEL CO LTD
  • Asia Reveal Tour
  • Asia Reveals travel
  • Asian Trails travel
  • Easia-travel
  • FREE LAO TRAVEL CO LTD
  • GOLDEN PEACOCK TRAVEL

  • H.I.S. travel
  • LAO HAPPY TOUR CO LTD
  • Laoko-Inter Travel
  • LAO TRAVEL
  • Laos Outdoor Adventure
  • OVERSEA TRAVEL
  • Southern Breeze Travel & Tourism

  • Tripthala All Ticketing Service
  • VIENTIANE INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND TRAVEL CO LTD
  • Viva Travel Express
  • Viator / TripAdvisor
  • Expedia
  • GetYourGuide
  • Rakuten Travel

Hotel & Guest House

  • Ancient Luangprabang Hotel
  • Apple Guesthouse
  • Chaluenxay Villa
  • Chill Riverside Hostel & Cafe
  • Chitchareune Moungluang Hotel
  • DownTown Backpackers Hostel
  • Indigo House Hotel
  • Jasmine Ville By Mylaohome
  • Kinnaly Place House
  • Le Bougainvillier
  • Le Sen Boutique Hotel
  • Le Vang Bua Villa
  • Liberty Place
  • Luangprabang River Lodge 2
  • Maison Dalabua
  • Maison Vongprachan Hotel
  • Mani Home Luang Prabang
  • Mano Guesthouse
  • Mano Temple House
  • Matata Garden Guest House
  • Mekong Charm Riverside
  • Mekong Sunset Guesthouse
  • Merry Riverside Hotel
  • Mojo Guesthouse

  • Muenna 1989 Guesthouse
  • Muonglao Guesthouse
  • My Dream Boutique Resort
  • Namsok1 Guesthouse
  • Nocknoy Lanexang Guesthouse
  • Pangkham Lodge
  • Parasol Blanc
  • Peninsula Villas
  • Phanhthasone Guesthouse
  • Phasith Guesthouse
  • Rattana Guesthouse
  • Rimvang Guesthouse
  • Sabaidee Guesthouse
  • Sakaodeuan Hotel
  • Silikhane Guesthouse
  • Singharat Guest House
  • Sok Villa Namkhan Riverview
  • Sokmisay Guest House
  • Sokmisay2 Guesthouse
  • Sokxai Residence
  • Soutikone 1 Guesthouse
  • Soutikone Place House 2
  • The Deck House
  • Thongbay Guesthouse

  • Muenna 1989 Guesthouse
  • Muonglao Guesthouse
  • My Dream Boutique Resort
  • Namsok1 Guesthouse
  • Nocknoy Lanexang Guesthouse
  • Pangkham Lodge
  • Parasol Blanc
  • Peninsula Villas
  • Phanhthasone Guesthouse
  • Phasith Guesthouse
  • Rattana Guesthouse
  • Rimvang Guesthouse
  • Sabaidee Guesthouse
  • Sakaodeuan Hotel
  • Silikhane Guesthouse
  • Singharat Guest House
  • Sok Villa Namkhan Riverview
  • Sokmisay Guest House
  • Sokmisay2 Guesthouse
  • Sokxai Residence
  • Soutikone 1 Guesthouse
  • Soutikone Place House 2
  • The Deck House
  • Thongbay Guesthouse