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USD46
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USD46
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Full-Day Glimpse Elephant Mahout Experience, Kayay to Pak Ou Caves & Sunset Mekong Cruise (F04)

8 Hours
Age 4+
All Months

Minimum booking of 1 adult from November, December, January, February
Minimum booking of 2 adults from March to October

Activities

  • In-depth introduction and elephant health check at mahout village
  • Elephant riding in the forest
  • Elephant bathing in the Mekong river
  • Elephant feeding 
  • Kayak to Pak Ou Caves
  • One person per elephant and mahout
  • Mekong Sunset Cruise

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.

A half-day elephant-using experience will be offered in the afternoon.

On the way back, enjoy a sunset cruise by boat and return to Luang Prabang.

Please read the Elephant FAQ prepared by experts to ensure that this tour does support elephant welfare.

Prices

Price includes credit card charges and no additional charges. Cancellations (full refund) and date changes (where possible) are free of charge up to the day before.

Joint tour:

Minimum booking of 1 adult from November, December, January, February
Minimum booking of 2 adults from March to October

Adults: $46 / per person

Child (ages 4 to 11): $36 / per person
Infant (aged 0-3) can be accompanied free of charge.

Private tour:

Please inquire us via email.

Child Policy

Children aged 4 to 11 years old are charged the above child rates. Children under the age of 3 are free when accompanied by a parent.

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    • Departure
      Luang Prabang
    • Departure Time
      8:15 – 09:00
    • Return Time
      18:00
    • Included
      Lunch
      Drinking Water
      Kayak
      Elephant Experience in Manifa Elephant Camp
      Transportation
      English Speaking Guide
      Sunset Cruise
    • Not Included
      Pak Ou Caves (Tham Ting) 60,000 LAK (Approx. $2.70 USD)

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