Full-Day Glimpse Elephant Mahout Experience, Pak Ou Caves, Sunset Mekong Cruise (F10)

Activities

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

Your experience begins with a transportation service pick up from your accommodation between 8:15 am – 9:00 am. You will visit the mahout (elephant handler) village in Manifa Elephant Camp and learn about their daily routine as you watch a demonstration of an elephant health check. Your guide will explain the elephants while you watch as they examine the elephant’s eyes, ears, mouth, and feet and measure the body.

You will learn how to introduce yourself to your elephant and how to mount your elephant to ride bareback. Then you will have an intimate interaction with one of our elephant families. (One elephant for one person) You will ride your elephant and explore the jungle. These interactions and riding provide elephants with opportunities for exercise and stress relief. Finally you feed and care for your elephant with organic vegetables and fruits.

After lunch break, we embark a boat trip to Pak Ou Caves on the Mekong River. We see a breathtaking view of the tranquil countryside as well as the mysterious nature on the way. 30 minutes boat trip takes us to Pak Ou where the confluence of the Nam Ou and Mekong Rivers. We explore Pak Ou Caves about 40 min.

After stopping at Whiskey Village (a village where rice brewed liquor is made), enjoy a 2-hour sunset boat trip along the Mekong River back to Luang Prabang. From the pier in Luang Prabang, we will transfer you to the city center or your hotel.

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