



Elephant Adventure Combo (3 days/ 2 nights)
Luang Prabang – Elephant Village – Tad Sae Waterfalls - Khamu Village
Highlights
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Ride an elephant into the jungle
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Mountain bike rural countryside
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Kayak the Nam Khan River
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Trek to hill tribe villages
Overview
Here is a fantastic ecotourism combination of mountain biking, an elephant ride, kayaking, trekking and village home stays. Close to Luang Prabang, is a world of adventure in a conservation area offering natural environment, outdoor activities and traditional culture. Learn about life of the Asian Elephants at the Elephant Village and village life of the Khamu, Lao and Hmong ethnic minorities. Over three days embark on an action packed trip designed for people looking for some fun and an adventure!
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1 |
Luang Prabang to Khamu village |
Day 2 |
Khamu village |
Day 3 |
Elephant Village to Luang Prabang |
Includes:
- Home stay permission
- Kayak, dry bags, helmet, life jackets
- Mountain bike rental
- Elephant ride
- Village trekking
- English speaking guide for walking activities
- Support crew
- All activities + sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance fees + village permissions
- Drinking water for activities
- Elephant Park Project contribution fee
- All meals as per itinerary
- Car transfer back to Luang Prabang
Excludes:
- Airfares and departure taxes
- Travel insurance
- Visa, passport and vaccination costs
- Other meals not specified in itinerary
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, bar charges, tips, optional activities
Prices
Private tour |
$AUD price per person |
3 to 5 people
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265 |
2 people
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310 |
| 1 person | 450 |
| Validity | 31 December 2010 |
Prices are in Australian dollars based upon the number of people travelling together. Price reduces as your travel group size increases. Price is land content only + subject to currency fluctuations. Credit card payment incur an additional 3% fee. Prices beyond 30/04/10 available on request. See Booking Conditions for more details. Call 1300 431 069 for a detailed itinerary.
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Trip grade
MODERATE: If you are seeking fun and adventure and you like active travel, this is for you. A mixture of long and shorter activity days of four to seven hours duration.
A good level of fitness is required.
Trip notes
What next To reserve a place on this trip, contact us now and we will send you a booking form. To guarantee your booking you must email the first section of the booking form to us and pay your non-refundable deposit of 30% of total tour cost. The balance of payment is due 50 days prior to departure. Once your booking is confirmed and you have paid in full, you will receive your tour voucher and detailed itinerary for this tour.
A little bit about the Elephant Village
The Elephant Village was established in 2003 and aims to protect the Asian Elephant. As the forest disappears the elephants, that were used to log the trees, can become neglected. This private initiative gives logging elephants a new future and a meaningful retirement. Experienced mahouts (elephant caretakers) and vets help the elephants to adapt to their new environment. As part of the Elephant Village initiative, tourism income is invested in community-based eco-programs in villages around the park providing; jobs, training, construction of local water supply and funding for the nearby school.
Home stays
Home stays are basic in terms of bedding and amenities. You are provided with a mattress, clean sheet, pillow, blankets and mosquito net and sleep in a dormitory style room where accommodation and amenities are shared. Toilets are squat, non-flushing as you find in many parts of South East Asia. Depending on weather conditions and season, we also use camping facilities.
Food
All meals, indicated in the detailed itinerary, are included in the price. Expect local style cuisine prepared by villagers using fresh produce and lots of sticky rice! Please advise us if you have any special dietary requirements.
Local guides
An English speaking guide supports your sightseeing and activities. Your guide has been fully trained in guiding outdoor tours around Luang Prabang and in the Elephant Park. Guides in Laos are proud of their job and consider it an honour to show you their country. If you feel your guide provided you with great service, a tip at the end of the tour would be greatly appreciated… a little bit goes a long way in Laos!
What to bring
Your luggage should include: comfortable walking shoes, sandals or thongs, light weight long sleeve shirt, long pants, skirt & shorts, warm clothes for at night, bathers, hat, sunglasses, sun block, raincoat, strong insect repellent (Deet medicated preferred), small medical kit, flashlight, toiletries, water bottle, camera, spare batteries, pen & paper, original passport, personal medication and small backpack for day trips.
If you have room in your backpack, bring some books to give away as gifts. You can help local children improve their reading skills by buying picture books printed in their own language. For more information on this worthwhile project, visit Big Brother Mouse Project.
Note on client safety
We reserve the right to deviate from this itinerary for any reason, including road and weather conditions, frequency of visits to a village, or for any other factor that may impact client safety. The Tad Sae Waterfall is dry during the period of February to August and trails may alternate.
Tipping guidelines
It is customary to express a personal thank you to your guide and driver at the end of your trip, especially if he or she has provided you with excellent service. As a guideline only, we suggest tipping around AUD$4-$5 per day for the guide and AUD$2-$3 per day for the driver. You can pay this in local currency or US dollars. Of course whether you tip and how much is always at your discretion.
Laos visa
Most visitors can receive a 30 day single entry Tourist Visa on arrival at Luang Prabang or Vientiane airports or at the Friendship Bridge at the Thai Border Crossing and other border crossings (please check with your Lao Embassy). You need a valid passport for no less than six months, 2 x passport size current photographs & USD$30pp cash.
Health issues Good medical advice usually recommends vaccinations in advance of travel to Laos. We suggest you consult with your doctor to discuss health care needs specific to your holiday. You must have comprehensive travel insurance to travel with us. Insurance should include cover for personal accident and medical expenses, evacuation and repatriation, baggage loss and cancellation or curtailment of your holiday. Your final trip dossier vouchers will not be confirmed until you confirm possession of appropriate insurance. Better be safe than sorry! We can arrange additional hotel nights at the beginning or the end of your tour or if you are interested in doing additional touring we can organise a private tour to cater to your interests and time frame. Check out the IJE website for more details. |



