Elephant Adventure Combo (4 days)
Luang Prabang – Xieng Lom Elephant Park – Tad Sae Waterfalls
Highlights
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Ride an elephant into the jungle
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Choose a trek, kayak or mountain bike activity
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Luang Prabang and the Mekong River
Overview
Design your own expedition with this 4 day Luang Prabang & Elephant Adventure Combo. Using Luang Prabang as your base there is ample opportunity to explore this UNESCO World Heritage town. Choose from a range of optional activities such as a Lao cooking class or textile tour. On day 2 of the expedition you visit the nearby Elephant Park, where you can pick an adventure combination that suits you. All three options include an elephant ride through the jungle with the additional choice of either: trekking, kayaking or mountain bike riding.
A little bit about the Elephant Park Project…
The Xieng Lom Elephant Park Project 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 Park Project 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.
Choose Your Elephant Adventure Combo….
Choose one of the following Elephant Adventure Combos for your day two activity. Indicate which activity you will be participating in when you book this tour. This activity is included in the price and all include lunch.
Trekking + Elephant Combo
Drive to Xieng Lom Elephant Park, trek into the jungle passing many ethnic villages. Take a dip at Tad Sae Waterfalls and ride an elephant before heading back to Luang Prabang.
Elephant + Kayaking Combo
Drive to Xiemg Lom Elephant Park, ride an elephant ride to Tad Sae Waterfalls. After lunch jump on board your kayak and paddle back to Luang Prabang.
Biking + Elephant Combo
Grab a bike and ride15km out of town to Xieng Lom Elephant Park for lunch and a scenic elephant ride into the jungle. Ride back to town.
Itinerary at a glance
Day 1 |
Arrive Luang Prabang and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Why not choose an optional activity. |
Day 2 |
Choose your Elephant Adventure Combo activity. |
Day 3 |
Free day in Luang Prabang. Why not learn more about the Lao culture and join a Laos Cooking Class or Textile Tour. |
Day 4 |
Breakfast in your hotel and transfer to the airport. |
Prices
Per Person / Twin |
Standard Hotel |
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3 to 4 people
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380 | 545 |
2 people
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420 | 580 |
| Single supplement | 150 | 295 |
Validity |
30 April 2009 | 30 April 2009 |
Tour code |
LETS_4 / LEKS_4 / LEBS_4 | LETD_4 / LEKD_4 / LEBS_4 |
Includes:
- Hotel accommodation based on twin share. If a single room is required a single supplement will apply.
- Return airport transfers
- Transport
- Elephant ride
- Trekking, kayaking or mountain biking activity
- Kayak or mountain bike equipment where applicable
- English speaking guide for walking activities
- All activities + sightseeing as per itinerary
- Entrance fees + village permissions
- Drinking water for activities
- Elephant Park Project contribution fee
Meals:
- 3 Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch
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 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. Prices beyond 30/04/09 available on request. See Booking Conditions for more details. Call 1300 43 10 69 for a detailed itinerary.
Optional activities in Luang Prabang
Make your stay in Luang Prabang a memorable experience and participate in local activities. Book these activities with Inner Journey Expeditions in conjunction with this tour. Contact us for more details and prices.
Luang Prabang Textile Tour
Join a weaving or dying class. Purchase beautifully crafted textiles such as scarves, dresses, wall hangings and bedspreads.
Taste of Laos Cooking Class
Experience the taste of Lao food and join a cooking class in Luang Prabang.
Royal Ballet Theatre
Performances are held in the Royal Palace every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Trip notes
Hotels
In Luang Prabang, you stay in a centrally located and comfortable hotel with private facilities. Standard hotels have a three star rating. Deluxe hotels are four to five star.
Food
All meals, indicated in the detailed itinerary, are included in the price. 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 www.laobooks.com
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.
Your group & share accommodation
Prices are based upon twin share accommodation. A single traveller pays the single supplement price for sole use of a room. If you are travelling in a group of three and are happy to share a triple room and a triple room is available, you will not be charged the single supplement price. For groups of five or seven people, the single traveller pays the single supplement price if a triple room is not available or you do not want to share. The number of single rooms and triple rooms available may be limited – so book early to avoid disappointment.
Handy travel tips + travelling responsibly
For more information on how you can participate in sustainable tourism go to Handy Travel Tips. For assistance in planning your trip go to Laos Visa + Travel Guide.
Please email us for further information or call 1300 43 10 69.
