This eco volunteering program is your gateway to feeling like a part of the Elephant Conservation team! It will give you a more in-depth insight into what it takes to look after elephants.

During the week, you will share in the life of our staff and learn more about the Lao culture.

You may even pick up a bit of Lao language! You will start by following our 3 day ‘Exploration’ program. Then you will be asked to assist us in the Center’s development by participating in current projects on site.

During your visit at the Center you will spend a lot of time walking through our protected area. The area is forested and might not always be accessible without you getting dirty. Activities in the forest vary during the rainy season between May and September.

You will be guided by a local English speaking guide and international experts.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Medium

Duration: 3 Days

Start / Finish: Luang Prabang

3 Days 2 nights at the ECC learning all about the Asian Elephants in the wild, once in a life time experience!

By joining our Exploration programme you will fully experience the peaceful and beautiful world of the Asian elephant.

Not only will you enjoy a relaxing stay in the Nam Tien protected area but you will also learn all you want to know about Asia’s most iconic creature!

You will receive expert information about the condition of the Asian elephant, its biology, cultural importance and the challenges of the Center.

Walking Difficulty scale; Low

Duration ; 3 days 2 Nights

Start / Finish : Luang prabang

Join them at ECC for an overnight stay and discover their Center and elephants.

Let them welcome you to their Center where the Elephant is king and lives in the jungle as they should.

creating your idyllic holiday and live amongst the gentle giants for a few days, learn about their habits how they live.

destination in the Land of the Asian Elephant in Lao PDR.

Walking Difficulty Scale; low

Duration; 2 days 1 night

Start / Finish ; Luang prabang

1-night River Cruise downstream from Houay Xay to Pakbeng , lunch on-board, visiting local villages whilst enjoying the tranquility

A tranquil journey on the Might Mekong River, you will see the river narrow and the lush mountains raise higher.

Stopping off at Khmu Village.  Your guide is very tentative and will answer any questions you may have on Lao culture.

Cruise through inspiring gorges and labyrinths of mountain ranges.

On the cruise you will be served lunch, there is a bar with a few beverages to help relax in the cruise

You will rest in the small town of Pakbeng.

Walking Difficulty Scale: Low-Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start/ Finish: Houay Xay/ Pakbeng

Meal Plan: 1 Lunch onboard

Overnight accommodation: Not included we can help Book accommodation for you!

After the ferry crossing, ride a short distance on the tarmac road and get accustomed to your mountain bike. You then cycle heading north on single tracks passing through lush rice fields and local villages. Your guide will stop and let you have a rest before the start of the big climb!

You will cross several streams with clean fresh water, you won't be able to resist slashing your face to cool down and rest. once you reach the top of the mountain make the most of the photo opportunity before to head down to meet the Mekong River again on the border of Oudomxay Province. You will rest and get some drinks and food. Now enjoy a boat ride down the Mekong River to Luang Prabang, stopping at the famous Pak Ou caves on the way.

If you have the energy you can walk up the 218 steps and visit the top cave as well.

walking Difficulty scale: low - medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / finish; Luang prabang

Built on the famous 100 Waterfall tour in Nong Khiaw, this is a two-day experience including a cultural village homestay

at a Hmong Lao Khamu village, boat rides on the Nam Ou River, and jungle trekking. waterfalls, and visiting a historical cave.

This is a fantastic tour to see the stunning landscape around Nong Khiaw, immerse yourself in a cultural village experience, and trek the famous 100 Waterfalls.

This tour has it all for the fit and adventurous.

walking Difficulty ; Low - Medium

Duration: 2 Days

Start / finish: Nong Khiew

Departure will be at 13:00pm for this 4 hour adventure

13:00pm please be on time for instructions from your guide and get kitted out for the safety gear.

ATV will be the first activity towards the waterfall, a drive of about 5 km

then a trek then onto the 13 flying bridges for about 1 km

then on again onto some exhilarating zip lines11 in total, heart racing activities for the afternoon

back to the car park and ATV to the tour center

Walking Difficulty scale : Low - Medium and wobbly bobbly knees!

Duration: Afternoon

Location: Nam khat yourla pha

A 30 km Bike ride outside of Luang prabang on paved roads up to Kuang si Falls

This tour takes you on a great 30 km bike ride outside of Luang Prabang on paved road to Kuang Si Waterfall, the most beautiful waterfall in the area surrounded with lush jungle. You can swim, visit an Asiatic Bear Sanctuary, and explore the local jungle. After the great ride and a refreshing swim, we’ll enjoy a cruise on a long boat up the mighty Mekong River return to Luang Prabang.

Join-in tours available

walking difficulty scale: cycling  30km

Duration; 1 Day

Start / Finish: luang prabang

After crossing the mighty Mekong, your guide will begin by
introducing the team, the sanctuary, its mission and initiatives towards animal welfare. Visitors will also be given
an in- depth presentation of our elephants, explain their very own story, their family ties without forgetting to
hear about the special bonds they all individually share with their mahout.

Enter the pure primary forest and meet the elephants in their natural habitat. At the
Mekong Elephant Park, we do not allow physical interactions between visitors and the elephants. We
encourage passive observation as believe we are the invitees to their world, their environment and wish to just
let them be.

walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium

Duration:1 half - day

Start / finish; Pakbeng

The elephant heard day tour is a continuation of half day tour elephant wonders. After lunch, the continuity of tour goes as follows:

after a well deserved lunch, your guide will instruct you on the days activity which can range from, making vitamins balls, to picking fruits and vegetables for the elephants, to trekking the surroundings and admiring the Mekong views.

stroll through the compound and meet our craftsmen Mr. Kam the black smith, Ms. Mee, the weaver and Mr. Mong, the bamboo specialist. you will be fascinated by their expertise, their unique handicrafts with the creation of articles that each have their story ( and which you could even choose to bring home!)

Walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / finish: Pakbeng

You'll ride about 25 minutes to the Tiger Trail Adventure Camp on the banks of the Nam Khan River where we'll review kayaking basics and safety before heading down the river.

Nam Khan River conditions vary widely.  On the way, you stop at the Burmese-style temple Wat Phao Pao, an authentic weaving center at Ban Phanom village, and visit the final resting place of the French explorer Henry Mahout hidden in the jungle a short way for the road.

During the high water season the river is swollen, flowing well, and winds through stunning lush jungle, rice paddies, local villages, and elephant shelters (where you might catch a glimpse of them splashing on the river banks).

walking Difficulty scale: Kayaking

Duration: Half day

Start / Finish: Luang prabang

Setting foot at the Mekong Elephant Park:

After crossing the mighty Mekong, your guide will begin by introducing the team, the sanctuary, its mission and initiatives towards animal welfare.

Visitors will also be given an in- depth presentation of our elephants, explain their very own story, their family ties without forgetting to
hear about the special bonds they all individually share with their mahout.

walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium

Duration: Half day

Start / finish: Pakbeng