Tours

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

Half day getting to know the Elephants and their habits close to the Mekong river, Pakbeng

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

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

Laos Buffalo Dairy, Cheese making, ice cream, an afternoon Visit well worth the trip and enjoy the gourmet food

02:30 pm until 6:30 pm, Chef Rachel as talented as she is will be a great host to take you through the steps of cheese making and ice cream creations.

meet the family, the pigs, Goats rabbits and be as close to the buffalos as possible!

Nothing hard here just enjoy being part of the Farm!

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

This is one great experience down on the Buffalo Dairy farm in Luang prabang, enjoy and learn the community experience they have created.

only available Tuesday and Thursdays. please book in advance for this worth while experience.

you will feed the buffalos what and experience being up close with these gentle giants, Milking a buffalo you hear that right, and giving the buffalo a bath something new for sure!

don't forget the playful pigs and galloping goats and the rabbit warren!

Nothing hard or difficult here just a fun filled adventure!

This is a 35 kilometer bike ride on mostly paved roads winding through jungle and rice paddies.

The highlights include elephant interactions on the beautiful banks of the Nam Khan River, Wat Pa Phon Phao temple,

visit to Henri Mouhot’s tomb on the banks of the river, and swimming at the Tad Sae Waterfall (seasonal) or take a short jungle walk to see a baby elephant in the jungle.

Join-in tours available talk to us!

walking Difficulty Chart: cycling and kayaking

Duration: 1 Day

Start / Finish : Luang prabang

The “Small Chili” is perfect for medium biking, mixed paved and dirt road along the Mekong, Nam Xuang, and Nam Khan Rivers through jungle and villages.

You'll ride from city center out of town and through diverse countryside seeing villages along the Mekong River, jungle covered mountains, and villages amongst vast rice paddies worked by hill tribe villages.

We’ll meet early morning to size up on our quality mountain bikes and then ride out of town heading north along the Mekong River.  After crossing the old communist bridge, make a stop to visit Xieng Lek Village, famous for its mulberry paper and weaving.  Next, turn up the Nam Xuang River going past villages and beautiful countryside scenery. The pavement ends and it’s then off-road into the countryside up and down hills past rice paddies and local villages.

We'll ride through vast rice paddies and jungle dotted with Lao Leum, Hmong, and Khmu villages with locals tending to the daily activities of Lao agrarian life. The last leg of today's ride will take us along the Nam Khan River.

Laos is best on two wheels. Join our guides and see it for yourself on a great day ride in Laos!

Join-in tours available!

walking Difficult Scale; Cycling Medium

Duration: 1 Day

Start / finish:  luang prabang

The short and adventurous trail guides you up into the jungle and ancient high altitude forests surrounding the town.

This half day trip will guide you out of Nong Khiaw and to the top of the second highest mountain in the town.

The short and adventurous trail guides you up into the jungle and ancient high altitude forests surrounding the town.

The steep part of the hike is difficult but the expansive panoramic view of Nong Khiaw is worth every step.

walking Difficulty: Low - Medium

Duration: Half Day

Start / finish : Nong khiew

HALF-DAY FOOD AND FUN BIKING TOUR

Meet your guide at the Office Ban That Luang. You will be fitted with bikes and head towards the morning market where locals from the countryside around Luang Prabang sell their goods.

Discover different meats, fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices and learn from your guide how they are used in Lao kitchens.

Each year previously unknown varieties of plants are discovered at this morning market. A few local delicacies will be sampled,

as well. You may come across fried insects like crickets, silkworms, and grasshoppers.

They are usually seasoned with spices and can be crunchy and surprisingly tasty. Bee larvae are a local delicacy.

Walking Difficulty Scale: fun day cycling

Duration: Half Day

Start / Finish: luang prabang

Explore the back roads of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this fantastic cycling tour.

You will see parts of Luang Prabang only few tourists will visit seeing the flora and fauna and meeting the people along the way.

This cycling tour is easy riding, takes only a half day, and was designed to include special places that few foreigners see on their own.

walking Difficulty scale: cycling your heart out!

Duration: Half day

Start / finish; Luang prabang

You'll meet your local English-speaking guide and then ride about 30 minutes to the  Adventure Camp on the banks of the Nam Khan River. Cross the river by boat and then begin an easy, 1.5-hour trek through beautiful jungle canopy, stopping along the way to explore a large, traditional Khmu village nestled in the mountains. You may enjoy lunch here or wait until you reach the waterfall, depending on the time and preferences of your group.

After the village visit, you'll continue trekking about 1.5 hours down to the Tad Sae Waterfall, where you may explore and swim (seasonal as the waterfall is dry February to July). Finally, board a long boat again for a short cruise downriver and then on to a vehicle for return to Luang Prabang city. Return time is approximately 2:00 p.m., depending on conditions and hiking speeds.

Total hiking time is about 3 hours.

walking Difficulty scale: Low - Medium

Duration: Half day

Start / Finish: Luang prabang