Itinerary
Tour Description:
The elephant heard day tour is a continuation of half day tour elephant wonders. After lunch, the continuity of tour goes as follows:
Activity of the Day:
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.
Handicraft know - how:
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 9 and which you could even choose to bring home!)
Happy times together:
Observe the elephants in their leisure area and see how each elephant plays its role in the herd. Happy Times together: Observe the elephants in their leisure area and see how each elephant plays its role in the herd.
Medical All Clear: Each day, our mahouts perform a check up on their elephants to be sure that they are in good shape. On a rotational basis, each elephant comes once a week to the vet check training, essential to create a routine and to look out for to be sure of the animal’s well-being: their teeth, eyes, foot soles, ears….Visitors will be explained that the manipulation of parts of the pachyderms’ bodies is essential to be sure that incase of vet emergencies, they can go through a medical check up without being afraid or overly stressed out. Or remain simply as docile as possible…
Farewells: From the sanctuary’s premise, visitors will say their goodbyes and be transferred by boat back to Pakbeng