Nature Immersion – Therapeutic Trek and Afternoon Kayaking in Luang Prabang

Pick Up Time: MandaLao tour guides will pick up guests from hotels and guesthouses. Please wait at the lobby of your hotel/guesthouse at 08:30 AM.

Arrive at MandaLao: Get an in-depth introduction into the history of MandaLao and the status of wild and captive elephants in Laos.

Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan River by long tail boat for the first introduction to our elephants. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our elephants. Guests will be provided bananas or pumpkin to feed the elephants.

Trek: Pass beautiful Lao gardens before exploring the jungle-covered Huay Nok stream. Guests walk with the elephants through the jungle as they interact with each other and forage on native foods. MandaLao guides continue to explain elephant behavior as they guide guests through the forest. The trek is 2.5 Km and takes about 1.5 hours, it is flat and shaded most of the way.

Say Goodbyes: Guests leave the elephants and mahouts in the jungle and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide.

Lunch: Enjoy traditional Lao cuisine family style as you enjoy the views of the NamKhan River.

Kayak: After lunch, enjoy scenic views and local Laos life while you kayak on the Nahm Khan River. The trip will take around 2.5 – 3 hours, with stops on the way for a snack or a swim! Your river adventure will end at our partner, The Namkhan Resort, travel back to town, or stay and reward yourself with a river sundowner, dinner, or one of the Namkhan’s fabulous spa treatments (subject to availability and separate bookings required).

Depart: Return to Luang Prabang with the 17:30 PM Namkhan Shuttle

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• Private tours are available upon request.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Luang Prabang

• Learn about elephant conservation & behavior in Laos

• Meet, interact, and feed elephants (bananas & pumpkin)

• Enjoy a 2.5 km guided jungle trek with elephants (easy & shaded)

• Gain insights from expert local guides

• Ethical no-riding elephant experience

• Traditional Lao lunch by the Nam Khan River

• Scenic kayaking adventure (2.5–3 hours) with swim/snack stops

• Perfect mix of nature, wildlife, and adventure

• Transport from Guest house in Luang Prabang and return transport to town (drop at Luang Prabang Post Office)

• Well trained English speaking tour guide

• English speaking kayaking guide

• In-depth Introduction into elephants

• Trekking boots and socks

• Water shoes

• Insect repellent

• Sun Lotion

• Coffee, tea, drinking water,

• Lunch

• Use of a dry bag and water bottle

• Wear clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.

• Hat/Cap 

• Sunglasses 

• Camera

• MandaLao Elephant Conservation & Tours Co Ltd. reserves the right to cancel or amend tour programs or this contract at any time to protect the health and welfare of our elephants. When possible, rescheduling tours or refunds will be offered.

• MandaLao also reserves the right to remove any person or persons from any tour if behavior and or actions cause a negative effect on our elephants, staff or our environment. No refunds will be given.

• Our tours will run rain or shine, no refunds are available should you cancel because of weather conditions. Hours might be adjusted to ensure the safety of guests and elephants in changing seasons.

Child Policy 

• Children between 4 and 11 years of age receive a 25% discount. 
• Children between 0 and 3 years join free of charge.

Cancellation policy

• Cancellation more than 10+ days prior to the tour: No charge.
• Cancellation 5-9 days prior to the tour: 50 % Charged.
• Cancellation 2-4 days prior to the tour: 25% Charged.
• 24 hours or No Show: 100% Charged.

Please note that we provide no backpacks for carrying children and parents are responsible for their well-being. We do not advise children 4 and under attend a trek unless parents are used to hiking with their children.

Please note the difficulty of tours. MandaLao will not make refunds if children are unable to complete trips due to age or ability.

Unaccompanied minors must be 16 years of age or older and have written consent from parents or guardians to participate.

Refund Policy

• Kindly be advised that only tour/activity fees are refundable; Bank fees cannot be refunded under any circumstances.

• If you have questions or encounter problems with the tour, please contact WhatsApp/Tel: +856 20 59 533 720