LAOS – Luang Prabang – Afternoon Encounter with the Elephants at Mandalao

Description

Learn about the world’s biggest land mammals in a lush jungle environment and local efforts in Laos to protect them. Upon arrival at Mandalao Elephant Conservation, travelers receive an in-depth briefing about elephant behavior and communication, before preparing tasty afternoon snacks for their future new friends. Each person is given special trekking boots before boarding the local boat to cross the Nahm Khan river to meet the elephants. An expert from Mandalao will provide an introduction to the elephants and their mahouts across the river, and after becoming a bit more familiar with each other, it will be time to give the beautiful creatures their snacks. The mahouts will demonstrate how they interact with the animals as they enjoy a bath together in the river. After getting clean, cool, and nourished, everyone will take a relaxing walk together through the jungle, and along a stream, before saying goodbye, and catching the boat back across the river to Mandalao. This experience is rounded off with local snacks on a scenic deck overlooking the river. 

Can be combined with

Groups

• Luang Prabang – City Tour Luang Prabang
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – UXO Museum Project

Selling points

• Mandalao Elephant camp works with elephants in a sustainable and responsible way.
• An excellent choice for an afternoon activity for environmentally conscious travelers.
• The landscapes around the Nam Khan River make this camp among the most beautiful in Laos.
• A qualitative experience to interact with the emblematic animal of the ”Kingdom of a Million Elephants”.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

• Conservation Education: The in-depth briefing about elephant behavior and communication educates travelers about the importance of elephant conservation and the efforts being made to protect them in Laos.
• Cultural Preservation: Learning about the relationship between elephants and their mahouts helps preserve the cultural heritage associated with these majestic animals.
• Community Support: The conservation camp provides employment opportunities for local people, supporting the local economy and promoting sustainable tourism.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• approximately 3 hours, including transportation.
• Arrival Mandalao at 14:00.
• Leave Mandalao at 16:30.
• Afternoon activity only.

Min pax

1

Max pax

40

How to sell it

• For FIT & GIT travelers who would like to experience a quality interaction with elephants in one of the most beautiful camps in Laos.
• A sustainable elephant encounter without riding. 
• Suitable for families with children over 7 years old.
• The Mandalao staff are trained to work humanely with the elephants.
• The camp is privatized for groups in the afternoon.
• An afternoon activity that can be combined with most other morning activities.

Why this activity

• An intimate elephant encounter.
• An example of sustainable elephant tourism at a camp that focuses on the quality of life of their animals. 
• Fun for the whole family. 
• Staff who are specially trained in the treatment of elephants and sharing about them with travelers. 

Good to combine with

• A city tour or museum visit in the morning. 
• Luang Prabang – City Tour Luang Prabang
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – UXO Museum Project

Do not combine with

• A visit to Kuang Sy Waterfall as it is outside of town. 
• A visit to Pak Ou Caves as they are too far to get back in time for the activity. 
• Any other elephant camp. 

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• This activity can be provided by all other DMCs.

Pros

• The camp is privatized in the afternoon for this activity. 
• This is an example of sustainable ecotourism. 
• This activity is for small, intimate groups. 
• Suitable for all ages 7+. 

Cons

• No meal included (the restaurant of Mandalao is not suitable for group sizes above 15-20 pax).
• Only available in the afternoon. 

Information

• Located in Ban Xieng Lom (same area as Elephant Village and Chateau Orientale).
• Afternoon only. 
• Leisure activity, but walking required. 

Alerts

• More sustainable and animal friendly 
• Afternoon only. 
• Leisure activity, but walking required. 

Important information

• Possibility to choose between two options: walk with 2 adult elephants OR walk with 4-5 adult elephants, depending on group size.
• We should always use the Easia Transfer as the supplier cannot provide reliable transfers.
• Leisure activity, but walking required. 

Price range

$$$

Quotation guideline

On ERP:

• Luang Prabang > Activity > Mandalao Camp > (SIC) – Communicating with elephant an afternoon experience/HD afternoon only
• Luang Prabang > Activity > Mandalao Camp > (Private) – Communicating with elephant an afternoon experience/HD afternoon only

Inclusion

• Elephant encounter.
• Coffee, tea and water.
• Boots and rain gear.
• Light snacks.
• Local guides (English speaking).
• All guides will be FOC.
• Tour leader and support staff 50%.

Exclusion

• Meals.
• Transport.
• Soft drink / juice.
• DMC Guide.

Different Choice

• Elephant Village
• Chateau Orientals

Contact

• Email: info.mandalao@gmail.com
• Mobile: +856 20 96 64 5491

English

Afternoon Encounter with the Elephants at Mandalao

Learn about the world’s biggest land mammals in a lush jungle environment and local efforts in Laos to protect them. Upon arrival at Mandalao Elephant Conservation, you will receive an in-depth briefing about elephant behavior and communication, before preparing tasty afternoon snacks for your future new friends. Each person will be given special trekking boots before boarding the local boat to cross the Nahm Khan river to meet the elephants. An expert from Mandalao will provide an introduction to the elephants and their mahouts across the river, and after becoming a bit more familiar with each other, it will be time for you to give the beautiful creatures their snacks. The mahouts will demonstrate how they interact with the animals as they enjoy a bath together in the river. After getting clean, cool, and nourished, everyone will take a relaxing walk together through the jungle, and along a stream, before saying goodbye, and catching the boat back across the river to Mandalao. This experience is rounded off with local snacks on a scenic deck overlooking the river. 

• Meals included: none
• Duration: 3 hours including transport (arrival at Mandalo at 14:00 / Leave Mandalao at 16:00)
• Note: Afternoon tour only.

French

Rencontre avec les éléphants de Mandalao dans l’après-midi

Découvrez les plus grands mammifères terrestres du monde dans un environnement de jungle luxuriante et les efforts déployés au Laos pour les protéger. À votre arrivée à la Conservation des éléphants de Mandalao, vous recevrez un briefing approfondi sur le comportement et la communication des éléphants, avant de préparer de délicieux goûters pour vos futurs nouveaux amis. Chaque personne recevra des bottes de randonnée spéciales avant d’embarquer sur le bateau local pour traverser la rivière Nahm Khan à la rencontre des éléphants. Un expert de Mandalao vous présentera les éléphants et leurs cornacs de l’autre côté de la rivière. Après vous être familiarisés les uns avec les autres, il sera temps pour vous de donner leur goûter à ces magnifiques créatures. Les cornacs vous montreront comment ils interagissent avec les animaux pendant qu’ils se baignent ensemble dans la rivière. Après s’être lavés, rafraîchis et nourris, tous les participants feront une promenade relaxante dans la jungle et le long d’un ruisseau, avant de se dire au revoir et de reprendre le bateau pour traverser la rivière jusqu’à Mandalao. Cette expérience se termine par des collations locales sur un pont pittoresque surplombant la rivière.

• Repas inclus : aucun
• Durée : 3 heures, transport compris (Arrivée à Mandalao à 14 h 00 / Départ de Mandalao à 16 h 00)
• Remarque : Ce tour n’a lieu que l’après-midi.

Spanish

Encuentro vespertino con los elefantes en Mandalao

Conozca a los mamíferos terrestres más grandes del mundo en un exuberante entorno selvático y los esfuerzos locales en Laos para protegerlos. A su llegada a Mandalao Elephant Conservation, recibirá una sesión informativa en profundidad sobre el comportamiento y la comunicación de los elefantes, antes de preparar sabrosos tentempiés para sus futuros nuevos amigos. Cada persona recibirá unas botas especiales de trekking antes de embarcar en la lancha local para cruzar el río Nahm Khan y encontrarse con los elefantes. Un experto de Mandalao le presentará a los elefantes y a sus mahouts al otro lado del río y, tras conocerse un poco mejor, será el momento de darles su merienda a estas hermosas criaturas. Los mahouts le mostrarán cómo interactúan con los animales mientras disfrutan juntos de un baño en el río. Después de asearse, refrescarse y alimentarse, todos juntos darán un relajante paseo por la selva y a lo largo de un arroyo, antes de despedirse y coger el barco de vuelta por el río hasta Mandalao. Esta experiencia se completa con aperitivos locales en una terraza panorámica con vistas al río.

• Comidas incluidas: ninguna.
• Duración: 3 horas, incluido el transporte (llegada a Mandalao a las 14:00 / salida de Mandalao a las 16:00).
• Nota: tour disponible solamente por la tarde.

Italian

Incontro pomeridiano con gli elefanti a Mandalao

Imparate a conoscere i mammiferi terrestri più grandi del mondo in un ambiente di giungla lussureggiante e gli sforzi locali in Laos per proteggerli. All’arrivo al Mandalao Elephant Conservation, riceverete un briefing approfondito sul comportamento e la comunicazione degli elefanti, prima di preparare gustosi spuntini pomeridiani per i vostri futuri nuovi amici. Prima di salire a bordo della barca locale per attraversare il fiume Nahm Khan e incontrare gli elefanti, a ciascuno verranno consegnati degli speciali scarponi da trekking. Un esperto di Mandalao introdurrà gli elefanti e i loro mahout dall’altra parte del fiume e, dopo aver familiarizzato un po’, sarà il momento di dare la merenda a queste bellissime creature. I mahout mostreranno come interagiscono con gli animali mentre fanno il bagno insieme nel fiume. Dopo essersi puliti, rinfrescati e nutriti, tutti insieme faremo una rilassante passeggiata nella giungla e lungo un ruscello, prima di salutarci e prendere la barca per tornare a Mandalao attraverso il fiume. L’esperienza è completata da spuntini locali su un ponte panoramico che si affaccia sul fiume.

• Pasti inclusi: nessuno
• Durata: 3 ore incluso il trasporto (arrivo a Mandalo alle 14.00 / Partenza da Mandalao alle 16.00)
• Nota: solo tour pomeridiano.

German

Nachmittägliche Begegnung mit den Elefanten von Mandalao

Erfahren Sie mehr über die größten Landsäugetiere der Welt in einer üppigen Dschungelumgebung und die lokalen Bemühungen in Laos, sie zu schützen. Nach der Ankunft im Mandalao Elephant Conservation erhalten Sie eine ausführliche Einweisung in das Verhalten und die Kommunikation der Elefanten, bevor Sie leckere Nachmittagssnacks für Ihre zukünftigen neuen Freunde zubereiten. Jeder Teilnehmer erhält spezielle Trekkingschuhe, bevor er das Boot besteigt, um den Nahm Khan Fluss zu überqueren und die Elefanten zu treffen. Ein Experte aus Mandalao wird Ihnen die Elefanten und ihre Mahuts auf der anderen Seite des Flusses vorstellen, und nachdem Sie sich ein wenig mit ihnen vertraut gemacht haben, ist es an der Zeit, den wunderschönen Tieren ihre Snacks zu geben. Die Mahouts werden Ihnen zeigen, wie sie mit den Tieren umgehen, während sie gemeinsam ein Bad im Fluss genießen. Nachdem Sie sich gereinigt, abgekühlt und gestärkt haben, unternehmen Sie gemeinsam einen entspannenden Spaziergang durch den Dschungel und entlang eines Baches, bevor Sie sich verabschieden und mit dem Boot über den Fluss zurück nach Mandalao fahren. Abgerundet wird dieses Erlebnis mit einheimischen Snacks auf einem malerischen Deck mit Blick auf den Fluss.

• Mahlzeiten inklusive: keine
• Dauer: 3 Stunden inklusive Fahrten (Ankunft in Mandalo 14 Uhr / Abfahrt aus Mandalao 16 Uhr)
• Hinweis: Tour findet nur nachmittags statt.

• Product Photos