LAOS – Luang Prabang – Walking with Giants

Description

Chateau Orientale is located only 14 kilometers outside Luang Prabang. Travelers enter the resort through a lush tropical garden, with architecture and ornaments that speak to one’s imagination of an ancient and mystical past. Before meeting the elephants, it is important to meet the Mahout-the elephant keeper. He will give insight into his craft and way of life before guiding travelers down along the river, where they will come face-to-face with elephants, either on the riverbank, or in the jungle clearing. The friendly elephants love spending time with humans. Travelers will enjoy pleasant walks alongside the elephants through the forest, bathing with them, and of course giving them some sweet treats. All activities at Chateau Orientale include a delicious lunch with fantastic views over the river and mountains at the resort’s quaintly decorated restaurant.

There are 2 tour options available:

• Half-day Walking with Giants with lunch (Morning)
• Half-Day Walking with Giants with lunch (Afternoon)

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Sunset Cocktail  (Only combine with the morning Elephant Experience )
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – City Tour Luang Prabang (Only combine with the morning or afternoon Elephant Experience, not the full day activity)
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – Baci Ceremony at a Local House
• LAOS – Luang Prabang – E-Mountain Bicycle Experience–A recommended FD tour experience centered around Chateau Orientale.

Selling points

• No elephant rides! Due to the nature of elephant treatment that this type of activity requires, it is generally accepted as an unsustainable and cruel way of interacting with the magnificent creatures.
• A sustainable activity that gives travelers a better understanding of elephants, good husbandry, and the dangers they face in the wild today.
• A fantastic experience for those who want truly unique and ethical interactions with elephants.
• An authentic and relaxed wildlife travel experience. 
• Half-day morning or afternoon or full-day activity not far from Luang Prabang city center.
• A chance to enjoy stunning scenery along the Nam Khan River and delicious fresh food at the restaurant.
• The best elephant experience in Luang Prabang.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Half-day Walking with Giants + lunch (Morning)

• 08:30 Pick up from hotel
• 09:00 – 09:15 Arrival at Chateau Orientale
• 12:30 -13:00 Transfer back to the hotel after lunch

• Half-Day Walking with Giants + lunch (Afternoon)

• 12:00 Pick up from hotel
• 12:30 Arrival at Chateau Orientale for lunch
• 16:30 – 17:00 Transfer back to hotel

All timings are approximate and depend on the client’s level of interest, their walking speed and other factors such as the amount of photo stops they make.

Min pax

1

Max pax

12

How to sell it

• It can be done before an evening flight (morning only).
• An excellent choice to include for families wanting to meet elephants with children ages 4+.
• A good choice for FIT, mid- and high-end markets, soft adventure, and small groups of no more than 12 pax.
• No elephant rides! Due to the nature of elephant treatment that this type of activity requires, it is generally accepted as an unsustainable and cruel way of interacting with the magnificent creatures.
• A sustainable activity that gives travelers a better understanding of elephants, good husbandry, and the dangers they face in the wild today.
• A fantastic experience for those who want truly unique and ethical interactions with elephants.
• An authentic and relaxed wildlife travel experience.

Why this activity

• Easia developed this product as an alternative to Mandalao Elephant Camp as their quality seems to be declining, and their prices are constantly increasing. Chateau Orientale offers a much higher quality experience.
• Featured by Easia Travel as it is a sustainable activity without elephant riding and gives guests a vital insight into sustainable tourism development and wildlife preservation.
• An excellent product to for families and travelers of all ages and abilities, ages 4+.
• This activity is more than just a visit, it is also a very interactive and informative wildlife educational experience.
• Chateau Orientale is a charming resort in an idyllic location. The unique architecture adds to the relaxing and lovely ambiance. 

Good to combine with

• LAOS – Luang Prabang – E-Mountain Bicycle Experience–A recommended FD tour experience centered around Chateau Orientale.
• The half-day tour options can be combined with LAOS – Luang Prabang – City Tour of Luang Prabang before or after.
• It is also possible to combine with activities in the late afternoon, such as LAOS – Luang Prabang – Baci Ceremony at a Local House or LAOS – Luang Prabang – Sunset Cocktail.

Do not combine with

• Kuang Sy Waterfalls or Pak Ou Caves – too far away.
• Any other elephant activity.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• This activity can be offered by other DMCs
• Mandalao has a similar activity, but the quality of the product at Chateau Orientale is superior. 

Pros

• Easy to organize – the supplier takes care of everything, except the transfer-which is provided by Easia.
• The supplier is pleasant, professional, and reliable.
• An example of sustainable wildlife tourism.
• A high-quality product with a good price/value ratio.

Cons

• Not an Easia signature product.
• The walk can be slippery and muddy in the rainy season.

Information

• The activity is located in Ban Xieng Lom (in the same area as Elephant Village camp and MandaLao Elephant Camp).
• Private option available.
• For an Easia Exclusive option, Markus, the Operation Manager and Owner is available to guide (for a supplement and by prearrangement).
• Maximum capacity: 12 pax. There are 3 elephants, and the person to elephant ratio is 4:1.
• With English-speaking clients, there is no need for a guide! Their guide speaks excellent English. Easia guides are available for other language travelers as needed.
• Lunch is at the Chateau Orientale’s restaurant.

Alerts

• Clients will be provided with special boots for the trek but their feet may get wet.
• Hike can be very slippery and muddy in the rainy season.
• Easia should provide the transfer as supplier transfers can be unreliable.
• Some of the activities with the elephants are on the other side of the river so clients have to get on a small boat to cross the river.
• There are steps to the river (not steep and only about 20m long).

Important information

• The trek is up to 2.5 kilometers / 1 hour 30 minutes walking – the distance varies as the trails change throughout the year.
• Only 1 booking in the morning and 1 in the afternoon.
• Hiking with the elephants is not always in the same area because the supplier moves the elephants to where there is more food.

Price range

$$$$

Quotation guideline

On ERP: – Activity – Chateau Orientale

• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Chateau Oriental > (SIC) Walking with Giants / HD Morning / with hike HD01
• LAOS > Luang Prabang > Activity > Chateau Oriental > (SIC) Walking with Giants / HD Afternoon / with hike HD01
• For the private option, selection the privatization supplement in addition to the HD Morning or HD Afternoon. 

Inclusion

• Well trained English-speaking tour guide
• In-depth Introduction into elephants from a mahout
• Hiking with elephants
• Hiking boots and socks
• Boat
• Fresh lunch, coffee, tea, drinking water and snacks.

Exclusion

• Guide for non-English-speaking clients
• Transfers

Important notes

• Morning option -Transfers provided by Easia Travel at 08:30. Need to be at resort by 09:00 – Back to hotel 12:30/13:00
• Afternoon option – Transfers provided by Easia Travel at 12:00. Need to be at resort by 12:30 – Back to hotel 16:30/17:00

Special Guide notes

• Easia Guide may need to provide translations.

Different Choice

• Back up – Mandalao

Contact

• Contact: Markus – Owner & Operator, Chateau Orientale
• Email: [email protected]
• Mobile: (+856) 20 5829 6454
• Office: (+856) 712 211 152

English

Walking with Giants (HD Morning)

Chateau Orientale is located only 14 kilometers outside Luang Prabang. You will enter the resort through a lush tropical garden, with architecture and ornaments that stir the imagination with the awe and wonder of an ancient and mystical past. Before meeting the elephants, you will meet the Mahout-the elephant keeper. He will provide you insight into his craft and way of life before guiding you down along the river, where you will come face-to-face with elephants, either on the riverbank, or in the jungle clearing. The friendly elephants love spending time with humans. Enjoy a pleasant walk alongside the elephants through the forest, bathing with them, and of course giving them some sweet treats. All activities at Chateau Orientale include a delicious lunch with fantastic views over the river and mountains at the resort’s quaintly decorated restaurant.

Meals included: Lunch at the Chateau Orientale Restaurant.
Transportation: Minivan arranged by Easia Travel.
Distance and duration of transfers (each way): Approximately 15 kilometers – 30 minutes.

Notes: Pick up at 08:30. Departure around 12:30 – 13:00

Walking with Giants (HD Afternoon)

Chateau Orientale is located only 14 kilometers outside Luang Prabang. You will enter the resort through a lush tropical garden, with architecture and ornaments that stir the imagination with the awe and wonder of an ancient and mystical past. Your time at Chateau Orientale starts with a delicious lunch at the resort’s quaintly decorated restaurant. You will be in awe as you dine against a backdrop of the river and lush mountains. Before meeting the elephants, you will meet the Mahout-the elephant keeper. He will provide you insight into his craft and way of life before guiding you down along the river, where you will come face-to-face with elephants, either on the riverbank, or in the jungle clearing. The friendly elephants love spending time with humans. Enjoy a pleasant walk alongside the elephants through the forest, bathing with them, and of course giving them some sweet treats.

Meals included: Lunch at the Chateau Orientale Restaurant
Transportation: Minivan arranged by Easia Travel.
Distance and duration of transfers (each way): Approximately 15 kilometers – 30 minutes

Notes: Pick up at noon. Departure around 16:30 – 17:00

French

Marcher avec des géants (HD matin)

Le Château Oriental est situé à seulement 14 kilomètres de Luang Prabang. Vous entrerez dans le complexe par un jardin tropical luxuriant, avec une architecture et des ornements qui éveillent l’imagination avec la crainte et l’émerveillement d’un passé ancien et mystique. Avant de rencontrer les éléphants, vous rencontrerez le Mahout, le gardien des éléphants. Il vous donnera un aperçu de son métier et de son mode de vie avant de vous guider le long de la rivière, où vous vous retrouverez face à face avec les éléphants, soit au bord de la rivière, soit dans la clairière de la jungle. Ces sympathiques éléphants adorent passer du temps avec les humains. Profitez d’une agréable promenade avec les éléphants dans la forêt, baignez-vous avec eux et, bien sûr, offrez-leur des friandises. Toutes les activités au Château Orientale comprennent un délicieux déjeuner avec une vue fantastique sur la rivière et les montagnes dans le restaurant du centre de villégiature décoré de façon pittoresque.

Repas inclus: Déjeuner au restaurant Château Orientale.
Transport: Minivan organisé par Easia Travel.
Distance et durée des transferts (aller simple): environ 15 kilomètres – 30 minutes.

Remarques: Pick Up à 08h30. Départ vers 12h30 – 13h00

Marcher avec des géants (après-midi HD)

Le Château Oriental est situé à seulement 14 kilomètres de Luang Prabang. Vous entrerez dans le complexe par un jardin tropical luxuriant, avec une architecture et des ornements qui éveillent l’imagination avec la crainte et l’émerveillement d’un passé ancien et mystique. Votre séjour au Château Oriental commence par un délicieux déjeuner dans le restaurant du complexe, décoré de façon pittoresque. Vous serez émerveillé par le décor de la rivière et des montagnes luxuriantes. Avant de rencontrer les éléphants, vous rencontrerez le Mahout, le gardien des éléphants. Il vous donnera un aperçu de son métier et de son mode de vie avant de vous guider le long de la rivière, où vous vous retrouverez face à face avec les éléphants, soit sur la rive, soit dans la clairière de la jungle. Ces sympathiques éléphants adorent passer du temps avec les humains. Profitez d’une agréable promenade avec les éléphants à travers la forêt, baignez-vous avec eux et, bien sûr, offrez-leur des friandises.

Repas inclus: déjeuner au restaurant Château Orientale
Transport: Minivan organisé par Easia Travel.
Distance et durée des transferts (aller simple): environ 15 kilomètres – 30 minutes

Remarques: Ramassage à 12h00. Départ vers 16h30 – 17h00

Spanish

Caminando con gigantes (HD por la mañana)
Chateau Orientale está situado a sólo 14 kilómetros de Luang Prabang. Entrará en el complejo a través de un exuberante jardín tropical, con arquitectura y ornamentos que despiertan la imaginación con el asombro y la maravilla de un pasado antiguo y místico. Antes de ver a los elefantes, conocerá al Mahout, el cuidador de elefantes. Le explicará su oficio y su forma de vida antes de guiarle a lo largo del río, donde se encontrará cara a cara con los elefantes, ya sea en la orilla o en el claro de la selva. A estos simpáticos elefantes les encanta pasar tiempo con los humanos. Disfrute de un agradable paseo junto a los elefantes por la selva, báñese con ellos y, por supuesto, déles algún dulce. Todas las actividades en Chateau Orientale incluyen un delicioso almuerzo con fantásticas vistas al río y las montañas en el restaurante del complejo, decorado con un estilo pintoresco.

Comidas incluidas: almuerzo en el restaurante Chateau Orientale.
Transporte: minivan organizado por Easia Travel.
Distancia y duración de los traslados (ida y vuelta): aproximadamente 15 kilómetros – 30 minutos.

Notas: Recogida a las 08:30. Salida alrededor de las 12:30 – 13:00

Caminando con gigantes (HD Tarde)
Chateau Orientale está situado a sólo 14 kilómetros de Luang Prabang. Entrará en el complejo a través de un exuberante jardín tropical, con una arquitectura y unos ornamentos que despiertan la imaginación con el asombro y la maravilla de un pasado antiguo y místico. Su estancia en Chateau Orientale comienza con un delicioso almuerzo en el restaurante del complejo, decorado de forma pintoresca. Le sorprenderá cenar con el río y las exuberantes montañas como telón de fondo. Antes de ver a los elefantes, conocerá al Mahout, el cuidador de elefantes. Le explicará su oficio y su forma de vida antes de guiarle a lo largo del río, donde se encontrará cara a cara con los elefantes, ya sea en la orilla o en el claro de la selva. A estos simpáticos elefantes les encanta pasar tiempo con los humanos. Disfrute de un agradable paseo junto a los elefantes por la selva, báñese con ellos y, por supuesto, déles algún dulce.

Comidas incluidas: almuerzo en el restaurante Chateau Orientale
Transporte: minivan organizado por Easia Travel.
Distancia y duración de los traslados (ida y vuelta): aproximadamente 15 kilómetros – 30 minutos

Notas: Recogida a las 12:00. Salida alrededor de las 16:30 – 17:00

Italian

A spasso con i giganti (HD mattina)

Chateau Orientale si trova a soli 14 chilometri da Luang Prabang. Entrerete nel resort attraverso un lussureggiante giardino tropicale, con architetture e ornamenti che suscitano nell’immaginazione lo stupore e la meraviglia di un passato antico e mistico. Prima di incontrare gli elefanti, incontrerete il Mahout, il guardiano degli elefanti. Egli vi illustrerà il suo mestiere e il suo stile di vita prima di guidarvi lungo il fiume, dove vi troverete faccia a faccia con gli elefanti, sia sulla riva del fiume che nella radura della giungla. I simpatici elefanti amano passare del tempo con gli esseri umani. Godetevi una piacevole passeggiata a fianco degli elefanti attraverso la foresta, facendo il bagno con loro e, naturalmente, dando loro qualche dolce leccornia. Tutte le attività a Chateau Orientale includono un delizioso pranzo con una fantastica vista sul fiume e sulle montagne presso il ristorante del resort, arredato in modo caratteristico.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo al ristorante Chateau Orientale.

Trasporto: Minivan organizzato da Easia Travel.

Distanza e durata dei trasferimenti (solo andata): circa 15 chilometri – 30 minuti.

Osservazioni: ritiro alle 08:30. Partenza intorno alle 12:30 – 13:00

A spasso con i giganti (pomeriggio in HD)

Chateau Orientale si trova a soli 14 chilometri da Luang Prabang. Entrerete nel resort attraverso un lussureggiante giardino tropicale, con architetture e ornamenti che suscitano nell’immaginazione lo stupore e la meraviglia di un passato antico e mistico. Il vostro soggiorno allo Chateau Orientale inizia con un delizioso pranzo nel ristorante del resort, arredato in modo caratteristico. Sarete stupiti mentre cenate sullo sfondo del fiume e delle montagne lussureggianti. Prima di incontrare gli elefanti, incontrerete il Mahout, il guardiano degli elefanti. Egli vi illustrerà il suo mestiere e il suo stile di vita prima di guidarvi lungo il fiume, dove vi troverete faccia a faccia con gli elefanti, sia sulla riva del fiume che nella radura della giungla. I simpatici elefanti amano passare del tempo con gli esseri umani. Godetevi una piacevole passeggiata a fianco degli elefanti attraverso la foresta, facendo il bagno con loro e, naturalmente, dando loro qualche dolce leccornia.

Pasti inclusi: pranzo al ristorante Chateau Orientale

Trasporto: Minivan organizzato da Easia Travel.

Distanza e durata dei trasferimenti (solo andata): circa 15 chilometri – 30 minuti

Note: Il ritiro è previsto per le ore 12:00. Partenza intorno alle 16:30 – 17:00

German

Wandern mit Giganten (HD Morgen)

Das Chateau Orientale liegt nur 14 Kilometer außerhalb von Luang Prabang. Sie betreten das Resort durch einen üppigen tropischen Garten, dessen Architektur und Ornamente die Fantasie anregen und an eine alte und mystische Vergangenheit erinnern. Bevor Sie die Elefanten treffen, treffen Sie den Mahout, den Elefantenpfleger. Er wird Ihnen einen Einblick in sein Handwerk und seine Lebensweise geben, bevor er Sie den Fluss hinunterführt, wo Sie den Elefanten entweder am Flussufer oder in der Dschungellichtung begegnen. Die freundlichen Elefanten lieben es, Zeit mit den Menschen zu verbringen. Genießen Sie einen angenehmen Spaziergang mit den Elefanten durch den Wald, baden Sie mit ihnen und geben Sie ihnen natürlich ein paar Leckereien. Alle Aktivitäten im Chateau Orientale beinhalten ein köstliches Mittagessen mit fantastischem Blick auf den Fluss und die Berge im malerisch eingerichteten Restaurant des Resorts.

Mahlzeiten inbegriffen: Mittagessen im Château Orientale Restaurant.

Transport: Minivan, organisiert von Easia Travel.

Entfernung und Dauer der Transfers (pro Strecke): Ungefähr 15 Kilometer – 30 Minuten.

Anmerkungen: Abholung um 08:30 Uhr. Abfahrt gegen 12.30 – 13.00

Wandern mit den Giganten (HD Nachmittag)

Das Chateau Orientale liegt nur 14 Kilometer außerhalb von Luang Prabang. Sie betreten das Resort durch einen üppigen tropischen Garten, dessen Architektur und Ornamente die Fantasie anregen und an eine alte und mystische Vergangenheit erinnern. Ihr Aufenthalt im Chateau Orientale beginnt mit einem köstlichen Mittagessen in dem malerisch eingerichteten Restaurant des Resorts. Sie werden staunen, wenn Sie vor der Kulisse des Flusses und der üppigen Berge speisen. Bevor Sie die Elefanten treffen, treffen Sie den Mahout, den Elefantenpfleger. Er wird Ihnen einen Einblick in sein Handwerk und seine Lebensweise geben, bevor er Sie den Fluss hinunterführt, wo Sie den Elefanten entweder am Flussufer oder auf der Dschungellichtung begegnen werden. Die freundlichen Elefanten lieben es, Zeit mit den Menschen zu verbringen. Genießen Sie einen angenehmen Spaziergang mit den Elefanten durch den Wald, baden Sie mit ihnen und geben Sie ihnen natürlich ein paar Leckereien.

Mahlzeiten inbegriffen: Mittagessen im Chateau Orientale Restaurant

Transport: Minivan, organisiert von Easia Travel.

Entfernung und Dauer der Transfers (pro Strecke): Ungefähr 15 Kilometer – 30 Minuten

Anmerkungen: Abholung um 12:00 Uhr. Abfahrt gegen 16.30 – 17.00

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