Communicating with Elephants (Afternoon Tour)

Communicating with Elephants (8-person max) Pick up time 14:00-14:30  - Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick you up from our town office or your hotel/guesthouse. Arrive at MandaLao: Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication.  Food for Elephants: Prepare special treats for the elephants that help in their digestion.  Fun hands-on time preparing tasty food we only feed the elephants in the afternoon. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to two adult elephants. MandaLao guides introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our elephants. Guests feed the elephants the special treats they prepared for the elephants.  Trek: Guests will take a short trek following alongside side these gentle giants. This trek is mostly flat and can be catered to clients’ needs. Say Goodbyes and head back across the Nam Khan river to MandaLao.  Relax – Enjoy the afternoon with snacks on our beautiful deck. Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 17:30-18:00.   What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.  Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well!   We provide optional footwear (rubber shoes/knee-high boots) for guests that are designed specifically for muddy and slippery conditions; ponchos and umbrellas are available; and water, sunscreen and bug spray. Lunch is included on most tours.

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Golden Hour Sunset Tour

Join us for an unforgettable evening on the banks of the serene Nam Khan River, where the magic of the Golden Hour comes alive. Sip on a refreshing drink as you immerse yourself in the vibrant local life of Ban Xienglom, a charming fishing village that embodies the heart of Laos. Your adventure will begin with a brief introduction to MandaLao. Then get ready to roll up your sleeves and lend a hand in preparing a special evening diet for one of our beloved Golden Girls - the oldest resident elephant who deserves the very best in her twilight years. As you mix and prepare her soft food, you’ll learn about her unique needs. Once the special diet is ready, your will take a traditional long-tail boat for a short crossing of the Nam Khan River. Once on the other side, you will take a short walk to meet our Golden Girl. Experience the joy of feeding her the carefully prepared diet while listening to her heartwarming story.  As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, bask in the breathtaking views of the sunset. Enjoy your drink as you soak in the tranquil atmosphere, watching the river come alive with the golden light of dusk. After this magical moment, return across the river, where a delightful Lao dinner awaits you. Savor the rich flavors of traditional cuisine, surrounded by the beauty of nature and the warmth of Lao hospitality. Join us for this enchanting sunset tour, where you’ll create lasting memories while supporting the care of our rescued gentle giants. Experience the Golden Hour like never before at MandaLao!  

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New Beginnings (Half-Day) 7:45 am

New beginnings: (6-person max) 7:45 Tour: Pick up time 7:45-8:00 – Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick up clients from our town office or hotel/guesthouses. Arrive at MandaLao:  Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to two rescued elephants: one young calf and one adult auntie. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our elephants.  The group size for his tour is very small. Ensuring the most intimate experience. 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 hour, a moderate level of fitness is recommended.  Say Goodbyes and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide. Lunch: Enjoy traditional Lao cuisine made from organic produce. Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 12:00 - 12:30pm ​​What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.  Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well!

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New Beginnings 1:00pm afternoon trek (no lunch)

New beginnings: (6-person max) - does not include lunch 13:00 Tour: Pick up time 13:00 - 13:15 – Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick up clients from our town office or hotels/ guesthouses. Arrive at MandaLao:  Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to our rescued elephants: one young elephant and one adult auntie. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our elephants.  The group size for his tour is very small. Ensuring the most intimate experience. 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 hour - a moderate level of fitness is recommended.   Say Goodbyes and head back to MandaLao with their guide. Enjoy a local made snack at our river front restaurant before departing back to town Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 16:30 - 17:00 ​​What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.  Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well!

Theapeutic Trek and Tat Sae Waterfall Trip

Therapeutic Trek: (8-person max) 9:15 Tour: Pick up time 9:15-9:30 – Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick up clients from our town office or hotels/guesthouses. Arrive at MandaLao:  Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to two adult elephants. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our 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 - a moderate level of fitness is recommended.   Say Goodbyes and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide. Lunch: Enjoy traditional Lao cuisine at our riverfront restaurant. After Lunch travel on the Nam Khan River for a 20 minute scenic boat ride to the Tat Sae Waterfalls. Dip your toes, swim, or relax to the sounds of nature! Travel back to the MandaLao property by boat and return to town 9:15am Tour: Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 16:00-16:30.   ​​What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.  Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well! We provide optional footwear (rubber shoes/knee-high boots) for guests that are designed specifically for muddy and slippery conditions; ponchos and umbrellas are available; and water, sunscreen and bug spray. For the Waterfall we provide towels and a mat to sit and relax.  

Therapeutic Trek (Half-Day) 8.30 am

Therapeutic Trek: (8-person max) 8:30 Tour: Pick up time 8:30-9:00 – Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick up clients from our town office or  hotels/guesthouses. Arrive at MandaLao:  Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to two adult elephants. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our 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 - a moderate level of fitness is recommended.   Say Goodbyes and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide. Lunch: Enjoy traditional Lao cuisine at our riverfront restaurant. 8:30 Tour: Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 13:00.   ​​What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.  Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well! We provide optional footwear (rubber shoes/knee-high boots) for guests that are designed specifically for muddy and slippery conditions; ponchos and umbrellas are available; and water, sunscreen and bug spray.

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Therapeutic Trek (Half-Day) 9.15 am

Therapeutic Trek: (8-person max) 9:15 Tour: Pick up time 9:15-9:30 – Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick up clients from our town office or hotels/guesthouses. Arrive at MandaLao:  Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to two adult rescued elephants. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our 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 - a moderate level of fitness is recommeneded.   Say Goodbyes and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide. Lunch: Enjoy traditional Lao cuisine at or riverside restaurant. 9:15 Tour: Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 13:45.   ​​What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.  Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well! We provide optional footwear (rubber shoes/knee-high boots) for guests that are designed specifically for muddy and slippery conditions; ponchos and umbrellas are available; and water, sunscreen and bug spray.

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Therapeutic Trek 10:00

Therapeutic Trek: (8-person max) 10:00 Tour: Pick up time 10:00 - 10:30 – Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick up clients from our town office or hotel/ guesthouses. Arrive at MandaLao:  Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to two adult rescued elephants. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our 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 -  a moderate level of fitness is recommened.   Say Goodbyes and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide. Lunch: Enjoy traditional Lao cuisine at our riverside restaurant.   10:00 Tour: Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 14:30.   ​​What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy.  Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well! We provide optional footwear (rubber shoes/knee-high boots) for guests that are designed specifically for muddy and slippery conditions; ponchos and umbrellas are available; and water, sunscreen and bug spray.

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Therapeutic Trek Afternoon 13:30 (trek only, no lunch)

Therapeutic Trek: (8-person max) - trek only, no lunch 13:30 Tour: Pick up time 13:30 -13:45 – Depart Luang Prabang. Tour guides will pick up clients from our town office or hotel/guesthouses. Arrive at MandaLao:  Get an in-depth introduction into elephant behavior and communication. Meet the Elephants: Guests cross the Nam Khan river by longtail boat for the first introduction to two adult elephants. MandaLao guides will introduce guests to our elephants and mahouts, providing background on our 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 - a moderate level of fitness is recommended.  Say Goodbyes and begin the trek back to MandaLao with their guide. Enjoy local made snacks at our riverside restaraunt before departing back to town.  13:30 Tour: Return to Luang Prabang at approximately 17:00 - 17:30   ​​What Should I Bring? Following elephants through the jungle can be a messy endeavor. We recommend wearing clothes that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy. Also, a sun hat can help in the tropical heat – and a camera and a smile don’t hurt, as well! We provide optional footwear (rubber shoes/knee-high boots) for guests that are designed specifically for muddy and slippery conditions; ponchos and umbrellas are available; and water, sunscreen and bug spray.