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MAHOUT EXPERIENCE WITH BATHING
A popular tour, this full day tour includes the most wanted activities packed into a full day trip. Learn how to be a mahout and then get ready to get wet as you plunge into the Nam Khan River and give your personal elephant a refreshing bath....
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TOUR SUMMARY:
Duration: 1 Day
Suggested Time: 08:30-16:30 approximately
Location: Luang Prabang and surrounding area
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A popular tour, this full day tour includes the most wanted activities packed into a full day trip. Learn how to be a mahout and then get ready to get wet as you plunge into the Nam Khan River and give your personal elephant a refreshing bath.
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This is a join in tour and therefore you will be accompanied by other travellers.
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DETAILED ITINERARY:
You will be met at the lobby of your chosen hotel by your private guide and transferred by private air conditioned vehicle to the elephant camp.
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Upon arrival you will receive a short introduction about these majestic animals (join in).
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Elephant feeding - Get up close and personal with elephants.
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Explore the elephant village: Visit the elephant hospital, museum, photo gallery and dung paper making area.
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Mahout Training: Receive your basic mahout training on how to control an elephant just like a mahout
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Bareback elephant ride: Mount an elephant and enjoy a 1km bareback elephant ride - riding on the neck of the elephant (join in, one person per elephant)
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Visit baby elephants: meet the baby elephant across the river
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Lunch: Enjoy a buffet lunch served with tea/coffee (vegetarian option available)
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Bathe your elephant: Take your elephant down to the Nam Khan river for an exhilarating once in a lifetime bathing experience.
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Boat trip to Tad Sae Waterfall: Take a traditional Lao Long boat to the Tad Sae Waterfall and relax, dip your feet or take a swim in the clear, cool water.
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Cruise back to the elephant village
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Private transfer back to your hotel
TOUR AVAILABLE DAILY
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
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Private hotel transfer with your local guide and driver
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Visit the baby elephant
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Enjoy a 1km jungle trek on a rescued elephant
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Elephant bathing in the Nam Khan River
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Visit to Tad Sae Waterfall where you can swim and relax
NOTE:
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Elephant Village will be a join in tour therefore you will accompanied by other tourists
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It is recommended to wear proper walking attire and carry mosquito spray.
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Between February-July the falls have limited water.
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Your private local guide and driver will transfer you to and from the elephant camp and answer any questions you may have.
PRIVATE TOUR RATE: Prices are quoted in US Dollars | Per Person
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Single supplement applies
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Our prices represent ground service only, however, if you prefer a package to include accommodation this can be arranged accordingly.
Tour Includes:
Tour Excludes:
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Private English Speaking Local Guide
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Tours, activities and transfers as mentioned by air conditioned vehicle
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Sightseeing entrance fees and permits during guided time
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Private boat fees
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International and domestic flights
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VISA and any VISA related fee - all non ASEAN residents must apply for valid visa
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Travel Insurance (compulsary)
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Hotel Accommodation (recommendations can be provided)
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Services and meals if not mentioned in the itinerary
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All drinks, including water, soft drinks and alcohol
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Laundry, telephone calls and any expenditure of a personal nature
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Tips and gratuities