Price list valid from 1st October 2012 until 31st April 2013
Presentation Welcome to the Elephant Conservation Center of Laos! The first thing that you have to know is that we are NOT an elephant camp! The newly established Elephant Conservation Center is now open, marking a new era for conservation of the Asian elephant within the Lao PDR and offering a unique experience to visitors wishing to contribute to the protection of an endangered species. The first of its kind in Laos, the Center, launched in association with the NGO ElefantAsia, is an innovative approach that combines conservation of an endangered species with nature tourism. Here, you will experience the power of the majestic elephant. At the Center, a dedicated team of guides, mahouts and elephant vets will take you into the world of Lao elephants. Amidst the most beautiful scenery Laos can offer, the Center is the perfect hideaway from mass tourism routes and a place where your visit can make a difference. Elephants are on the brink of extinction in Laos and a visit to the Center is a small step towards their survival. Not only will you enjoy a relaxing stay in the Nam Tien protected area but you will also learn all you want to know about Asia’s most iconic creature!
Lao Elephant Sanctuary Co. Ltd. Nam Tien Protected Area, Sayaboury, Lao PDR Tel: + 856-30-9471308 / Mob: +856-20-96590665 Email: seb@elephantconservationcenter.com Marketing@elephantconservationcenter.com www.elephantconservationcenter.com Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2642380d2624675-Reviews-Elephant_Conservation_Center-Sayaboury.html Facebook: elephant conservation center Twitter: laoselephantCC
Luang Prabang / Luang Prabang Go Back
Vientiane / Luang Prabang Go Back
Luang Prabang / Vientiane Go Back
2 days / 1 night package
Luang Prabang / Luang Prabang
You are in Luang Prabang, you would like to do an excursion of 2 days in an extraordinary relaxing environment, on the shores of a lake, surrounded by a natural forest and furthermore meet some elephants? This 2 days / 1 night package is for you! You can reach Sayaboury easily in only 2 and half hours drive by private transport. Day 1: Transfer by minivan from Luang Prabang to Sayaboury – Boat trip – Lunch – Visit of the Center – Encounter elephants, veterinarians, mahouts and guides – Elephant Bath – Follow the elephants in the forest – Dinner •
Transfer by minivan from Luang Prabang to Sayaboury In the morning at 8 am we will pick you up from your guest house and leave Luang Prabang by minivan to the natural habitat of the Asian Elephant, in Sayaboury province, South West of Luang Prabang. 2 and half hours later, you will arrive at the Nam Tien Lake pier. This is a majestic lake with many islands surrounded by untouched tropical forest. Welcome to your idyllic holiday destination!
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Short boat trip on the Nam Tien lake You will take the ECC boat for 15 minutes to reach the Center. An English speaking guide will welcome you before settling into your comfortable bungalow.
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Lunch : enjoy a variety of Lao foods are served at our restaurant.
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Guided visit of the Center with veterinarians You are going to visit the only hospital dedicated to elephants in Laos. A vet will talk to you about their work here and will show around. Then, you will have further opportunity to see, observe and learn about the mysterious pachyderm at the museum and at the mahout school.
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Interacting with elephants (Step 1) The Mahouts will then show you the three different ways to go up and down from an elephant in the traditional way (bareback). If you are interested, you may give it a try.
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Elephant Bath Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and his elephant.
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Follow the elephants to their night resting place. You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place.
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Sunset cruise on the lake Take a boat trip on the lake to watch the sunset over the islands while enjoying a fresh drink and snacks. Before dinner, you will have some time to visit the elephant museum, swim or simply relax on the lake shore.
Day 2: Breakfast – Walk in the forest and visit the Nursery – Boat trip – Interacting with elephants (Step 2) – Lunch – Transfer back to Luang Prabang Enjoy a western style breakfast served in our restaurant •
Discover the Nursery (15 minutes walk) You will go for a walk with the guide and mahouts through the forest to visit the elephant nursery. It is located deep inside the forest where the baby elephants are learning how to sustain themselves, closely watched by mum. You will receive information about the reproduction program set up by the NGO ElefantAsia while watching them play.
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Interacting with elephants (Step 2) You are now going to spend some intimate time at the Yard with Mae Khamon, Mae Bounnam, Mae Dok and Phu Thongkhoon, our four resident elephants. Elephants have a delicate diet, and under professional guidance, you will feed them. You may also learn how to ride bareback, the traditional way, sitting on the neck with the help of mahouts and guides.
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Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
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Transfer back to Luang Prabang by minivan After lunch, you will leave the ECC and return to Luang Prabang with unique memories of this majestic elephant experience. Arrival at your Hotel at around 6 pm.
Prices (in US$ per person) - MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 PAX Pax Total in USD
1
2
3
4 and up
345
240
205
188
* supplement single room: 25$ The price includes: English speaking team on site, Food (four meals), drinking water and accommodation: bungalow (double or twin bed), with communal wash facilities (hot shower) Activities as described, Transportation from Luang Prabang by private minivan and return, Boat transfer The price excludes: Personal expenses (Soft drinks, snacks, tips etc.) Travel insurance Bank transfer fees, Anything not mentioned in ‘The price includes’.
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3 days / 2 nights packages Would you like to do an excursion of 3 days in an extraordinary relaxing environment, on the shores of a lake, surrounded by a natural forest and furthermore meet some elephants? This 3 days / 2 nights package is for you! Different packages according to your place of departure and destination: •
Luang Prabang / Luang Prabang (transportation included) You can reach Sayaboury easily in only 2 and half hour drive by private transport.
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Luang Prabang / Vientiane (transportation included) Departure on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS ONLY You can arrive at Sayaboury easily in only 2 and half hour drive by private transport from Luang Prabang. After your relaxing stay of three days you can reach Vientiane by plane in one hour.
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Vientiane / Luang Prabang (transportation included) Departure on MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYS ONLY You can arrive at Sayaboury easily by plane from Vientiane in only an hour. After the trip, you are transferred to Luang Prabang by private transportation.
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Sayaboury / Sayaboury (transportation NOT included) We will pick you up either from the Sayaboury bus station or from your guest house and bring you to the Center. We take you back to Sayaboury city after the trip..
Special note: There are 2 buses per day from Luang Prabang to Sayaboury respectively at 8:00am and 2:00pm. The price per person is 60.000Kip one way. It takes approximately 4 hours to reach Sayaboury city. There are 3 buses per day from Vientiane respectively at 9:00am, 4:00pm and 6:30pm. The price per person is about 110 000Kip one way. It takes approximately 10 hours to reach Sayaboury city. Please note that it is necessary to be at the bus station at least one hour before the departure time as tickets cannot by purchased in advance. Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2642380d2624675-Reviews-Elephant_Conservation_Center-Sayaboury.html Facebook: elephant conservation center Twitter: laoselephantCC
3 days / 2 nights package
Luang Prabang / Luang Prabang
Day 1: Transfer to Sayaboury – Boat trip – Lunch at the restaurant – Visit of the Center – Encounter elephants, veterinarians, mahouts and guides – Elephant Bath – Follow the elephants in the forest – Dinner at the Restaurant •
Transfer by minivan from Luang Prabang to Sayaboury In the morning at 8 am we will pick you up from your guest house and leave Luang Prabang by minivan to the natural habitat of the Asian Elephant, in Sayaboury province, South West of Luang Prabang. 2 and a half hours later, you will arrive at the Nam Tien Lake pier. This is a majestic lake with many islands surrounded by untouched tropical forest. Welcome to your idyllic holiday destination, the world of the Asian Elephant!
•
Short boat trip on the Nam Tien lake Transfer to the ECC by boat over the lake. An English speaking guide will welcome you before checking in your comfortable bungalow.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Guided visit of the Center with veterinarians You are going to see the only hospital dedicated to elephants in Laos. A vet will talk to you about their work and will show you around. You will then have further opportunity to see, observe and learn about the mysterious pachyderm at the museum and at the mahout school.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 1) The Mahouts will then show you the three different ways to get up and down from an elephant in the traditional way (bareback). If you are interested, you may give it a try.
•
Elephant Bath Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and his elephant.
•
Follow the elephants to their night resting place. You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Before dinner, you will have some time to relax on the lake shore, visit the elephant museum, swim or simply enjoy a fresh drink.
Day 2: Breakfast – Trekking with elephants – Lunch at the Restaurant – Visit the Nursery – Interacting with elephant (Step 2) – Elephant Bath – Sunset Cruise – Dinner at the restaurant Enjoy a western breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Walk with elephants and explore the forest (1 hour walk) After a safety briefing, you will join the elephants for their daily exercise, an hour walk in the surrounding tropical forest. Stay close to the elephant, he will show you the way. Your guide will teach you how Lao people use plants and trees collected from the jungle.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 2) You are now going to spend some intimate time at the Yard with Mae Khamon, Mae Bounnam, Mae Dok and Phu Thongkhoon, our four resident elephants. Elephants have a delicate diet, and under professional guidance, you will feed them. You may also learn how to ride bareback, the traditional way, sitting on the neck with the help of mahouts and guides.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Discover the Nursery (15 minutes walk) After lunch, you will visit our elephant nursery. It is located deep inside the forest where the baby elephants are learning how to sustain themselves, closely watched by mum. You will receive information about the reproduction program set up by the NGO ElefantAsia while watching them play.
•
Elephant Bath Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and his elephant.
•
Follow the elephants to their night resting place. You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Using your knowledge recently acquired about commanding an elephant, it should not be a problem for you to take part in the action.
•
Sunset cruise on the lake Take a boat trip on the lake to watch the sunset over the islands while enjoying a fresh drink and snacks. Before dinner, you will have some time to visit the elephant museum, swim or simply relax on the lake shore.
Day 3: Breakfast – Trekking – Transfer back to Luang Prabang by minivan Enjoy a western-style breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Trekking and sightseeing (2 hours walk) Your guide will lead you for a half day trek through the forest to discover a hidden sacred Buddha footprint… You will learn about the local customs and feel amazed about the beauty of the forest and landscapes.
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Transfer back to Luang Prabang by minivan After a last lunch, it will be time to say goodbye and to leave the site. A minivan will take you back to Luang Prabang. Arrival at your Hotel at around 6 pm.
Prices (in US$ per person) - MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 PAX Pax
1
Total in USD 485 *Supplement single room 25$
2
3
4 and up
330
278
253
The price includes: English speaking team on site, Food (seven meals), drinkable water and accommodation: bungalow (double bed or twin beds) with communal wash facilities (hot shower) Activities as described, Transportation as mentioned. The price excludes: Personal expenses (Soft drinks, snacks, tips etc.) Travel insurance Bank transfer fees, Anything not mentioned in ‘The price includes’.
3 days / 2 nights package
Luang Prabang / Vientiane
Day 1: Transfer by minivan from Luang Prabang to Sayaboury – Boat trip – Lunch – Visit of the Center – Encounter with elephants, veterinarians, mahouts and guides – Elephant Bath – Follow the elephants in the forest – Dinner •
Transfer by minivan from Luang Prabang to Sayaboury: In the morning at 8 am we will pick you up at your guest house and leave Luang Prabang by minivan to the natural habitat of the Asian Elephant, in Sayaboury province, South West of Luang Prabang. 2 and a half hours later, you will arrive at the Nam Tien Lake pier. This is a majestic lake with many islands surrounded by untouched tropical forest. Welcome to your idyllic holiday destination, the land of the Asian Elephant!
•
Short boat trip on the Nam Tien lake Transfer to the ECC by boat over the lake. An English speaking guide will welcome you before checking in to your comfortable bungalow.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Guided visit of the Center with veterinarians You are going to see the only hospital dedicated to elephants in Laos. A vet will talk to you about their work and will show you around. You will then have further opportunity to see, observe and learn about the mysterious pachyderm at the museum and at the mahout school.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 1) The Mahouts will then show you the three different ways to get up and down from an elephant in the traditional way (bareback). If you are interested, you may give it a try.
•
Elephant Bath Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and the elephant.
•
Follow the elephants to their night resting place. You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Before dinner, you will have some time to relax on the lake shore, visit the elephant museum, swim or simply enjoy a fresh drink.
Day 2: Breakfast – Walking with elephants – Interacting with elephants (Step 2) – Lunch – Visit of the Nursery – Elephant Bath – Sunset cruise on the lake – Dinner Enjoy a western-style breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Walk with elephants and explore the forest (1 hour walk) After a safety briefing, you will join the elephants for their daily exercise, an hour walk in the surrounding tropical forest. Stay close to the elephant, he will show you the way. Your guide will teach you how Lao people use plants and trees collected in the jungle.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 2) You are now going to spend some intimate time at the Yard with Mae Khamon, Mae Bounnam, Mae Dok and Phu Thongkhoon, our four resident elephants. Elephants have a delicate diet, and under professional guidance, you will feed them. You may also learn how to ride bareback, the traditional way, sitting on the neck with the help of mahouts and guides.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Discover the Nursery (15 minutes walk) After lunch, you will visit our elephant nursery. It is located deep inside the forest where the baby elephants are learning how to sustain themselves closely watched by mum. You will receive information about the reproduction program set up by the NGO ElefantAsia while watching their play.
•
Elephant Bath: Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and his elephant.
•
Follow the elephants to their night resting place. You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Using your knowledge recently acquired about commanding an elephant, it should not be a problem for you to take part in the action.
•
Sunset cruise on the lake: Take a boat trip on the lake to watch the sunset over the islands while enjoying a fresh drink and snacks. Before dinner, you will have time to visit the elephant museum, swim or simply relax on the lake shore.
Day 3: Breakfast – Trekking to the Buddha’s Footprint – Lunch – Transfer to Sayaboury Airport – Flight from Sayaboury to Vientiane – Transfer by minivan to your hotel Enjoy a western breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Trekking and sightseeing (2 hours walk) Your guide will lead you for a half day trekking through the forest to discover the hidden sacred Buddha footprint. You can learn about local customs and fall in love with the beauty of the forest and landscapes.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
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Transfer to Vientiane by plane: Transfer to Sayaboury airport. At 15:30am you will fly from Sayaboury airport to Vientiane (Wattay). A transfer to your hotel will be arranged.
Prices (in US$ per person) - MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 PAX Pax
1
Total in USD 437 *Supplement Single room 25$
2
3
4 and up
356
329
316
The price includes: English speaking team on site, Food (seven meals), drinking water and accommodation: bungalow (double bed or twin beds) with communal wash facilities (hot shower) Activities as described, Transportation as mentioned. The price excludes: Personal expenses (Soft drinks, snacks, tips etc…) Travel insurance Bank transfer fees, Anything not mentioned in ‘The price includes’.
3 days / 2 nights package
Vientiane / Luang Prabang
Day 1: Transfer airport and flight Vientiane - Sayaboury – Boat trip – Elephant Bath – Dinner •
Transfer from your hotel in Vientiane to Vientiane Wattay airport. At 12:15 am after lunch, we will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to Vientiane Wattay airport. At 2 pm, you fly to Sayaboury, you will arrive an hour later and we will pick you up there to bring you to the Nam Tien lake pier. This is a majestic lake with many islands surrounded by untouched tropical forest. Welcome to your idyllic holiday destination, the Land of the Asian Elephant!
•
Short boat trip on the Nam Tien lake Transfer to the ECC by boat over the lake. An English speaking guide will welcome you before checking in to your comfortable bungalow.
•
Elephant Bath Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and his elephant. Before dinner, you will have time to visit the elephant museum, swim or simply relax on the lake shore.
Day 2: Breakfast – Visit of the Center – Interacting with elephants (Step 1) – Lunch – Visit the Nursery – Elephant Bath – Sunset cruise on the lake – Dinner Enjoy a western-style breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Guided visit of the center with veterinarians You are going to see the only hospital dedicated to elephants in Laos. A vet will talk to you about their work and will show you around. Then, you will have the opportunity to see, observe and learn about the mysterious pachyderm at the museum and at the mahout school.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 1) The Mahouts will then show you the three different ways to get up and down from an elephant in the traditional way (bareback). If you are interested, you may give it a try.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Discover the Nursery (15 minutes walk) After lunch, you will visit our elephant nursery. It is located deep inside the forest where the baby elephants are learning how to sustain themselves closely watched by mum. You will receive information about the reproduction program set up by the NGO ElefantAsia while watching their play.
•
Elephant Bath Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and his elephant.
•
Follow the elephants to their nightly resting place. You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Using your knowledge recently acquired about commanding an elephant, it should not be a problem for you to take part in the action.
•
Sunset cruise on the lake Take a boat trip on the lake to watch the sunset over the islands while enjoying a fresh drink and snacks. Before dinner, you will have time to visit the elephant museum, swim or simply relax on the lake shore.
Day 3: Breakfast – Trekking to a local village – Lunch at the restaurant – Transfer back to Luang Prabang by minivan Enjoy a western-style breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Walk with elephants and explore the forest (1 hour walk) After a safety briefing, you will join the elephants for their daily exercise, an hour walk in the surrounding tropical forest. Stay close to the elephant, he will show you the way. Your guide will teach you how Lao people use plants and trees collected in the jungle.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 2) You are now going to spend some intimate time at the Yard with Mae Khamon, Mae Bounnam, Mae Dok and Phu Thongkhoon, the four resident elephants. Elephants have a delicate diet, and under professional guidance, you will feed them. You may as well learn how to ride bareback, the traditional way, sitting on the neck with the help of mahouts and guides.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Transfer back to Luang Prabang by minivan After lunch, you will leave the ECC by boat where you could have a last stunning view on the lake. We will then bring you back to the Luang Prabang by minivan. Arrival at your Hotel at around 6 pm.
Prices (in US$ per person) - MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 PAX Pax Total in USD
1
2
3
4 and up
437
356
329
316
*Supplement Single room 25$ The price includes: English speaking team on site, Food (six meals), drinking water and accommodation: bungalow (double bed or twin beds) with communal wash facilities (hot shower) Activities as described, Transportation as mentioned. The price excludes: Personal expenses (Soft drinks, snacks, tips etc…) Travel insurance Bank transfer fees, Anything not mentioned in ‘The price includes’.
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3 days / 2 nights package
Sayaboury / Sayaboury
Day 1: Pick up at Sayaboury bus station – Boat trip – Visit of the Center – Encounter with elephants, veterinarians, mahouts and guide – Elephant Bath – Follow the elephants in the forest – Dinner We will pick you up at Sayaboury bus station at the beginning of the afternoon, after lunch, and take you directly to the ECC by tuk tuk, and then by our own boat, across Nam Tien Lake. This is a majestic lake with many islands surrounded by a natural forest. Welcome to your idyllic holiday destination, the Land of the Asian Elephant! •
Short boat trip on the Nam Tien lake: Transfer to the ECC by boat across the lake. An English speaking guide will welcome you before checking in your comfortable bungalow.
•
Guided visit of the Center with veterinarians: You are going to see the only hospital dedicated to elephants in Laos. A vet will talk to you about their work and will show you around. You will then have the opportunity to see, observe and learn about the mysterious pachyderm at the museum and at the mahout school.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 1): The Mahouts will then show you the three different ways to get up and down from an elephant in the traditional way (bareback). If you are interested, you may give it a try.
•
Elephant Bath: Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and elephant.
•
Follow the elephants to their night resting place: You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the rain forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Before dinner, you will have time to relax on the lake shore, visit the elephant museum, swim or simply enjoy a fresh drink.
Day 2: Breakfast – Walking with elephants – Interacting with elephants (Step 2) – Lunch – Visit the Nursery – Elephant feeding – Elephant Bath – Sunset cruise on the lake – Dinner Enjoy a western-style breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Walk with elephants and explore the forest (1 hour walk) After a safety briefing, you will join the elephants for their daily exercise, an hour walk in the surrounding tropical forest. Stay close to the elephant, he will show you the way. Your guide will teach you how Lao people use plants and trees collected in the jungle.
•
Interacting with elephants (Step 2) You are now going to spend some intimate time at the Yard with Mae Khamon, Mae Bounnam, Mae Dok and Phu Thongkhoon, our four resident elephants. Elephants have a delicate diet, and under professional guidance, you will feed them. You can also learn how to ride bareback, the traditional way, sitting on the neck with the help of mahouts and guides.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Discover the Nursery (15 minutes walk) After lunch, you will visit our elephant nursery. It is located deep inside the forest where the baby elephants are learning how to sustain themselves closely watched by mum. You will receive information about the reproduction program set up by the NGO ElefantAsia while watching them play.
•
Elephant Bath Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. You will witness the unique bond between the mahout and his elephant.
•
Follow the elephants to their night resting place. You will be welcomed to join the mahouts for a walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Using your knowledge recently acquired about commanding an elephant, it should not be a problem for you to take part in the action.
•
Sunset cruise on the lake Take a boat trip on the lake to watch the sunset over the islands while enjoying a fresh drink and snacks. Before dinner, you will have some time to visit the elephant museum, swim or simply relax on the lake shore.
Day 3: Breakfast – Trekking to the Buddha’s Footprint – Lunch – Transfer back to Sayaboury Bus Station Enjoy a western-style breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Trekking and sightseeing (2 hours walk) Your guide will lead you for a half day trekking through the forest to discover the hidden sacred Buddha footprint… You can learn about local customs and fall in love with the beauty of the forest and landscapes.
•
Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
•
Transfer back to Sayaboury bus station After lunch, you will leave the ECC by boat Sayaboury Bus Station at 12:30pm.
Prices (in US$ per person) - MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 12 PAX Pax Total in USD
1
2
3
4 and up
175
175
175
175
*Supplement Single Room: 25$ The price includes: English speaking team on site, Food (six meals), drinking water and accommodation: bungalow (double bed or twin beds) with communal wash facilities (hot shower) Activities as described, Transportation as mentioned. The price excludes: Personal expenses (Soft drinks, snacks, tips etc…) Travel insurance Bank transfer fees, Anything not mentioned in ‘The price includes’.
6 days eco-volunteering
Sayaboury / Sayaboury
Eco-volunteering, what is it? These kinds of programs have been established to give participants from around the globe the opportunity to visit a number of underprivileged countries and to participate in a tailor made program consisting of volunteer work and nature tourism. Our philosophy is all inclusive and the participants are accompanied at all times by our team members. The core program is generally of 6 days / 5 nights duration with a number of opportunities to extend the trip with supplementary volunteer or adventure tours. By experiencing this package, you will help the Elephant Conservation Center to develop. You will be able to help the mahouts, to meet the veterinarians and to learn about the Asian elephant thanks our English speaking guides. You will observe the elephant bath and discover the baby elephants in the nursery. You will sleep in a traditional Lao way? and eat a variety of Lao foods with all the staff, family style.
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6 days eco-volunteering
Sayaboury / Sayaboury
Day 1: Pick up at Sayaboury bus station – Boat on the Nam Tien lake – Visit of the Center – Encounter with elephants, veterinarians, mahouts and guide – Interaction with elephants (Step 1) – Elephant Bath – Bring back Elephants in the forest – Time to relax – Dinner with the Staff We will pick you up at Sayaboury bus station at the beginning of the afternoon and take you directly to the ECC by tuk tuk, and then by our own boat, across the Nam Tien Lake. This is a majestic lake with many islands surrounded by natural forest. Welcome to the relaxing environment inside the Land of the Asian Elephant! An English speaking guide will welcome you before checking in to your dormitory. Refreshment and introduction to the ECC. After a safety briefing, the guide will take you on a tour of the Center, explaining you the itinerary of your eco-volunteering stay at the ECC and introducing the various workshops you can attend. •
Visit of the Center and meet the elephants and veterinarians: You are going to meet the Veterinarians in the only hospital dedicated to elephant in Laos. An English speaking vet will talk to you about their work and will show you around. You will then have the opportunity to see, observe and learn about the majestic Asian Elephants.
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Interacting with elephants (Step 1): The Mahouts will then show you the three different ways to get up and down from an elephant in the traditional way (bareback). If you are interested, you may give it a try.
•
Elephant Bath: At the end of the afternoon, you will watch the elephant bath given by mahouts. This is a unique experience where you will witness first hand the close bond between the elephant and his mahout.
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Follow the Elephants to their nightly resting place: You will join the mahouts for an hour walk in the forest to take the elephants back to their nightly resting place. Before dinner, you will have time to relax on the lake shore, visit the elephant museum, swim, assist the cooks in the kitchen or simply enjoy a cold drink. After a Lao Dinner with all of the Staff, you will be welcomed to share time with the staff: play cards, darts or music, learn Lao or teach our staff English.
Day 2 to 5: Help the Elephant Conservation Center: Breakfast – Join Mahouts at work – Pick up Elephants in the forest – Walk with elephants – Interaction with elephants (Step 2) – Lunch – Community work / Discover the Nursery – Elephant Bath – Take elephants back to the forest – Time to relax – Dinner Enjoy a western-style Breakfast served in our restaurant. •
Join Mahouts for their daily tasks with elephants: In the morning you are welcome to join the mahouts to pick up the elephants in the forest and bring them to the yard for their daily walk. You will then help them to collect natural fodder in the forest, clean the site of elephant dung, feed the elephants the fodder you have collected, bring elephants to the lake for a bath, bring them back to the forest to relax for their midday break and so on. You can also help vets to prepare food for the daily elephant care.
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Walk with elephants and explore the forest: You will join other visitors once or twice a week for a 1h walk with elephants in the surrounding forest. After a safety briefing, stay close to the elephant, he will show you the way. Your guide will teach you how Lao people use plants and trees collected in the jungle.
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Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
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Join the staff for community work (the nature of which may vary depending on the needs at the Center) Every afternoon, you will join the staff for the daily activities. For example: gardening, cooking, maintenance, painting, building, cleaning the site (Hospital, shop, Yard, Garden…)
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Discover the Nursery: You will have the opportunity to go for a walk with the guide and mahouts through the forest to visit the nursery twice a week. It is located deep inside the forest where the baby elephants are learning how to sustain themselves, closely watched by mum. You will receive information about the reproduction program set up by the NGO ElefantAsia while watching them play. The return to the ECC will be arranged by our boat across the magnificent lake. (15 minutes walk)
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Elephant Bath: At the end of the afternoon, you will watch the elephant bath given by the mahouts. This is a unique experience where you will witness first hand the close bond between the elephant and his mahout.
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Follow the elephant to their night resting place: You will be able to bring the elephants back to their nightly resting place using the elephant commands you have learnt the day before. Before dinner, you will have time to relax on the lake shore, visit the elephant museum, swim or simply enjoy a cold drink or assist the cooks in the kitchen. After a Lao Dinner with all of the Staff, you will be welcomed to share time with the staff: play cards, darts or music, learn Lao or teach our staff English. You will have the opportunity to sleep in a traditional Lao house.
Day 6: Breakfast – Pick up Elephants in the forest – Trekking to the Buddha Footprint – Lunch – Transfer to Sayaboury town Center Enjoy a western Breakfast served in our restaurant. You will join the mahouts one last time to collect the elephants from the forest. •
Trekking and sightseeing: Your guide will lead you for a half day trek through the forest to discover the hidden sacred Buddha footprint. You can learn about the local customs and fall in love with the beauty of the forest and landscapes. (2 hours walk)
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Lunch: enjoy a variety of Lao foods served at our restaurant.
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Transfer to Sayaboury City: After lunch, you will leave the ECC by boat where you could have a last stunning view on the lake. We will bring you back to the Sayaboury bus station or in a guest house by tuktuk. Special note: Medical Care of the elephants is only undertaken by qualified veterinary professionals. Unfortunately you will be unable to participate in this activity. Thank you for your understanding.
Price per person (US$): 399$ MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 10 PAX
The price includes: English speaking team on site, Food (fifteen meals), drinking water and accommodation: bungalow (double bed or twin beds) with communal wash facilities (hot shower) Activities as described, Transportation as mentioned.
The price excludes: Personal expenses (Soft drinks, snacks, tips etc…) Travel insurance Bank transfer fees, Anything not mentioned in ‘The price includes’.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS Created on 07/02/2012
Terms and Conditions CURRENCY All amounts mentioned in this quotation are stated in US Dollars, but are occasionally calculated in other currencies - especially when using a credit card. BOOKING All Green Discovery clients are deemed to have read these terms and conditions and have signed a reservation form which must be made directly between the customer and Green Discovery Laos (GDL). The booking including the confirmation of the number of participants is required 6 weeks, at the very least 4 weeks, before the trip departure. A list of participants’ names incl. title (Ms., Mr.), passport numbers and their respective profession is needed at least 14 days prior to the departure. These data are needed to apply for the permit to be issued by the Lao National Tourism Administration. To secure a booking, Green Discovery requires a completed booking containing all relevant information detailed above by e-mail, telephone or fax. Clients booking with Green Discovery are deemed to accept these terms and conditions and sign a reservation form. A booking is accepted and a contract is entered into as soon as Green Discovery issues a written confirmation of the booking. PAYMENT An invoice will be issued following the confirmation of the booking and the submission of the participants’ details as stated above. Payments can be made via credit card, which will incur a 3% surcharge, bank transfer, or cash. Account details are given on the invoice. Note that all bank transfer fees have to be covered in full by the client. CANCELLATION (ALL SEASONS) Due to the wide range of hotel cancellation policies, the following is our general regulation. Cancellation less than 30 days prior to arrival date: - 50% charges of first night from all rooms requested for will be applied - 30% charges of all land transportation requested for will be applied Cancellation less than 15 days prior to arrival date: - Full charges of first night from all rooms requested for will be applied - 50% charges from all transportation requested for will be applied Cancellation less than 72 hours (3 days) prior to the arrival date or ‘no show’: - Full charge from all services requested for will be applied FLIGHT Flight schedule and air fares are subject to change without prior notice. In the event of cancellation by the client after issuance of a flight ticket, a cancellation fee will be applied based on the policy of the Airline . CHILD POLICY 1 - 4 years old: free of charge (for tour only) with no supplement single 5 - 10 years old: 25% discount (for tour only) with no supplement single Over 10 years: full charge TOUR LEADER AND FOC POLICY We offer a discount for the Tour Leader based on the group size as follows: Group of 1 to 5 pax: 15% Group of 6 to 10 pax: 20% Group over 10 pax: 25% We do not offer FOC. CANCELLATION BY GREEN DISCOVERY LAOS Green Discovery Laos reserves the right to cancel any trip due to reasons beyond its control (i.e.: natural disasters or political instability). In such a case Green Discovery Laos will refund monies received in full. INSURANCE Green Discovery Laos guarantees that all its buses, trucks and motorbikes and used by Green Discovery are insured as commercial passenger vehicle. Insurance coverage does not apply after the passengers have exited the vehicle.
A private travel insurance is compulsory for all people traveling with Green Discovery Laos. Your travel insurance must provide cover against personal accident, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability. We also advise to contract insurance coverage against cancellation, curtailment, and loss of luggage and personal effects. The participants must be aware that during the course of the trip certain risks and dangers may occur, including but not limited to hazards of traveling on a mountain bicycle, white water raft, kayak, climbing rocks, or driving in a motor vehicle. It may also involve an accident or illness in remote places without appropriate facilities, or be caused by the forces of nature. The client agrees to assume all risks associated with the trip and agrees that no liability will be attached to the company or its outfitter, employees or agent, or to any member of the tour group. Green Discovery accepts no liability in respect of death, personal injury, illness or delay of the passenger, or for any loss or damage to the property of the participant during the course of the trip, however caused. PASSPORTS AND VISAS Clients must carry a valid passport and obtain the relevant visas when traveling with Green Discovery Laos. We can not accept responsibility if entry is denied to Laos or any other country due to incorrect visa or passport documentation. COMPLAINTS If a client has a complaint about the tour, he or she must make it known to the tour guide (leader) as soon as possible so that he/she is able to take appropriate action at the earliest opportunity. If the client is not satisfied with our response and he/she feels his or her enjoyment of the tour will be significantly affected the client should contact our manager at the location he/she is at and/or our head office in Vientiane to discuss how we might best resolve the problem. If the client remains unsatisfied after return from the tour, we must be notified in writing within 30 days. RESPONSIBILITY When booking on a Green Discovery Laos tour, the client understands that Green Discovery Laos runs adventure tours in Southeast Asia where the standards of accommodation, transport, safety, hygiene, level of infrastructure development and medical facilities, and telecommunication services are not necessarily the same as one may be used to at home, or one would find on a conventional holiday. This type of holiday inherently involves a higher level of personal risk than a ‘conventional holiday’. Green Discovery Laos, the Government of Laos and the Lao National Tourism Administration cannot accept any responsibility for accidents, injuries, death, or loss of personnel effects. The client understands that during the course of the tour certain events may occur, including, but not limited to, accident or illness in remote places without medical facilities, political instability and the forces of nature. The client agrees to assume all risks associated with the journey to the maximum extent permitted by law. Each client acknowledges that travel on a Green Discovery Laos tour requires a degree of flexibility, and understands that the itinerary, accommodation and modes of transport are subject to change without prior notice due to local circumstances. Should Green Discovery Laos deem it advisable to amend an itinerary for any reason, it may do so by shortening, varying or re -routing any trip. These changes are binding and additional expenses will be charged to the client, if the reason for any alteration is outside control from Green Discovery Laos. While traveling with Green Discovery Laos, the client agrees to accept the authority of the leader or local operator at all time. He/she is aware that travel within a group may involve compromise to accommodate the diverse desires and physical abilities of group members. The client understands that Green Discovery Laos reserves the right to decline the participation of any person as a member of the group at any time. The client acknowledges that Green Discovery Laos contracts a network of companies, government agencies and individuals throughout the country to assist in the running of its tours. To the best of Green Discovery Laos’ knowledge, these third parties are qualified to perform the duties they are contracted to perform. However, GDL will not be held liable for any injury, damage, loss, delay or irregularity that may occur due to the behavior of these third parties. Green Discovery Laos Group will not accept responsibility or liability for any traveler who contravenes any law or regulation of Lao P. D. R. No employee, servant or agent of Green Discovery Laos has authority to alter these conditions.
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Elephant Conservation Center 2D/1N starts/ends in LPB
Elephant Conservation Center 3D/2N starts/ends in Sayaboury
Elephant Conservation Center 3D/2N starts/ends in LPB
Elephant Conservation Center 3D/2N starts in LPB ends in VTE
Elephant Conservation Center 3D/2N starts in VTE ends in LPB
Elephant Conservation Center 6D eco-volunteering
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Package Name
SB-01
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Sayaboury ECC Rate Card 2012
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$399
$437
$437
$485
$175
$345
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$399
$356
$356
$330
$175
$240
2
$399
$329
$329
$278
$175
$205
3
$399
$316
$316
$253
$175
$188
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$399
$316
$316
$253
$175
$188
5
$399
$316
$316
$253
$175
$188
6
$399
$316
$316
$253
$175
$188
7
$399
$316
$316
$253
$175
$188
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GREEN DISC0VERY LAOS PO Box: 9811 Hang Boun Rd, Vientiane Agent Cell phone:+856-20- 7751 9309 Tel: +856-21-264 680 Fax:+856-21 264 679 info@greendiscoverylaos.com www.greendiscoverylaos.com
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