Innovative community based & eco-friendly adventures
YOUR TOURS BENEFITS LAOS We do our best to be Innovative, Responsible and Fair while providing Inspirational adventures for people of all ages!
Tiger Trail has been internationally recognized as a pioneer, creating new and unique adventures for travels to participate and responsibly in tourism by setting new standards. Since its inception in the year 2000, Tiger Trail has specialized in small group inspirational experiences which strive to be unique. One of our main goals is to provide meaningful excursions to individuals and groups who wish to experience Lao life in purity, and are willing to respect nature, tradition, and culture.
ABOUT OUR TEAM
It takes a lot of enthusiastic, dedicated people to create Tiger Trail trips in urban and remote areas of Laos. With a workforce of more than 50 full time travel enthusiasts and volunteers from around the globe, our team maintains a strong emphasis on quality to maintain the highest standards available. We keep this spirit of adventure in mind when creating our tours, but also go beyond the surface and use our resources and influence to create sustainable change in communities.
OUR CORE VALUES Combining Customer Satisfaction & Community Support is our No. 1 priority
Create a lasting experience for every single visitor Engage, manage and maintain support of community work as our social responsibility Manage guest concerns and issues in a timely manner, no matter what the circumstance. Protection of local culture, tradition, and natural resources.
WHY BOOK WITH US... What's the difference? Tiger Trail invests in sustainable tourism (tourisme equitable, nachhaltiger Tourismus...) and treats the areas we visit, and their residents, respectfully and responsibly. We provide a higher standard of service AND provide local communities with assistance and financial capital. We charge slightly higher prices because a large percentage of the tour price goes directly back to the community. By going on a 'Fair Trek' tour or to the Elephant Village you are sponsoring the community and the local Elephants. So, what IS the difference? • We develop exciting new ideas and products and bring them to the local market first. • We focus on rural development and bring income to local communities through tourism.
Fair Trek • We invented Fair Trek in order to benefit locals. • We cooperate directly with 7 villages as well as local authorities (NTA and PTO & SNV) to maintain a mutually beneficial relationship with the local people. • We created a village fund to fairly distribute the income from our tours to 7 villages.
Elephant Village (The Elephant Park Project): • We provide a permanent home to our elephants, create local jobs for villagers and educate travelers about Lao Elephants. • We have a full-time vetenerian and elephant care staff of professionals from around the world (Germany, Thailand) • We have built an Elephant hospital to provide free medical care to our animals and others (even our competitors)! • We grow or buy elephant food from local farmers to provide constant income and discourage slash-and-burn farming.
Many say they want to be responsible travellers, but who REALLY is? Low-priced, run-of-the-mill tours are everywhere...
Responsible community based tourism, you find here!
! e c n e r e f f i d YOU make the
What is Fair Trek? “Fair Trek” is a Luang Prabang based initiative between villages, the government, local tour operators and NGO’s. It supports villages, whenever guests enter the protected area and maximizes positive impacts on the communities. Fair Trek also created the Village Development Fund, which provides financial assistance towards improving the local area. Two dollars per person per trip is allocated to the Fund in addition to the “local payment” fees, which fund local tour guides and guest families. By spending the night in a homestay, for example, you are directly contributing to that village. A limited number of guests can take part in daily activities in the protected area.
Why should I book a Fair Trek? “Fair Trek” offers a new alternative to mainstream tourism practices. “Fair Trek” is based on good sustainable and community-based principles. This means local people will directly benefit from your tour fees and by participating you will be providing much needed income and job opportunities to the rural locals. Local authorities and NGO’s and volunteers ensure the quality of the trip as well as monitor the impact of the Project on the local community.
The Village Development Fund Fair Trek is a young innovative project and has been collecting money since 2007. The operating company has no access to this fund and it is only allowed to be used to improve local infrastructure profiting the entire community. Future projects include improving the water supply, building irrigation systems, creating communication networks, introducing solar pannels for electricity, supporting local schools and other related projects.
The Future of Fair Trek In the first year after project initiation, Tiger Trail brought over 3.000 visitors to the protected area. We look forward to showing this beautiful region to even more travelers in the future. We have also started some new pojects like the Clay School in Ban Na Luang. The first ever Eco Clay built school offering two class rooms and a new library to the children and families of B an Na Luang.
Where does your money go? If I go on a Trek, where does my money go? If you go trekking, kayaking, and/or biking with Fair Trek about 33% of the tour cost goes back to the community. Fair Trek supports the locals and protects the environment in the trekking area. For example, when you go on a two day trek the local people will receive around 33% of your total tour fee ( based on 2 persons going). On a one day trek without overnight stay, 24% of your tour fees will still go directly into the local community that you will be visiting. Tax (15%) Village Fund (2$ per person), Entrance, Cooking, Sleeping and Local Guide (33%)
Office, Advertising, Reinvestments, Profit (20%)
Transfers, Boat Operation, Tiger Trail Guide, Administration (32%)
If I go to the Elephant Village, where does my money go? If you go Elephant riding or take part in the Mahout Experience about 35% of the cost goes directly to the Elephants! Elephant XL Camp was created in 2003 to protect Asian Elephants and bring them away from brutal logging work. Now named the Elephant Village, the project provides the Elephants with food, trained staff, medical care, natural environment and supports the local community ( turn to page 14 to find out more ). For example, 35% of the tour fee for a half day Elephant ride will be used to care for the Elephants at Elephant Village ( based on 4 persons going ).
Tax (15%) Elephant Village Food, Staff Training Vetinary Care, Maintainance and Operations (35%)
Office, Advertising, Reinvestments, Profit (20%)
Transfers, Boat Operation, Tiger Trail Guide, Administration (30%)
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"Fair Trek" - One Day Trek
DEPARTS: MO-WE-SA
Easy to Medium terrain (6-7 hrs. trekking) A breath of fresh air over the hills and through the woods... Leaving town we go to the Fair Trek area and then continue onward into lush, green nature… for a day rich with lasting memories. Our trail takes you along jungle trails into the mountains for breath taking views of limestone rock formations and spectacular scenery. It's uphill, but well worth it! You will also visit the villages where lowland Lao, Hmong and Khamu people have made their living from farming for the past thousands of years… Be a part of their daily life and experience a magnifi cent mountain area. FT-1
"THE LIZARD" - One Day Biking
DEPARTS:
MO-WE-FR Easy- great for beginner s (30km, 4 hrs. biking, Grade 1) A full day bike tour starts aroun d the wonderful world heritage town of Luang Prabang. This tour includ es dirt road riding and a sensat ional visit to our Elephant Park Projec t area, plus sightseeing (weavi ng village, grave of Henry Mohout… ) along the way. You follow the Nam Khan river, local villages and exp erience the daily Lao lifestyle. The journey takes you into the cou ntryside and away from city life , where you’ll discover beautiful scenery and mountain landscape s. A perfect trip for beginners. M1
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life, discover village d an le d ad p ly enry river! Slow tiful Nam Khan e grave site of H u th ea d b an e th en n m o er k r. kaya mountains, fish g off in the rive en lin Enjoy a scenic o re g co d o al an ff u sh b lu at trysides, r the water tected Elephants wonderful coun ro r!). Watch out fo p re e lo th p e ex se ch to n y re cal F , where a opportunit Mohout (Histori Luang Prabang ill also have the in w s d u en yo s, ip u tr h e it th w n stream, When you book ay paddling dow d a er ft A e! ag Elephant Vill KNK-1 waiting for you. transfer will be
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Fair Trek - 3 Days
Fair Trek - Two Days
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DEPARTS: We-Fr-Su
We will begin this three-day trekking adventure about 60km out of Luang Prabang along the Nam Ou river, stopping at a Khamu village a following local trails to a small Hmong community, where we will be spending the night. After an early breakfast, we will start another day of trekking to another village. You will walk through the hills and take in amazing views on this wonderful trekking adventure! FT-3
Biking+Elephants+Trekking+Kayaking - 3 Days “Got to have it all� DEPARTS: TU-FR-SU
Jump on the bike an d cycle through the Na m Khan river valley to the Fair Trek region. Meet the Elep hants and go on a one hour rid e. Then we start trekk ing to your first villa The next morning yo ge homestay. u will start early for a da y of hiking through hi local villages followe lls and d by another night wi th the local commun day of your adventur ity. The last e we will trek down to Tad Sae Waterfall to before you hop into relax your kayak and float down the Nam Khan Luang Prabang! BE back to TK-3
TREKKING "Longkut Trek"– One day Trek
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"Tinpha Trek"– One day Trek
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Kuang Si Waterfall Trek
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Two Day Trek & Khamu village stay Medium- Difficult (Day 1: 6-7 hrs., Day 2: 4-5 hrs. trekking) Meet and greet the villagers. Spend the night with a family. This hiking tour combines both the “Longkut” and “Tinpha” treks through our exclusive trekking area, near the highest mountain range in the vicinity of Luang Prabang, and to the Elephant Park Project (upon request). This trek is a great introduction to the different ethnic minority villages and their centuries-old lifestyles as it includes an overnight stay in a family home in the Khamu village. FT-2
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6+ hrs., Day 3: NEW program 4+ hrs. trekkin , NEW area, U g) NIQUE experi focuses on th ence. This tou e Hmong com r munities and life style. You Lao Sung (Hm will overnight ong) in very basic v with families illage home st and close to L ays ao rural life on bring the spir the countrysi it of an explore de – r and an easy g o in g a tt itude! We will begin the three-day tr ekking adven 60km out of L ture about uang Prabang … along the bea Ou river, stop utiful Nam ping at the Kh amu village (P continuing alo h a P hong) and ng local trails to a small Hm in the mounta o n g ins, where we community will be spend We will spend in g the night. the evening w ith the village children, who fa m will come to se ilies and the e the foreign early breakfast lo n g-nose “falan , we will set o gs”. After an ff for a long d where you wil a y o f trekking to th l be greeted w e Hmong villa ith another w walk over sm arm, but curio ge, all hills and up us welcome. and down to normally live. Y ou the higher are FT-3 as where the Hmong OPTION: If yo u are interest ed in a more in culture you m depth experie ay stay in this nce with Hmo village for ano normal day o ng for other sk ther day. You A f a local famil will than follo y, going out in village will pu wa to the field an t you to work d forests… but ! This will crea NEW trails! the te a four day e On the last da xcursion. FT-4 y of this trekk ing adventure a few more vil , your guide w lages on your ill lead you th way back tow transportatio rough ards Luang Pra n in one of th bang with fin e local Songth makes this a tr al aews. Our loc uly unique ex al, Hmong gu perience and nice memorie ides you will take s… home more th an just
BIKING Are your feet tired? We offer guided city cycling tours through Luang Prabang (CB-1) as well as bicycle tours to the famous Kuang Si waterfall (KSB-1). But if you would like to spend the day off road and on dirt paths...
"THE LIZARD"– circuit, M1, 1 Day
M1
Biking M2, 1 Day, Medium
M2
Biking + Trekking
One Day on two whe els + two feet Choose your bike and head out from Luang Prabang to the Fair Trek area choosing from any of the biking tours. After a picnic lunch, co ntinue your day of adventure with the “Tinpha” Trek ( see page 8 for a description ) experience all the beau ty this region has to offer on foot as wel l. BT-1
Biking + Kayaking
s + a paddle
One Day on two wheel
d e biking tours and spen Choose from any of th nch rt road followed by lu the morning on the di . Afterwards enjoy the at The Elephant Village the water enjoying an rest of the afternoon on with plenty of sights easy kayak (Grade 1-2) rn to Luang Prabang. along the river to retu 3 hrs. The best of both Total on river about 2activities! BK-1
"SMALL CHILLI",
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This mountain b ike trip combines great cycling wit discover authen h the chance to tic Lao rural life. Le ave the beaten p own adventure o ath and find you utside of town. W r e will pass small our Elephant Vill rivers and also vi age during this ri sit de on dusty road paths. Take your s and small walki time along the w ng ay to stroll aroun break in a shady d the villages an place for a picnic d lunch… M3
Ask for an ex tended ride a nd boat trip on the Nam Kha Tad Sae wate n to rfall- the per fect way to co ol o ff after yo ur trip!!
"CHICKEN RUN",
Difficult- for the
M4, 1 Day,
adventurous
guys (35+km, 4 hrs. b iking, Grade 3+) Single trails, rive r crossings, off ro ad tracks… this biking tour takes cool mountain you away from it all and offers lots be prepared to sw of fun, but eat... No, really- yo u will come back Jump into rural lif drenched! e of the Lao peo ple and unspoile There’s simply n d nature. o better way to ex plore the countr on a mountain b yside than ike. Meet villager s at work in their experience real lif fields and e on the back ro ads of Laos. Serio combined with a us biking, bit of discovery, makes for a livel is a real adventu y day. This trip re! A professional guide accompan step of the way, ies you every and bikes, food an d drinks are inclu ded. You must be in
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Not enough Biking? Interested in a multi-day cycling trip through Laos? 1-20 day custom tours available. Ask our staff or visit... www.biking-laos.com
KAYAKING Half day Kayaking on Nam Khan river Easy- Medium, 2-3 hrs. kayaking, Level 1, Start: anytime! This trip starts any time of day with a minimum of two persons. It’s perfect to get away from the heat and the city... a relaxing treat! The river offers a few soft rapids, which means it’s great for beginners. Enjoy a refreshing river tour (possible swim) and picnic along the way. KNK-1/2
One Day, Kayaking on Nam Khan river Easy, 4-6 hrs. kayaking, Level 1
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A scenic kayak on the beautiful Nam Khan river no matter where you start! Option 1: Go to Tad Sae waterfall and then continue to the Elephant Village... or Option 2: Start with the Elephants and then continue down the river. Up to you! Slowly paddle and discover village life, wonderful countryside, lush and green mountains, fishermen and the grave site of Henry Mohout (French explorer – long time ago!) not to mention, you will probably see lots of locals bathing, doing dishes, etc. When you book with us, you have the opportunity to see our protected Elephants and our beautiful Lodge (others can not!!). After a day down stream, the trip ends in Luang Prabang, where a transfer will be waiting for you. KNK-1
One Day, Kayaking on Nam Ou/Mekong River + Pak Ou Cave Easy-Medium (4-6 hrs. kayaking, Level 2)
ective? After meeting we will Interested in getting out of town and seeing Laos from another persp Ou and into the majestic drive north to the drop off point and start our river tour down the Nam e along a limestone Mekong river. This trip is a beautiful kayaking adventure! You will paddl you need a rest, you can mountain chain with picturesque views on the Laotian landscape. When Pak Ou cave, along the get out and visit the villages and explore the surroundings, such as the be waiting to take you and way. After the tour, you will return to Luang Prabang, where a car will if you prefer). NOE-1 your tired arms back to your Hotel (or straight to the spa for a massage,
Nam Ming/Na m Khan river Combination + Camping (o
r village stay) Two Day Trip
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Easy- Medium (4 -6 hrs. Kayak ing, Grade 2) Spending the n ight under the stars! We discovered this river combi nation a few ye ars ago and created th e per fect kayak ing tour with w onder ful scenery, village s, landscapes an d more. It is on e o f the more remote ar eas where the Nam Ming rive r flows in a narrow valley. Enjoy village vi sits (spend the night with a family) or slee p under the st ars “in the wild ” (in tents). Either way, yo u will make ple nty o f great ri ver memories. This combinati on o ffers a real alternative to other tour ideas and is a wonder ful two day excursion with a relaxing atm osphere, enough time for explori ng, fishing, swimm ing… definitely a great fun op tion especially for sm all private grou ps. RNM-2
This trip can b e extended for up to 8 days on the Nam Ou River - Just as
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Trekking + Kayaking
One Day in the Wild + on the Water
Choose from either the “Longkut” or “Tinpha” Trek (see page 8 for descriptions) Aft er a morning Trek and lunch at The Elephant Village , spend the rest of the afternoon on the water enj oying an easy kayak (Grade 1-2) with plenty of sights along the river to return to Luang Prabang. Total on river time about 1- 2 hrs.
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Trekking & Kayaking + local villages”- 2 Day Trip
either A full day of trekking - choose from page the “Longkut” or “Tinpha” Trek (see 8 for descriptions) - followed by a al village overnight with one of the loc y of communities. Then choose from an axing the one day kayak trips to enjoy a rel of both second day on the water. The best activities! TK-2
TWO DAY DAAYY COMBINATION COMBINAATION TRIPS We know sometimes you want to do as much as possible in a short amount of time... here are a few ideas how! Biking + Trekking + Kayaking
Enjoy 2 days and see Laos from a bike, on foot and from the water. your day of Grab a bike and cycle to the Fair Trek area. After your lunch, continue iptions ) adventure with either the “Longkut” or “Tinpha” Trek ( see page 8 for descr either in the experience all the beauty nature has to offer on foot. Spend the night next morning Village ( home stay with a local family ) or at the Elephant Lodge. The with an easy trek down to the river and enjoy the rest of the afternoon on the water on river kayaking trip ( Grade 1-2 ) with plenty of sights along the riverbanks. Total about 3 hrs. The best of all three activities in one tour! BTK-2
Trekking + Elephant Riding 2 Days
( see Enjoy one full day of trekking on the “Tinpha” Trek the local page 8 ). Then spend the night in either one of e-up villages or at the Elephant Lodge or Resort. Wak trek to early the next day for elephant riding and another the Tad Sae Waterfall! ET-2
Biking + Elephant Riding + Trekking
combining A unique two day nature experience package y a scenic mountain biking with our Elephant Village. Enjo r. Stay elephant ride next to the beautiful Nam Khan rive following overnight at our Lodge or in local village! The ges to day you hike through Khamu and Hmong villa nd day learn about their culture and traditions. Your seco suit and also includes the Tad Sae Waterfall – bring a swim take a shower! BET-2
+ Trekking + Elephant Riding Kayaking - 2 Days ”,
phant Riding Same tour as “Trekking + Ele nd day, we start our but after lunch on the seco and refreshing kayaking tour. After an easy me visits of riverside river trip (Grade 1-2) and so ang by Kayak. places, arrival in Luang Prab ETK-2
Biking + Elephants Combine “THE LIZARD” with Elephants!
Bike Ride
on “THE Ride 15 km out of town 8 for details ) LIZARD” trail ( see page phant before arriving at our Ele along Village. Take a boat ride ve lunch the Nam Khan River, ha s. Take a and meet our elephant ant Trail. scenic 1hr. ride on Eleph im and Take some time for a sw to Luang then start the ride back d road ). Prabang (+17 km – seale
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THREE DAY AAY COMBINATION COMBINAATION TION TRIPS If you have a little extra time and want to do it all...
Biking + Trekking + E lephant Riding +
Kayaking - Three Day
s o f everything
“Got to have it a ll�
Pick your bike an d cycle towards th e Fair Trek projec t area following little dir t roads. Enjoy ou r protected area biking and walking the trekking trails. Sp end the night eith er in the Village (a ho me stay with a lo cal family) or at the Elephant Lodge or Resort. The next morning you will start early for a day of hiking thro ugh hills and villa ges followed by anothe r night in a village . On the last day of your adventure yo u will meet our pr otected Elephants for a scenic ride throug h lush nature. Th at afternoon you paddle your kayak back to Luang Prabang exploring the rive r life of Laos (Grade 1 -2). These 3 days put together mou ntain biking, elephant ex perience and ridin g, natural pools an d water falls, village visits and cultural interaction . BETK -3 This trip is easily extendeable to fo ur days! BETK-4
Kayaking + Elephan
t Riding + Trekking
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ELEPHANTS
Elephant Camp Xieng Lom, Elephant XL, now known as the Elephant Village
was the first camp in Laos with the aim to protect local elephants! As forests disappear, elephants that formerly worked in logging are often neglected. The aim is to give these elephants a brighter future. The Elephants have been retired from logging work and given a new home. Experienced mahouts (elephant keepers) and veterinarians assist the elephants in adapting to their new environment and sick or older elephants are given special attention.
The project offers the elephants a more comfortable retirement by providing professional medical care, nutritious food, caring staff, and a natural environment away from roads and cities. It also provides jobs to local people and supports the community, as well as promoting rural development in the Luang Prabang area. The village also provides both communities and local businesses with a model of sustainable tourism that successfully links conservation with adventure travel. Profits from the project help fund nearby Xieng Lom School. The Elephant Village includes an Elephant hospital to provide free medical care to the animals and others (even competitors)! A full-time vetenarian lives in the camp.
Local villagers sell Bananas for the Elephan ts at the Elephan t Village and so help su pport their commun ity!
What YOU can do:
• Take a scenic ride on an elephant AND help ensure a future for these animals. • Learn to care for elephants with some basic mahout training (page 18). • Stay overnight at the Elephant Lodge and wake up with the elephants! • Enjoy lunch/ dinner overlooking the river landscape and the elephant camp. • Sponsor an elephant’s food and care for just $35/ day.
ELEPHANT RIDING Experience Laos on the back (or behind the ears) of one of nature's finest creatures!
Trekking & Elephants + local villages
Khan to the village on Nam Transfer out (40 min.) llage visit at Khamu vi d an y) as (e ng ki ek h river, 3 hrs. Tr ith exciting trails. Lunc w y er en sc g in az am , community ngle or at our Lodge. ju e th in , ay w e th g on is served al after d 1hr. Elephant riding Elephant experience an g early back in Luang Praban lunch and you will be evening. ET-1
Elephants + Kayaking
One Day Elephant Riding + Kayaking
Half Day Elephant Experience
Easy- sit back and enjoy!
Transfer out (40 min.) to the village and enjoy an early morning with the elepahants. After 1-2 hr elephant riding and lunch, we start soft kayaking. Enjoy an easy and refreshing river trip (Grade 1-2) and some visits to riverside places, arrival in Luang Prabang by Kayak. Total on river about 3- 4 hrs. EK-1
introduction, Transfer out to the village, Elephant ch break, 1hr. Elephant Trail along the river. Lun back at swim at Tad Sae Waterfall and relax E your hotel in the early afternoon. HD
Biking + Elephants
Combine “THE LIZARD” (M1) with Ele
phants!
Ride 15 km out of town on “THE LIZ ARD” trail (see page 8 for details)before arrivin g at our Elephant Village. Take a boat ride, have lunch and meet our Elephants. Take a scenic 1hr. ride on the Elephant Trail to Tad Sae waterfall or through the jungle. Take some tim e for a swim and then start the ride back to Luang Prabang (+17 km – sea led road). EB-1
ELEPHANTS
PERIENCEs up-close and personal? THE MAHOt UtoTknEX ow elephant Want to ge
Experience the life of a Mahout The Elephants have had a rough life- but now they are in retirement in the Elephant Village, regularly examined by a vet and under close observation by internationally-renowned specialists. They seem to be enjoying their lives at the village and the daily tourist rides are easy work which provides them with necessary exercise. All the female elephants were employed in the logging industry (never in the tourism industry!) Logging is hard work for elephants and can be quite dangerous. Accidents happen regularly, and too often elephants are not well cared for. The Mahouts, on the other hand, take excellent care of the individual elephants and you can too!
Stay with our Mahout team and get to know one of the Elephants! The Mahout Experience will teach you to: • get on your Elephant (without a ladder) • use commands to 'go', 'turn', 'stop', etc. • follow the Elephant trails • guide your Elephant out to the jungle • bathe with your Elephant • feed your Elephant You will also learn the history of the individual Elephants and the problems facing Lao Elephants today!
Package exclusively with small groups!!!
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t of town to the El ephant Village. H be first introduced ere you will to the Elephants an d Mahout team (Elephant Keepers) the project before . You will learn ab out the Elephants taking your first ri de. Afterwards, th and to ride without a se e g ui de will teach you at, get on without how help and even stee r (u si n g yo ur feet!) Then take a break at our Elephant Vill ag e House - a restor farm house. Have ed French colonia lunch with a scen l period ic vi ew over the river riding. If you wou followed by Eleph ld prefer, you can ant also stay overnigh Spirit Resort. t in the village or at the Lao Your activities con tinue at The Eleph ant Village and yo getting to know th u will spend more e Elephants and th time en guide your Elep can spend the rest hant into the jung of the day at Tad Sa le. You e Waterfall, relaxin dinner if you have g and swimming booked the 2 day before tour. The next morning you meet the Elep hants again to feed even take a bath yo and wash them (y urself)! Spend the ou can morning with your Then you have a fu Elephant before Br ll day of trekking O eakfast. R kayaking – it's up your balcony and to you. Or just rela terrace and enjoy x on the scenery!!! Mahout with Trek king: MET-2 Mahout with Kaya king: MEK-2
Biking + Mahout +
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ONE DAY Mahout Exper ienceTours are available - ask our te am!
Extend the Mahou t Expereince to a three day trip! Spen d the first biking along "the LIZARD " (see page 12 ) and arrive at the Eleph ant Lodge in the afternoon. Relax in the lodge and then start the Mah out program on th e second day! BMT-3 or BMK-3
Feel free to ask your gues
thouse or hotel
to make a reservation w
ith Tiger Trail
• Tour Operator & Adventure Travel Specialist • Elephant Project • Fair Trek Project info@laos-adventure.com www.laos-adventure.com
Road 13 North, Ban Meuang Nga, & Main Street Ban Xieng Mouane, Luang Prabang, LAOS Tel. + 856 71 252655, + 856 71 212311 Fax. + 856 71 254987