Laos · Private journeys 2026–2027
Luang Prabang Nature & Elephant Experience
Trip overview
Laos, thoughtfully revealed
A richer Luang Prabang stay combining heritage, waterfalls, village landscapes and a responsible elephant experience.
- Private itinerary for two guests
- Hand-picked 4-star accommodation
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Entrance fees and activities stated
- 24/7 ECR Travel support
Best available 4-star rate
From USD 590
Based on two guests travelling together and sharing one twin or double room. The displayed rate already includes ECR Travel’s service margin.
Indicative rate based on the lowest available season. Final pricing depends on travel dates, hotel availability and peak-period supplements.
Day-by-day journey
Tour itinerary
DAY 1Hanoi/Bangkok/ Siem Reap - Luang Prabang
Upon arrival, you will be met our local guide upon arrival and drive a short distance to the hotel.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 2Half Day City Tour - Khuang Si Waterfall - Laos Buffalo Farm (B)
After breakfast, we then enjoy a short-guided tour seeing the city’s oldest temple of Wat Sene and the magnificent Wat Xiengthong with its roofs sweeping low to the ground, which represents classical Laotian architecture. We visit to the Royal Palace Museum, which hosts a range of interesting artifacts and Arts and Ethnology Centre to learn about Laos’ many ethnic cultures.
Join a scheduled tour of the farm every 30 minutes starting from 9.30am
Cuddle up to and feed our beautiful buffalos at 450 kilos and see the size of our growing cross breeds!
After eating, our buffalo’s next favourite activity is having a bath. You’ll get to wash them and give
them a scrub. It’s like a “day spa” for buffalo
Learn how to milk a buffalo and why buffalo milk is so good for you!
The Buffalo may be the stars of the show but our playful pigs, galloping goats and rollicking rabbits are
also plenty of fun for the young and young at heart!
DAY 3Luang Prabang - Pak Ou Cave (B)
An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (often in the form of sticky rice) from the faithful residents.
After breakfast, we then board a cruise upstream on the Mekong River, which gives us a panoramic view of the tranquil countryside as well as an interesting visit to the mysterious Pak Ou Caves, two linked caves crammed with thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of various shapes and sizes left by pilgrims. Once back in Luang Prabang city we take a short drive to Ban Phanom, a village well known for its hand weaving. We also have time to visit Ban Xangkhong, Ban Xienglek, small villages well known for silk weavings and for Saa (jute) Papermaking
Laos is also known for its traditional crafts, you will take a short visit to the Ock Pop Tock Living Craft Center, where you will have a short tour so you get information about Silk, about weaver, about the Women that work in the Centre.
Overnight in Luang Prabang
DAY 4Luang Prabang – Full Day Elephent Experience With Trekking (B,L)
8:00 am – 8:30 am: Pick up by our English speaking guide from your hotel lobby within Luang
Arrive at the Elephant Village Camp: Welcome greeting by your guide and participate in a
short briefing about elephants
Elephant Feeding: Get up close and personal with elephants
Explore Elephant Village: Visit elephant hospital, museum, photo gallery and dung paper
making area Learn to communicate with elephant: Enjoy the impressive experience of being a mahout
and how they communicate with the elephants.
Bathe the Elephant: Take the elephants down to the Nam Khan River for an exhilarating
DAY 5Luang Prabang - Departure (B)
Depending on your flight, you may have time at leisure before you will be transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight.
Essential information
Price & inclusions
Included
- 4-star accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private transfers and transportation stated
- English-speaking local guides
- Entrance fees and activities stated
- Meals specifically mentioned
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Peak-season and special-event supplements
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