Day 01: Luang Prabang motorbike tour to Sayabouly (L, D)
Pick up from the hotel at 07:30 an start by riding out of town and follow the road of Sayabouly. You will enjoy paddies fields on the way and you will reach stunning mountain point of view and go through remote villages. Arrival in the early afternoon for lunch at the Elephant Conservation Center. There, you will enjoy activities with elephants during the afternoon and a quiet evening in a truly wild area close to a beautiful lake.
When we arrive at the Center by motorbike, you will have time to settle into your private bungalow before lunch is served. After lunch, the staff of the ECC will give you an introduction on the current situation of the elephants in Laos as well as what projects have been set up to improve that.
After the introduction talk you will visit the elephant hospital. Our Laotian Vet Assistant or our Biologist will Introduce you to their world and tell you more about common and uncommon injuries and their respective treatments. It is also the perfect time to ask any questions you have about the biology of the elephants.

You will then observe the elephants’ daily bath and learn more about our giant guests’ playful characters. Elephants are surprisingly good swimmers and love water. They also use bath time to socialize and strengthen ties in the herd.
Now it’s time for them to walk back to the forest. After a short trek the mahouts will decide on a place where the elephants can graze for a while. The guide will tell you a little about the background of each elephant. They have all worked hard before they came here. See if you are already able to recognize the elephants while observing them.
Before dinner, take a moment to take in the surroundings from one of our viewpoints. You can also go for a swim in the lake, take out a canoe, or visit the museum where one of the staff will give a small presentation on our conservation efforts. If you want you can ask your guide to take the boat out on the lake. During meal time, feel free to ask your unresolved questions to the staff and share one of our delicious Lao style cocktails!
Overnight at Elephant Conservation Center




