Innovative community based & eco-friendly adventures

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.

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 in�uence to create sustainable change in communities.

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.

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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 fi nancial 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 di�erence?• We develop exciting new ideas and products and

bring them to the local market fi rst.• We focus on rural development and bring income to local communities through tourism.

Fair Trek• We invented Fair Trek in order to benefi t locals. • We cooperate directly with 7 villages as well as local

authorities (NTA and PTO & SNV) to maintain a mutually benefi cial 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 sta� 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 fi nd here!

YOU make the difference!

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 fi nancial 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” o�ers a new alternative to mainstream tourism practices. “Fair Trek” is based on good sustainable and community-based principles. This means local people will directly benefi t 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 FundFair 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 profi ting 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 TrekIn the fi rst 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 ClaySchool in Ban Na Luang. The �rst ever Eco Clay built school o�ering two classrooms and a new library to the childrenand families of B an Na Luang.

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 sta�, medical care, natural environment and supports the local community ( turn to page 14 to fi nd 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%)

Tax (15%)

Offi ce, Advertising, Reinvestments, Profi t (20%)

Offi ce, Advertising, Reinvestments, Profi t (20%)

Transfers, Boat Operation, Tiger Trail Guide, Administration (32%)

Village Fund (2$ per person), Entrance, Cooking, Sleeping and Local Guide (33%)

Elephant VillageFood, Sta� Training Vetinary Care, Maintainance and Operations (35%)

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.

Transfers, Boat Operation, Tiger Trail Guide, Administration (30%)

TREKKING

One Day, Kayaking on Nam Khan river DEPARTS: TU-TH-SU

"Fair Trek" - One Day Trek DEPARTS: MO-WE-SA

"THE LIZARD" - One Day Biking DEPARTS: MO-WE-FR

JOIN IN TOURS DAILYJOIN IN TOURS DAILYJOIN IN TOURS DAILYJOIN IN TOURS DAILYJOIN IN TOURS DAILYJOIN IN TOURS DAILYSave Money, Meet Fellow Travels!

A full day bike tour starts around the wonderful world heritage town of Luang Prabang. This tour includes dirt road riding and a sensational visit to our Elephant Park Project area, plus sightseeing (weaving village, grave of Henry Mohout…) along the way. You follow the Nam Khan river, local villages and experience the daily Lao lifestyle. The journey takes you into the countryside and away from city life, where you’ll discover beautiful scenery and mountain landscapes. A perfect trip for beginners. M1

Easy- great for beginners (30km, 4 hrs. biking, Grade 1)

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

Enjoy a scenic kayak on the beautiful Nam Khan river! Slowly paddle and discover village life,

wonderful countrysides, lush and green mountains, fishermen and the grave site of Henry

Mohout (Historical French explorer!). Watch out for the water buffalo cooling off in the river.

When you book with us, you will also have the opportunity to see the protected Elephants at

Elephant Village! After a day paddling down stream, the trip ends in Luang Prabang, where a

transfer will be waiting for you. KNK-1

One Day, Kayaking on Nam Khan river One Day, Kayaking on Nam Khan river One Day, Kayaking on Nam Khan river

A perfect trip for beginners. A perfect trip for beginners. A perfect trip for beginners. A perfect trip for beginners. A perfect trip for beginners.

Easy, 4-6 hrs. kayaking, Level

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JOIN IN TOURS DAILYJOIN IN TOURS DAILYJOIN IN TOURS DAILYShare Amazing Adventures

Enjoy one full day of trekking. Then spend the night

at a local village homestay. Wake-up early the next day

to experience the village life before you begin your

trek down to Tad Sae Waterfall. After a refreshing dip

or relaxing rest at the falls we take a long boat on the

Nam Khan river arriving at Elephant Village. Meet the

elephants and enjoy the one hour ride, then get ready

to kayak back to Luang Prabang. TEK-2

Trekking + Elephnat Riding + Kayaking - Two Days

DEPARTS: MO-TH-SA

Biking+Elephants+Trekking+Kayaking - 3 Days DEPARTS: TU-FR-SU

Jump on the bike and cycle through the Nam Khan rivervalley to the Fair Trek region. Meet the Elephants andgo on a one hour ride. Then we start trekking to your first village homestay.The next morning you will start early for a day of hiking through hills andlocal villages followed by another night with the local community. The last day of your adventure we will trek down to Tad Sae Waterfall to relax before you hop into your kayak and float down the Nam Khan back to Luang Prabang! BETK-3

“Got to have it all”

Fair Trek - Two Days DEPARTS: Tu-TH-SA

Fair Trek - 3 Days DEPARTS: We-Fr-Su

This trek takes you through the mountains

surounding the Nam Khan river valley. You will

see and experience several ethnic villages as

you enter their world. Meet and greet the

villagers and spend the night in a local

village house in the beautiful landscape.

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We will begin this three-day trekking adventure about 60km out of Luang Prabang along the NamOu 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 wonderfultrekking adventure! FT-3

Kuang Si Waterfall Trek – One day Trek

Medium- for everyone (3-4 hrs. trekking)

Every Tuk-Tuk in town wants to take you to this waterfall- but getting there is half the fun (and our

way is much more beautiful). Starting from Luang Prabang we will drive out through the valley

south east of Luang Prabang and arrive at the Long Lao village to explore the life and culture of

the Khamu and Hmong villages (local minorities). The trail then leads through fi elds and gardens

before reaching the forested mountains with wild scenery and steeper climbs. Your guide will

point out all the natural remedies through the forest and take you to explore a cave that locals

used as bomb shelter during the Second Indochina war!! We will arrive at one of the crystal clear

springs that feed into the famous Kuang Si waterfall and fi nally down the steep waterfall where you

can rip o� shoes and socks or sandals and jump in. You can also see bears in the Kuang Si forest

sanctuary protected by “Free The Bears” initiative. This NGO helps to set up proper care and areas

to keep the animals healthy... the perfect "feel good" trek. FT-1KS

TREKKING"Longkut Trek" – One day Trek

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"Tinpha Trek" – One day Trek

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"Our New Trail" – uncharted terrain!Medium- Diffi cult - Three Day Trek-(Day 1: 4+ hrs., Day 2: 6+ hrs., Day 3: 4+ hrs. trekking) NEW program, NEW area, UNIQUE experience. This tour focuses on the Hmong communities and Lao Sung (Hmong) life style. You will overnight in very basic village home stays with families and close to Lao rural life on the countryside – bring the spirit of an explorer and an easy going attitude! We will begin the three-day trekking adventure about

60km out of Luang Prabang… along the beautiful Nam Ou river, stopping at the Khamu village (Pha Phong) and continuing along local trails to a small Hmong community in the mountains, where we will be spending the night. We will spend the evening with the village families and the children, who will come to see the foreign long-nose “falangs”. After an

early breakfast, we will set o� for a long day of trekking to the Hmong village,

where you will be greeted with another warm, but curious welcome. You

walk over small hills and up and down to the higher areas where the Hmong

normally live. FT-3OPTION: If you are interested in a more in depth experience with Hmong

culture you may stay in this village for another day. You will than follow a

normal day of a local family, going out into the fi eld and forests… but the

village will put you to work! This will create a four day excursion. FT-4On the last day of this trekking adventure, your guide will lead you through

a few more villages on your way back towards Luang Prabang with fi nal

transportation in one of the local Songthaews. Our local, Hmong guides

makes this a truly unique experience and you will take home more than just

nice memories…

Two Day Trek & Khamu village stayMedium- Diffi cult (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 di�erent ethnic minority villages and their centuries-old lifestyles as it includes an overnight stay in a family home in the Khamu village. FT-2

DON'T expect 4-Star comfort in a village... you live the way they do. If you want to REALLY experience village life, then book with us.

Ask for other

NEW trails!

Biking M2, 1 Day, Medium

M2

"THE LIZARD" – circuit, M1, 1 Day

M1

Biking + TrekkingOne Day on two wheels + two feetChoose your bike and head out from Luang Prabang to the Fair Trek area choosing from any of the biking tours. After a picnic lunch, continue your day of adventure with the “Tinpha” Trek ( see page 8 for a description )experience all the beauty this region has to o�er on foot as well. BT-1

Are your feet tired? We o�er 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 o� road and on dirt paths...

BIKING

Biking + KayakingOne Day on two wheels + a paddle

Choose from any of the biking tours and spend

the morning on the dirt road followed by lunch

at The Elephant Village. Afterwards enjoy the

rest of the afternoon on the water enjoying an

easy kayak (Grade 1-2) with plenty of sights

along the river to return to Luang Prabang.

Total on river about 2-3 hrs. The best of both

activities! BK-1

Not enough Biking? Interested in a multi-day cycling trip through Laos? 1-20 day custom tours available. Ask our sta� or visit...

www.biking-laos.com

"SMALL CHILLI", M3, 1 DayFor a bit more… Medium- fun for fi t riders (50km, 4 hrs. biking, Grade 2)This mountain bike trip combines great cycling with the chance to discover authentic Lao rural life. Leave the beaten path and fi nd your own adventure outside of town. We will pass small rivers and also visit our Elephant Village during this ride on dusty roads and small walking paths. Take your time along the way to stroll around the villages and break in a shady place for a picnic lunch… M3

Ask for an extended ride and boat trip on the Nam Khan to Tad Sae waterfall- the perfect way to cool off after your trip!! "CHICKEN RUN", M4, 1 Day, Diffi cult- for the adventurous guys (35+km, 4 hrs. biking, Grade 3+) Single trails, river crossings, o� road tracks… this cool mountain

biking tour takes you away from it all and o�ers lots of fun, but be prepared to sweat... No, really- you will come back drenched! Jump into rural life of the Lao people and unspoiled nature. There’s simply no better way to explore the countryside than on a mountain bike. Meet villagers at work in their fi elds and experience real life on the back roads of Laos. Serious biking, combined with a bit of discovery, makes for a lively day. This trip is a real adventure! A professional guide accompanies you every step of the way, and bikes, food and drinks are included. You must be in good shape! M4

"Fair Bike", 2 Day Tour Medium- through the Fair Trek area-In addition, we also o�er a two day Bike tour through the Fair Trek area withan over night in one of the villages. FB-2For bikers with normal fi tness!

One Day, Kayaking on Nam Ou/Mekong River + Pak Ou Cave

Easy-Medium (4-6 hrs. kayaking, Level 2)

Interested in getting out of town and seeing Laos from another perspective? After meeting we will

drive north to the drop o� point and start our river tour down the Nam Ou and into the majestic

Mekong river. This trip is a beautiful kayaking adventure! You will paddle along a limestone

mountain chain with picturesque views on the Laotian landscape. When you need a rest, you can

get out and visit the villages and explore the surroundings, such as the Pak Ou cave, along the

way. After the tour, you will return to Luang Prabang, where a car will be waiting to take you and

your tired arms back to your Hotel (or straight to the spa for a massage, if you prefer). NOE-1

One Day, Kayaking on Nam Khan riverEasy, 4-6 hrs. kayaking, Level 1A 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, fi shermen 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

KAYAKINGHalf day Kayaking on Nam Khan riverEasy- 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 o�ers 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

You will get wet! Kayaking

is a great work-out so when

you get hot, just jump in!

Trekking + KayakingOne Day in the Wild + on the Water

Choose from either the “Longkut” or “Tinpha” Trek (see page 8 for descriptions ) After a morning Trek and lunch at The Elephant Village, spend the rest of the afternoon on the water enjoying 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. TK-1

Kayaking is a great work-out

so when you get hot, just jump in!

Nam Ming/Nam Khan river Combination + Camping (or village stay) - Two Day TripEasy- Medium (4-6 hrs. Kayaking, Grade 2) Spending the night under the stars!We discovered this river combination a few years ago and created the perfect kayaking tour with wonderful scenery, villages, landscapes and more. It is one of the more remote areas where the Nam Ming river flows in a narrow valley. Enjoy village visits (spend the night with a family) or sleep under the stars “in the wild” (in tents). Either way, you will make plenty of great river memories. This combination offers a real alternative to other tour ideas and is a wonderful two day excursion with a relaxing atmosphere, enough time for exploring, fishing, swimming… definitely a great fun option especially for small private groups. RNM-2

This trip can be extended for up to 8 days on the Nam Ou River - Just ask!

Trekking & Kayaking + local villages”- 2 Day Trip

A full day of trekking - choose from either

the “Longkut” or “Tinpha” Trek (see page

8 for descriptions) - followed by a

village overnight with one of the local

communities. Then choose from any of

the one day kayak trips to enjoy a relaxing

second day on the water. The best of both

activities! TK-2

Trekking + Elephant Riding +

Kayaking - 2 DaysSame tour as “Trekking + Elephant Riding”,

but after lunch on the second day, we start our

kayaking tour. After an easy and refreshing

river trip (Grade 1-2) and some visits of riverside

places, arrival in Luang Prabang by Kayak.

ETK-2

Trekking + Elephant Riding 2 DaysEnjoy one full day of trekking on the “Tinpha” Trek (see

page 8 ). Then spend the night in either one of the local

villages or at the Elephant Lodge or Resort. Wake-up

early the next day for elephant riding and another trek to

the Tad Sae Waterfall! ET-2

Biking + Elephant Riding + Trekking A unique two day nature experience package combining

mountain biking with our Elephant Village. Enjoy a scenic

elephant ride next to the beautiful Nam Khan river. Stay

overnight at our Lodge or in local village! The following

day you hike through Khamu and Hmong villages to

learn about their culture and traditions. Your second day

also includes the Tad Sae Waterfall – bring a swimsuit and

take a shower! BET-2

Biking + Trekking + KayakingEnjoy 2 days and see Laos from a bike, on foot and from the water.

Grab a bike and cycle to the Fair Trek area. After your lunch, continue your day of

adventure with either the “Longkut” or “Tinpha” Trek ( see page 8 for descriptions )

experience all the beauty nature has to o�er on foot. Spend the night either in the

Village ( home stay with a local family ) or at the Elephant Lodge. The next morning

trek down to the river and enjoy the rest of the afternoon on the water with an easy

kayaking trip ( Grade 1-2 ) with plenty of sights along the riverbanks. Total on river

about 3 hrs. The best of all three activities in one tour! BTK-2

TWO DTWO DAY COMBINY COMBINY COMBINAY COMBINA ATION TRIPSATION TRIPSATWO DAY COMBINATION TRIPSWe know sometimes you want to do as much as possible in a short amount of time... here are a few ideas how!

Biking + ElephantsCombine “THE LIZARD” Bike Ride

with Elephants!

Ride 15 km out of town on “THE

LIZARD” trail ( see page 8 for details )

before arriving at our Elephant

Village. Take a boat ride along

the Nam Khan River, have lunch

and meet our elephants. Take a

scenic 1hr. ride on Elephant Trail.

Take some time for a swim and

then start the ride back to Luang

Prabang (+17 km – sealed road ).

EB-1

THREE DAY COMBINAY COMBINA ATION TRIPSTION TRIPSTION TRIPSATION TRIPSATHREE DAY COMBINATION TRIPSIf you have a little extra time and want to do it all...

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Biking + Trekking + Elephant Riding + Kayaking - Three Days of everything“Got to have it all”Pick your bike and cycle towards the Fair Trek project area following little dirt roads. Enjoy our protected area biking and walking the trekking trails. Spend the night either in the Village (a home stay with a local family) or at the Elephant Lodge or Resort. The next morning you will start early for a day of hiking through hills and villages followed by another night in a village. On the last day of your adventure you will meet our protected Elephants for a scenic ride through lush nature. That afternoon you paddle your kayak back to Luang Prabang exploring the river life of Laos (Grade 1-2). These 3 days put together mountain biking, elephant experience and riding, natural pools and waterfalls, village visits and cultural interaction. BETK-3This trip is easily extendeable to four days! BETK-4

Kayaking + Elephant Riding + Trekking

KET-3

ELEPHANTS

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 Camp Xieng Lom, Elephant XL, now known as the Elephant Village was the fi rst 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 o�ers the elephants a more comfortable retirement by providing professional medical care, nutritious food, caring sta�, 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. Profi ts 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 Elephants at the Elephant Village and so help support their community!

ELEPHANT RIDINGExperience Laos on the back (or behind the ears) of one of nature's fi nest creatures!

Trekking & Elephants

+ local villagesTransfer out (40 min.) to the village on Nam Khan

river, 3 hrs. Trekking (easy) and village visit at Khamu

community, amazing scenery with exciting trails. Lunch

is served along the way, in the jungle or at our Lodge.

Elephant experience and 1hr. Elephant riding after

lunch and you will be back in Luang Prabang early

evening. ET-1

Half Day Elephant ExperienceEasy- sit back and enjoy!

Transfer out to the village, Elephant introduction,

1hr. Elephant Trail along the river. Lunch break,

swim at Tad Sae Waterfall and relax back at

your hotel in the early afternoon. HDE

Biking + ElephantsCombine “THE LIZARD” (M1) with Elephants!Ride 15 km out of town on “THE LIZARD” trail (see page 8 for details) before arriving 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 time for a swim and then start the ride back to Luang Prabang (+17 km – sealed road). EB-1

Elephants + KayakingOne Day Elephant Riding + KayakingTransfer 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

Experience the life of a MahoutThe 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 theindividual Elephants and the problems facing Lao Elephants today!

Package exclusively with small groups!!!

I'm 29 years old and have a sweet temperament. Before I came to the Elephant Village I

worked in the logging industry and was severely maltreated. Wounds show that I was once

stabbed and also given drugs so I could work harder. I'm half blind because while I was

skidding trees, a chain broke and caused me to fall forward into some branches. One branch

lacerated my right eye and since then I've been blind on that side. When I �rst moved here,

it was a bit hard for me and took me awhile to get used to my new surroundings and my new

mahout. But now I love it! My Mahout, Mr. Leah, jokingly calls me “dirty brat” because I

enjoy throwing mud on myself (and him) after a bath. By the way, I'm the fastest Elephant at

the camp! And the youngest!

ELEPHANTSTHE MAHOUT EXPERIENCEWant to get to know elephants up-close and personal?

Mahout Experience Tour + Trekking (or Kayaking)Drive out of town to the Elephant Village. Here you will be fi rst introduced to the Elephants and Mahout team (Elephant Keepers). You will learn about the Elephants and the project before taking your fi rst ride. Afterwards, the guide will teach you how to ride without a seat, get on without help and even steer (using your feet!) Then take a break at our Elephant Village House - a restored French colonial period

farm house. Have lunch with a scenic view over the river followed by Elephant riding. If you would prefer, you can also stay overnight in the village or at the Lao Spirit Resort.

Your activities continue at The Elephant Village and you will spend more time getting to know the Elephants and then guide your Elephant into the jungle. You can spend the rest of the day at Tad Sae Waterfall, relaxing and swimming before dinner if you have booked the 2 day tour.The next morning you meet the Elephants again to feed and wash them (you can even take a bath yourself)! Spend the morning with your Elephant before Breakfast. Then you have a full day of trekking OR kayaking – it's up to you. Or just relax on your balcony and terrace and enjoy the scenery!!!

Mahout with Trekking: MET-2Mahout with Kayaking: MEK-2Biking + Mahout + Trekking (or Kayaking) Extend the Mahout Expereince to a three day trip! Spend the fi rst biking along "the LIZARD" (see page 12 ) and arrive at the Elephant Lodge in the afternoon. Relax in the lodge and then start the Mahout program on the second day! BMT-3 or BMK-3

ONE DAY Mahout ExperienceToursare available - ask our team!

• Tour Operator & Adventure Travel Specialist • Elephant Project • Fair Trek Project

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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

Feel free to ask your guesthouse or hotel to make a reservation with Tiger Trail