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Embark on a two-day stay to observe elephants in their natural habitat. Activities include viewing the mothers and babies at the nursery, touring the elephant hospital and information center, forest walks with elephants, plantation and bamboo nursery visit, elephant bathing, elephant socialization area visit, and an educational talk by our experts.

Extend your experience with a three-day stay to fully immerse yourself in what we have to offer. Building upon the activities of the two-day package, you’ll also have the opportunity to observe elephant bathing, visit the unique bull elephants’ socialization area, and witness elephant medical target training at the hospital. By the end of the third day, you’ll gain comprehensive insights into the work of the ECC and the world of Asian elephants.

Back to the Wild is an 8‑day conservation expedition designed for travelers who want their journey to contribute to real elephant protection in Laos. Operating with small groups and led by ECC specialists, the programme blends hands‑on conservation tasks with meaningful cultural exchange. You’ll begin with three days at the Elephant Conservation Center (ECC) to understand elephant behaviour, welfare, and the Center’s rewilding approach. From there, you head off‑grid into the 192,000‑hectare Nam Pouy National Protected Area, home to Laos’ second‑largest wild elephant population. Days in the field are active and purposeful: trek through elephant habitat with ECC’s monitoring team, assist with non‑invasive health checks, deploy and check camera traps, and camp beneath the forest canopy. Along the way, connect with mahouts and local communities through shared meals, school visits, and time at spiritual sites. The result is a rare, mission‑led experience that balances safety, ethics, and adventure—ideal for nature‑minded travelers and for agents seeking authentic, low‑impact product with real conservation value.