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By joining our Exploration programme you will fully experience the peaceful and beautiful world of the Asian elephant. Not only will you enjoy a relaxing stay in the Nam Tien protected area but you will also learn all you want to know about Asia’s most iconic creature! You will receive expert information about the condition of the Asian elephant, its biology, cultural importance and the challenges of the species’ conservation. You will have the opportunity to interact with our elephant herd in its natural habitat.
During your visit at the Centre, you will spend a lot of time walking through our protected area. The area is forested and might not always be accessible without you getting dirty. Activities in the forest vary during the rainy season between May and September.
To enjoy this package in style, you can choose to swap your private bungalow for a room at our Rosewood Lodge (private bathrooms). A perfect solution for families and groups of friends.
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Want to learn more and support the largest herd in Laos? The Exploration programme is just what you are looking for. The team of the Elephant Conservation Center has been working for elephants under human care since 2001. Now, we are managing 34 elephants and 6000 hectares of tropical forest.
By spending three days on the banks of Nam Tien lake, you will have the opportunity to see more conservation activities. Our team of experts will give you a hands-on demonstration of their work in the hospital.
You will also get involved with the socialisation process of our elephants through the enrichment activity. Something that you can’t experience anywhere else.
Our Team welcomes you all year round.
Accommodation
The Elephant Conservation Center tries to minimalize its impact on its surroundings. We have our own solar installation and work a lot with bamboo as a renewable building source.
Bungalows:
You will be spending your night in a traditional bamboo bungalow with a balcony overlooking the lake. You have your own hammock to relax in after a day of observing the elephants. You can take hot showers in our communal washing facilities. We will provide biodegradable soap and shampoo.
Activities:
Feel free to take one of the canoes out on the lake to enjoy the best view of the sunset. If you are not a fan of water, you can spend some time on our viewpoints at the tip of the peninsula. If you want to take a refreshing dive in the lake, you can do so in our swimming area.
Restaurant:
The staff will serve a set menu Laotian style dishes, but without the spiciness. If you have any food restrictions, please let us know while making your reservation. The cooks will be more than happy to adapt their meals.
Bar:
What would an experience in Laos be without an ice-cold Beer Lao. You can find a lot more at the bar in the restaurant.
Booking in advance is necessary. Nobody can come inside our protected area without authorisation.
During all your stay, you will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide.
The meeting point is at the post office on Chao Fa Ngum road before 8:00 AM. It is close to the crossroads with the tourist office. Our minivan will be waiting for you in front of it and will take you to Xayaboury. When you finish your program, we will bring you back to the same place at about 5:00 PM. The journey between the two towns takes about 2,5 hours.
Bungalows: accommodation is in a wooden bungalow with shared washing facilities.
Dormitory: you will be spending your night in a traditional mahout house turned into a dormitory. You can take hot showers in our communal washing facilities.
Lodge: the lodge has 4 vast rooms and private washrooms and terrace.
The area is forested and might not always be accessible without you getting dirty. Activities in the forest vary during the rainy season between May and September.
Medical Care of the elephants at the Elephant Hospital is only carried out by qualified vets. You won’t be able to participate in this activity. Thank you for your understanding.
The Center is closed 4 days during Lao New year in April and 2 days during the boat festival in October.
You can pay either by master card, visa card or by cash ($, € or Kip)
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