Embark on an elephant journey across the Forest of the White Elephant. Our traditional Howdahs (elephant chairs) are crafted according to centuries-old design. Climb in and follow the slow and undulating rhythm of the peaceful beast. At the forest camp, bath your elephant and enjoy fishing the group's dinner or go for a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the nearby river.

Learn some forest tricks from your experienced mahout. He will show you the ways of life in the forest. He knows the call of birds and animals. The secrets of elephant-lore are his and you are wise to put yourself in his care. He is the guardian of the forest. Your guard and guide to personal discovery. Trust and respect your mahout at all times if you wish to enter his world and master the ‘mount of kings'. Enjoy the conviviality and simplicity of a forest meal and a night (camping) by the fireside, in nature immaculate.

Every visitor will have the opportunity to take charge of an elephant during the trek.. Each small group will be accompanied by a guide-interpreter.

As Laos is becoming a world renowned destination specializing in forms of sustainable tourism that benefit natural and cultural heritage conservation and local socio-economic development, we are very proud to invite you to discover the marvels of Northern Laos and experience for yourself the splendid biodiversity and cultural heritage that make Lao Ecotourism so special.


If the last elephants of Laos were to vanish, the ecological tragedy would be compounded by a huge cultural loss in the region. Throughout Asia, and in Laos especially, elephants are considered sacred. Since time immemorial they have served mankind in the forest and have been given an integral role in Buddhist and animist beliefs...