Bike, Elephant & Tad Sae Waterfall Adventure

1 Day | Nam Khan River Valley Bike and Elephant Experience (no riding)

  • Tour CodeBE-1
  • Starting pointLaos, Luang Prabang
  • from 154 USD
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This is a 35 kilometer bike ride on mostly paved roads winding through jungle and rice paddies. The highlights include elephant interactions on the beautiful banks of the Nam Khan River, Wat Pa Phon Phao temple, visit to Henri Mouhot’s tomb on the banks of the river, and swimming at the Tad Sae Waterfall (seasonal) or take a short jungle walk to see a baby elephant in the jungle.

Description

This is a 35 kilometer bike ride on mostly paved roads winding through jungle and rice paddies. The highlights include elephant interactions on the beautiful banks of the Nam Khan River, Wat Pa Phon Phao temple, visit to Henri Mouhot’s tomb on the banks of the river, and swimming at the Tad Sae Waterfall (seasonal) or take a short jungle walk to see a baby elephant in the jungle.

Itinerary

Day 01 Get ready for adventure (L)

Meet your guide early morning to get fitted on one of Tiger Trail’s quality mountain bikes. We’ll ride from the city to our first stop at Wat Pa Phon Phao, a forest temple with a great view of Luang Prabang.

Follow the paved road further through teakwood forests and rice fields along the Nam Khan River to visit the resting spot of Henri Mouhot.

The highlight is an elephant experience in the stunning landscape with a background of jungle-covered mountains and you’ll enjoy lunch in a beautiful setting. Afterward, take a boat ride to visit the Tad Sae Waterfall for a refreshing swim in the rainy season. In dry season you will get to experience Tad Sae and there is usually water in the upper pools for a cooling dip.

After a short return boat ride, continue biking through beautiful scenery on a new path return to Luang Prabang.

 

Note:
We are working with animals and in their natural environment, so time changes may occur.
The waterfall is dry during February-August

Preparation 

All tours depart rain or shine. Please check forecasts and wear appropriate clothing / rain gear. Bring shoes that can get wet, sun protection, pocket money for tips, swimsuit, small towel!

Services

Included Travel Services

  • Equipment rental
  • Biking activity
  • English speaking guides
  • Elephant Experience
  • Lunch
  • Drinking water
  • Entrance fee and local permissions
  • Boat transfers
  • Entrance fees

Not Included Travel Services

  • Tips
  • Specialty drinks 

Our statement on elephants in tourism.

- Tiger Trail tours depart daily -