Vientiane Tours & Activities 
Ban Na Elephant Tower
Tour details
Tour departs from the Green Discovery Office next to Khop Chai Deu Restaurant at 8am
Ban Na Elephant Tower
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This easy trek takes the passionate walker into the elephant forests of the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area (NPA). Of the two herds known to inhabit this NPA, one has quite recently chosen to roam the bamboo thickets nearby the village of Ban Na.
To protect the wild elephant herds and to compensate the villagers for the occassional damage caused by these great beasts, a community-based tourism scheme was introduced. Trained local guides lead the visitors to very remote sites within the forests of this Nature reserve, just over an hour away from Vientiane.
Please note that this itinerary may be subject to change depending upon the season and the likely location of the elephants. Sightings of the elephant, while common, are not guaranteed.
Day 1: Vientiane - Ban Na - Elephant Tower
In the morning we drive to Ban Na, which is 80 km from Vientiane. Once we arrive, we start the trek through the forest. A simple picnic lunch will be served by Laung Stream.
After lunch, we take a sort trek to the Elephant Tower, which is 15m high and where you spend the night. An early dinner will be prepared for you to have time to wait for the elephants in a quiet atmosphere. It's now your chance to see the elephants in they natural habitat.
Approximately:1 ½ hour transfer/ 3 ½ hours trekking
Day 2: Elephant Tower - Ban Na - Wat Pra Bath - Vientiane
After an early breakfast, we will try and keep track with the elephants, from where we will trek back to Ban Na, where our lunch is prepared by the local guide.
During the day you can also learn how to weave from the friendly villagers. Before returning to Vientiane, we will make a stop at Wat Pra Bath, where you can see a Buddha footprint. Wat Pra Bath was built at the same time as famous That Inhang in Savanakhet, a Southern Province.
Approximately: 1 ½ hour transfer/ 3 ½ hours trekking
Participant guidelines
Please note that this tour is open to others to join in with you.
What to bring: Hat, sun-screen, clothes to get wet, firm but light shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, torch, change of clothes for the evening, sarong for bathing.
What is included: English speaking guide; entrance fee; water, 4 meals, accommodation (Elephant Tower or possible homestay) and transport (private songthaew).
