Family Adventure Around Luang Prabang

Leave the city behind and head to the peaceful countryside. Laos is home to the most beautiful natural landscapes in Southeast Asia and today’s drive provides a glimpse of these sceneries. The beautiful drive ends at an even more beautiful destination - The Kuang Si Waterfalls. The falls are a series of cascading turquoise pools, surrounded by lush forest. Spend time exploring the falls and enjoying the pristine nature. Take a challenging, but rewarding hike to the top of the highest point or simply relax on the rocks of the lower pools. For further insight into the natural wonders of Laos, a stop can be made at the Asiatic Black Bear Sanctuary. Located near the Kuang Si falls, this centre houses endangered bears rescued from poachers. The centre shows the efforts of the passionate animal lovers who are working to stop the poachers and preserve the natural habitat of the bears. Return to your hotel in Luang Prabang for freshen up before stepping out for activities in the afternoon. You will be pick up by your local guide for transferred to the nearby village of Xieng Lom. Upon arrival, enjoy either coffee or tea while the guide explains the day’s itinerary and provides an in-depth introduction to elephant behaviour and the best means of interacting with them. After the morning’s introduction, continue with a short ride across the Nam Khan River where the elephants await. The guide and mahouts will provide an introduction to the gentle giants, followed by a chance to feed them some healthy snacks. Elephants and Mahouts will interact and continue their on-going bonding in the river, while you watch them and enjoy the majestic elephants during bathtime. Continue the experience with the trekking portion of the trip. After crossing through a stretch of beautiful Lao gardens, head into the jungle-covered Huay Nok stream. Walking alongside the elephants, crisscross through the cool waters developing a profound sense of understanding, respect and care for these amazing animals. After the trek completes, start the walk back and bid farewell to the elephants. Enjoy an evening at leisure. Overnight in Luang Prabang

After breakfast at the hotel, visit Luang Prabang’s most photographed temple, Wat Xieng Thong. A short walk will head to Wat Xieng pier, where a river cruise awaits along the Mekong to the Kamu Lodge. On the way stop at the Pak Ou Caves. Locally referred to as Tam Ting, these two caves are carved out of towering limestone cliffs and contain thousands of gold lacquered Buddha statues of all different sizes. Continue upriver for another hour to reach the Kamu Lodge for lunch. The Kamu Lodge features 20 private canvas tents, each protected from the elements by a thatched roof. The tents are also decorated with bamboo and wooden furniture allowing the Lodge's grounds to harmoniously blend with surrounding nature. Tents feature a private attached bathroom and toilet with solar powered hot water and electricity. This afternoon, participate in a variety of different activities: Rice planting and harvesting in surrounding rice fields; Gold panning (January to June) in the Mekong; Traditional fishing techniques in the Mekong; Local village visit and encounters. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge