Vang Vieng Elephant ExperienceVang Vieng, Laos

Vang Vieng · Laos

Elephant Visits

Spend time with elephants in the green valley of Vang Vieng. Observation, feeding and walking at the animals' rhythm.

Elephants walking in front of the traditional Lao pavilion at the Vang Vieng elephant camp

Price

100,000 – 200,000 LAK / per person

Booking

WhatsApp only

Transfer

Hotel pickup and return included

Payment

Cash on site — no online payment

Daily time slots

Morning · 09:30 – 11:00
Afternoon · 16:00 – 18:00

Transport / Pick-up & drop-off

Green tuk-tuk used for pick-up and drop-off at Vang Vieng Elephant Experience

Tuk-Tuk

Pick-up & drop-off available from your hotel or the 7-Eleven meeting point.

Green tuk-tuk used for pick-up and drop-off at Vang Vieng Elephant ExperienceGreen tuk-tuk used for pick-up and drop-off at Vang Vieng Elephant Experience
White minivan used for hotel pick-up and drop-off in Vang Vieng

Minivan

Pick-up & drop-off available from your hotel or the 7-Eleven meeting point.

White minivan used for hotel pick-up and drop-off in Vang Vieng
Silver pickup truck with covered blue bench seating used for group transport in Vang Vieng

Pickup truck

Pick-up & drop-off available from your hotel or the 7-Eleven meeting point.

Transport is organized daily according to the number of visitors and daily operations.

Visitors can now choose their vehicle, according to the size of the group. 1–4 people: tuk-tuk · 5–9 people: pickup truck · 10–15 people: minivan or pickup truck · 15–20 people: pickup truck or minivan. The chosen vehicle never changes the announced price and remains subject to availability on the day.

Visit times

Morning visit

09:30 – 11:00

Evening visit

16:00 – 18:00

Open every day.

Open every day

Vang Vieng Elephant Experience is open 7 days a week.

Visitors can book their visit in advance. Booking ahead is recommended to avoid delays and to make transport easier to organise.

Rates per group size

The price per person depends on the size of your group. Payment is in cash on site — never online.

1 to 4 people

200,000 LAK

per person

Return transport from your hotel or from the meeting point in front of 7-Eleven is included.

5 to 9 people

175,000 LAK

per person

Return transport from your hotel or from the meeting point in front of 7-Eleven is included.

10 to 14 people

160,000 LAK

per person

Return transport from your hotel or from the meeting point in front of 7-Eleven is included.

15 to 20 people

150,000 LAK

per person

Return transport by tuk-tuk or minivan is included.

Visitors coming with their own transport

100,000 LAK

per person

  • You can come and leave with your own motorbike, bicycle, car or any other personal transport.
  • 100,000 LAK per person is paid at the entrance.
  • Free parking available on site.

The rates shown are fixed and non-negotiable.

Your price

Choose your transport

Visitors can now choose their vehicle, according to the size of the group.

  • Options by group size:
  • 1–4 people: tuk-tuk
  • 5–9 people: pickup truck
  • 10–15 people: minivan or pickup truck
  • 15–20 people: pickup truck or minivan

The chosen vehicle never changes the announced price and remains subject to availability on the day.

How did you hear about us?

Optional — it helps us a lot, and it is sent with your WhatsApp message.

Rate: 200,000 LAK / per person

Estimated total: 400,000 LAK

Book on WhatsApp

Send us one message with the following details:

  • Date of visit
  • Number of people
  • Time slot (09:30-11:00 / 16:00-18:00)
  • Hotel name or pickup point
  • Your language
Book on WhatsApp

Reminder: on the day, please be in front of your hotel or at the reception at the agreed time — not in your room.

Transport

Visitors can now choose their vehicle, according to the size of the group.

  • 1–4 people: tuk-tuk
  • 5–9 people: pickup truck
  • 10–15 people: minivan or pickup truck
  • 15–20 people: pickup truck or minivan

The chosen vehicle never changes the announced price and remains subject to availability on the day.

Waiting for the driver

Visitors using our transport service must be ready at the agreed time.

Please wait in front of your hotel or at the hotel reception.

Please do not stay in your room while waiting for the driver. This avoids delays for the other passengers and visitors.

Leaving earlier

When a group uses our shared transport, everyone should normally respect the planned return time. If one or more people wish to leave separately and earlier without waiting for the rest of the group, a separate transport can be arranged with the driver.

Supplement: 50,000 LAK

Cancellation

A booking can be cancelled without any problem up to 30 minutes before the agreed meeting time. Please let our team know as soon as possible so the driver and the other passengers are not delayed unnecessarily.

Personal belongings

Visitors should keep their personal belongings and valuables with them.

Each visitor is responsible for their own belongings.

If our staff find a forgotten item, the owner can come and collect it without any problem, after giving enough information to confirm that it belongs to them.

Respect for other visitors

All visitors and passengers are asked to behave respectfully towards:

  • other visitors;
  • other passengers;
  • the drivers;
  • the staff;
  • the animals;
  • local residents;
  • the places;
  • nature and the environment.

The aim is to keep a calm, welcoming and respectful experience for everyone.

Behaviour that is not allowed

To avoid conflict and keep a respectful atmosphere during transport and on site, the following are not allowed:

  • racist or discriminatory behaviour or remarks;
  • insults, threats or harassment;
  • violence or aggressive behaviour;
  • political provocation or arguments;
  • provocation or arguments about religions or beliefs;
  • use or possession of illegal drugs;
  • smoking in areas where it is not allowed.

These rules apply to every visitor equally, without distinction.

Your visit on site

What you pay, what is included, what you can find on site and how to stay safe around the elephants.

Price & transport

  • Entry: 100,000 LAK per person.
  • The 100,000 LAK is paid on arrival, at the entrance.
  • Return transport from your hotel or the agreed pickup point is free and included with the visit.
  • No online payment is ever requested.

Price & transport

Restaurants, buffet, drinks, swimming pool and other services on site are not included in the 100,000 LAK unless the staff explicitly confirms it.

Services & areas on site

At the site and in the welcome area you may also find:

  • Restaurants
  • Areas to eat
  • Buffet when available
  • Swimming pool
  • Relaxation areas
  • Places to sit and spend time
  • Photo spots
  • Pleasant natural surroundings

These services are separate from the visit and may be charged. Please ask on site for prices and availability.

Real photos from the site

Visitors with a mahout during an elephant experience in Vang Vieng, Laos
Elephant Experience
Staff feeding sugar cane to an elephant at the Vang Vieng site
Elephant Feeding
Elephant spraying water in front of the pavilion in Vang Vieng, Laos
Elephant Shower
Restaurant staff serving a dish in the garden restaurant
Restaurant
Large table of Lao and Chinese dishes served on site
Buffet
Round dining table with barbecue grills in the green restaurant area
Dining Area
Round tables and wooden chairs among tropical plants
Garden Seating
Relaxation area with lights, plants and seating
Relaxation Area
Water jets and visitors in the water area
Swimming Pool
Visitors playing in the water splash area under the karst mountains
Water Play Area

Getting close to the elephants

In the permitted areas and at the permitted times you can watch the elephants, take photos and take part in the interactions allowed by the staff.

For your safety and the wellbeing of the elephants, some limits apply. Always follow the staff instructions and keep an appropriate distance when you are asked to.

Rules to follow

  • Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
  • Do not run towards the elephants.
  • Do not stand behind an elephant without permission.
  • Do not touch or feed an elephant without the staff's approval.
  • Do not shout at or provoke the animals.
  • Respect the safety zones.
  • Interactions can be limited or stopped if the staff considers a situation unsafe.

What is included

  • Hotel pickup in Vang Vieng and return
  • Guided time with the elephants and their mahouts
  • Feeding the elephants (bananas and sugar cane)
  • Local guidance in English, French, Lao and Chinese

What to bring

  • Cash in LAK for the visit
  • Comfortable clothes and shoes that can get dirty
  • Water, sun protection and a hat
  • Your hotel name for the pickup

Our rules of respect

  • The elephants are never forced. If they want to rest, we wait.
  • No shouting, no flash, no crowding the animals.
  • Children are welcome with an adult beside them at all times.

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+856 20 9288 9877

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