WHITE ELEPHANT VALLEY
#3 days - 640km - 70% offroad
+ Discovery
Explore the valley of the white elephant. Discovered by our team in 2000 while there were 71 elephants working in there, the villagers used to have a sacred pachyderm thanks to its white skin.
The different tribes will share their every day’s life with you, and make you taste their traditional meals. A human adventure, full of colours and perfumes of Laos, through breathtaking landscapes.
TOUR CODE : MT 1003 Elephant
LEVEL : doable by regular on-road riders
DEPARTURE / ARRIVAL : Luang Prabang
ACCOMMODATION : local guest-house, homestay
NUMBER OF RIDERS : 1 to 6
GUIDING : english speaking guide
TIME PERIOD : during the whole year
STARTING AT : 903 USD per person (group of 5 riders) * Private tour 1 person from 1 509 USD
MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS TRIP
DAY 01
FIRST RIDING SENSATIONS IN LAOS
You will ride along the Nam Ou river where you will discover one of the wildest area of northern Laos. Mountains, jungles and tiny villages will lead you to a charming Hmong village. There, you will stay overnight in a traditional wooden house, the surrounding mountains still on sight.
Meals : , Lunch, Dinner // Night : Homestay in a village
Itinerary : Luang Prabang – Nongkiaw – Hmong village
Distance : 160km - 20% offroad
DAY 02
MEETINGS WITH THE MOUNTAIN TRIBES
You will ride along the mountains of Nongkhiaw. Amazing landscapes on the way. Theses roads will be the opportunity to meet different ethnic groups such as Hmong, Khamu, and Tai Dam. Rice and vegetables cultures will surround you all along the way. After that, a trail along the river will lead you to the little village of Muang Nga, isolated in a green valley.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, // Night : Local guesthouse
Itinerary : Hmong village – Pakmong – Muang Nga
Distance : 170 km - 60% off-road
DAY 03
TRAILS, RIVER CROSSINGS AND MOUNTAIN FORESTS
This last day of off-road riding will make you discover the unknown forests of this area. This day will be quite physical with 60% off-road, you will go meeting the Khamu tribe who lives especially in this area of the country. After 2 days of riding, you will go at your rhythm and take break whenever you want in order to all get back to Luang Prabang safely.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, // Night : Not included
Itinerary : Muang Nga – Luang Prabang
Distance : 160km - 60% offroad
