1 DAY | MEKONG ELEPHANT RUN
1 DAY | MEKONG ELEPHANT RUN
A SPLASH OF DIVERSE CULTURES AND ELEPHANT ENCOUNTERS MEKONG RIVER, ETHNIC MINORITY VILLAGES, ELEPHANT CAMP, LAO FOOD AND CULTURE Begin your day crossing the mighty Mekong by ferry to experience local villages far removed from the city. You will visit both the Khmu and the Hmong ethnic minorities, who each have a distinctive language, culture, and heritage. You can observe the differences in their textiles as well as the methods they use for storytelling. Before you head back to Luang Prabang, you will stop at a camp to interact with friendly elephants close up. Distance: Approx. 140 km Duration: Approx. 4-5 hours riding time Level: Beginner – intermediate Tour code: MTO-1-B