OUR TOURS
Experience the magic of staying in the land of elephants
DISCOVERY
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT





Embark on a two-day stay to observe elephants in their natural habitat. Activities include viewing the mothers and babies at the nursery, touring the elephant hospital and information center, forest walks with elephants, plantation and bamboo nursery visit, elephant bathing, elephant socialization area visit, and an educational talk by our experts.
From $220
EXPLORATION
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS





Extend your experience with a three-day stay to fully immerse yourself in what we have to offer. Building upon the activities of the two-day package, you’ll also have the opportunity to observe elephant bathing, visit the unique bull elephants’ socialization area, and witness elephant medical target training at the hospital. By the end of the third day, you’ll gain comprehensive insights into the work of the ECC and the world of Asian elephants.
From $310
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REVIEWS
What people are saying
EXCELLENT Based on 401 reviews Ems Yensail2025-03-29 3 jours hors du temps dans un lieu incroyable ! Les rencontres avec les éléphants sont des moments privilégiés et émouvants. Tout est fait pour qu’ils se sentent bien, on est ici dans un vrai centre éthique ! Plusieurs moments très instructifs dispensés par des membres de l’équipe médicale. Les logements sont parfait, la vue incroyable et la nourriture variée et excellente. Le personnel est souriant et agréable. Bref, je ne peux que recommander ! Richard Wilson2025-03-26 We travelled to the Elephant Centre from Luang Prabang in one of the Centre's minibuses. This was the only downside of the entire experience, courtesy of the terrible state of the 13 highway. This was in a very, very poor state of repair and we bounced and rocked our way for quite a few kilometres, until we turned off on to a different highway that was in a much better state of repair. Accessing the centre requires a short boat ride before being met by one of the guides. After being shown to your room there is an induction meeting to explain the purpose of the Centre, as well as the general rules and itinerary. The enthusiasm of the team is clear to see. They are all totally committed to the preservation of the elephants, as well as their breeding programme. Visitors are not allowed to touch the elephants, but can observe them in their natural habitat at reasonably close quarters. Photo opportunities are frequent and in totally natural surroundings. There are lectures given by the guides and by the medical team, and they are very informative. There is a fair amount of trekking involved and so visitors need to be fairly fit. All meals are provided during your stay. These are really tasty and offer both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. We stayed in one of the luxury lodges that had both air conditioning and WiFi. I thought at first that the bed was a little hard, but ended up having one of the best sleeps for a long time. On the second day, there was a trek to find one of the elephants, and to see the socialising area. After lunch, we said our goodbyes to the team and headed back by boat to the awaiting minibuses. All in all this was a fabulous experience and well worth the money. Even better, all of the money collected from the visits is ploughed back into the Centre. I can highly recommend this experience for anyone who loves seeing elephants in their natural habitat. Hélène Le Guillou2025-03-19 J’ai eu la chance de passer 3J/ 2N à l’Eléphant Conservation Center, et l’expérience a été tout simplement magique. Le site, en pleine nature, est un véritable havre de paix. L’organisation est fluide, la nourriture excellente et tout est pensé pour une immersion totale dans cet environnement préservé. Le bien-être des éléphants est au cœur des préoccupations du centre. Il est important de savoir qu’ils sont attachés de 16h/16h30 à 9h/9h30 en pleine nature (séparément), une mesure prise pour leur sécurité puisqu’il y a un village non loin. Les éléphants ont aussi des cloches attachées au cou ce qui peu surprendre. Cet endroit permet d'observer ces magnifiques animaux et comprendre les enjeux de leur protection. Audrey2025-03-17 Je ne peux que recommander le ECC. L’équipe est passionnée et passionnante. La visite est très bien organisée. Le bien être des éléphants est au cœur du projet et cela se ressent dans leur approche. Les repas étaient délicieux et l’accueil au top. Merci ! Angeliki Argyriou2025-03-10 We had the incredible opportunity to spend two nights at the Elephant Conservation Center, one of the few centers making a genuine attempt at conservation and rewilding in the country. The elephant conservation center began as a health clinic for elephants, but slowly expanded into a full conservation center that aims to rescue, rehabilitate, reherd, research, reproduce, and ultimately rewild elephants. This is an immensely challenging project. Elephants that arrive at the sanctuary are often physically and emotionally traumatised - years spent working for humans leaves them psychologically scarred, while the lack of socialisation and independence means that they don't know how to interact with other elephants, and how to 'just be' in the wild. At the center, each elephant has a dedicated Mahout who is responsible for interacting with the elephant - this process alone can take time to get the elephant to trust its new Mahout, while the Mahouts are trained to avoid traditional punishment practices, striving for positive reinforcement instead. The elephants get regular health checks by dedicated vets and endocrine tests to determine fertility, and are observed by behavioral biologists with the aim of figuring out which other elephants they may get along with, and when good breeding opportunities may arise. Set between many hectares of hilly forest, the elephants at the center have ample room to roam around, eating natural food, that is also supplemented with banana and sugarcane plantations in the center. Over our two days, we watched the elephants bathe, eat, socialise, and roam around, and we fell in love with these majestic, gentle giants. Our guide Mr. Sou was amazing - a friendly and welcoming man who exuded kindness, knowledge, and wisdom, and very clearly has a passion for his work. We feel honoured and lucky to have had the opportunity to spend time and learn from him, and we'll never forget him. The accommodation at the center was rustic, charming, simple, and beautiful. We loved our bungalow and the sounds of the forest at night. Beautiful sunsets and stars too, and opportunities to relax in the cozy common spaces. Given high temperatures during the day, we were initially worried about lack of aircon but it was no problem - it was very cool at night in our bungalow. The food was plentiful and good, and there was coffee available at all times. This is a magical place and the work done here is impressive and important. Don't think about it - visit here instead of touristy elephant places that allow harmful practices and consider your stay as a donation to elephant care. It's totally worth the money and time commuting on a bumby road from Luang Prabang (the drive is arranged by the centre). Thank you to everyone in the centre and especially Mr Sou. Alessandra Fanizzi2025-03-10 I loved the Elephant Conservation Center, it's a real ethical environment. We stayed 2N 3D, and it was a truly unique experience! On the first day, the tour guide, Mr. Ken, was incredibly empathetic and knowledgeable. We felt his passion and love and hoped he could be with us for the other days, too. Ken, 10/10! The elephants are happy and recovering from past traumas. The 530 hectares of protected natural area are just incredible!! The bungalow and areas were so peaceful and let you soak in all good vibes and the experience itself as guests at the elephants' sanctuary. Marianne and Marianne and all the staff were very helpful and super nice, too! Area for improvement: I understand every guide is different, but I would suggest other guides be more empathetic and create bonding with the guests. This is important as it adds more value to the experience, which is wonderful in itself. If you are in Laos, I highly recommend this experience at the Elephant Conservation Center. You really discover the world of this beautiful creature, and have an unforgettable experience! Benjamin Lallemand2025-03-08 Nous sommes allés en couple à l’ECC, et ce fut une expérience unique et inoubliable. Dans la région, il existe de nombreuses possibilités pour voir des éléphants, mais celle-ci est quasiment la seule qui réponde à des critères éthiques. Visiter l’ECC, ce n’est pas simplement voir des éléphants, prendre une photo, puis partir, non ! Visiter l’ECC, c’est s’intéresser à la vie sur place et à ce qui s’y fait : découvrir le seul hôpital pour éléphants du Laos, échanger avec le personnel pour mieux comprendre cette espèce et observer les éléphants dans leur milieu naturel, et non sur des sols en béton. À l’ECC, vous avez la garantie de faire une bonne action en étant sensibilisé à la cause des éléphants et de vivre une visite authentique, loin des foules de touristes, contrairement à d’autres lieux au Laos et dans la région. À l’ECC, les éléphants sont les rois, et vous êtes leurs invités, et non l’inverse. Je me réjouis d’avoir l’opportunité d’y retourner et d’en parler autour de moi. anne gutierrez2025-03-05 Nous avons passé le meilleur moment de notre séjour au Laos au centre de Conservation des Éléphants. Nous avons tellement appris sur eux pendant notre séjour, avons pu les observer de façon respectueuse à différents moments de leur journée. L'équipe met vraiment tout en place pour leur bien être et leur réhabilitation en milieu naturel. De plus. les bungalows sont vraiment confortables, la nourriture est excellente et les équipements sont apprécies (bar, internet, eau chaude). Enfin, tout est très propre. Si vous voulez passer un moment incroyable tout en soutenant un beau projet, c'est la bonne adresse.