Saving Elephants Through Responsible Tourism
Established in 2001, Elephant Village is an elephant sanctuary and tourist destination in Luang Prabang, Laos. We are owned and operated by caring individuals who focus on protection and rehabilitation of elephants in Laos through responsible tourism
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No More Riding! (starting 1 NOV 2019)
We are very happy to announce that Elephant Village is phasing out elephant riding completely. Starting 1 NOV 2019 we will no longer sell riding tours. After all of our old tours have grandfathered in, our guests will no longer ride our elephants in any way. We truly believe that this is the best way to care for our elephants and allow them to live in a stress free environment. This makes for a more meaningful experience for you and much more comfortable for our elephants!
History
Our founder, Markus Peschke, dreamed of establishing an elephant sanctuary amid the jungle, cliffs and waterfalls of Ban Xieng Lom village in 2001.
Community Support
Elephant Village supports local communities and improves the people’s wellbeing. We work toward the survival and safety of the elephants in Laos.
Care and Share
Our mission is to provide a peaceful, safe home and sustainable future for elephants in Laos. Tourism activities give them the opportunity to support themselves and the neighboring villages.