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Chu Yang Sin National Park

Ethical Elephant Tourism in Lak

07:30 Hrs.
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Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
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Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
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Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
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Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
Trekking through Chu Yang Sin National Park and relaxing in natural baths.
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OVERVIEW

Experience a responsible elephant tourism model in Lak, where elephants can be observed freely and respectfully in their natural environment. This experience connects travellers with local communities while promoting a more humane and sustainable way to experience elephants.

What Is Ethical Elephant Tourism (EET)?
Ethical Elephant Tourism (EET) is a sustainable travel model where visitors observe elephants roaming freely in their natural habitat from a safe distance – with zero riding, zero chaining, and zero forced interaction.

Why At Lak Lake?
At Lak Lake, several elephants still face heavy demands from traditional elephant riding. Promoting EET here aligns perfectly with GREENTRAVELLER’s core philosophy: Live Green – Live Slow – Love Nature. We firmly believe in a more humane and sustainable path – one that honors the natural life of elephants while securing long-term livelihoods for local communities. A beautiful journey should never come at the expense of another living being’s freedom.

ITINERARY
FULL-DAY ETHICAL ELEPHANT TOURISM

Walk through the forest • Observe elephants in their natural habitat • Learn from local mahouts & Lunch with mahouts

8:30 | Pick-up

Meet your guide and depart from Buon Ma Thuot City to Lak. (50km)

9:30 - 15:30 | Elephants Experience
  • Begin your experience by meeting the elephants and their mahouts.
  • Walk through the forest alongside the elephants and observe them as they naturally forage and explore their surroundings.
    Learn about elephant care, daily routines.
  • Join the mahout to prepare and enjoy a traditional lunch in the jungle.
  • Explore the surrounding tropical forest and learn about local flora, fauna, and the importance of the ecosystem.
    Take time to observe the elephants, enjoy the peaceful forest, and reflect on a more responsible way of experiencing wildlife.
15:30 - 16:30 | Farewell & Return

Take your memories, say farewell to the elephants and the local team, then begin the journey back to Buon Ma Thuot.

ELEPHANTS, WATERFALLS AND VILLAGE LIFE

Spend a day close to nature — walk through the forest, observe elephants in their natural surroundings, and discover beautiful waterfalls and nearby villages.

08:00 | Pick-up

Pickup at Buon Ma Thuot & transfer to Chu Yang Sin National Park in Lắk District. (50km)

09:00 | Elephant experience tour 

Join the Elephant experience tour 
• Trek through forest trails to track and observe elephants living freely—no riding, no chains.
• Learn from guides and elephant handlers about elephant behaviour, the local ecosystem, and indigenous culture.

12:00 | Lunch

Move to Yang Tao Commune Enjoy Mnong cusine

13:00 | Hike to waterfall and swim

Start a 3 km hike to Bim Bip Waterfall for a refreshing swim and some time to rest and relax. If you’d rather not walk, we can take a car or van instead.

15:00

After that, we’ll head back to the main road. You can hike back or return comfortably by car or van, whichever you prefer

16:00 | Tour End

Tour ends with transfer back to Buôn Ma Thuột City. Thank you for joining.

“This tour is a community development support program that creates employment and revenue opportunities for ethnic minority communities”

INCLUSIVE ✅
  • Vietnamese/English-Guide
  • All entrance tickets
  • Traditional lunch/Lunch with mahout (In Full-Day Ethical Elephant Tourism)
  • Transportation (pickup & drop-off)
  • Instructor at the National Park
  • Conservation support contribution
EXCLUSIVE ❌
  • Drinks and other personal expenses
  • Tips 
What to Bring
  • Clothing: Lightweight long-sleeved shirt and pants to protect against sun and insects.
  • Footwear: Comfortable walking or trekking shoes with good grip.
  • Gear: Small backpack, reusable water bottle (at least 1L), light raincoat or jacket depending on weather.
  • Sun & Insect Protection: Wide- brimmed hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
  • Other Items: Personal medication, small towel, binoculars, or camera (optional).
❗Special Notes
  • This is a forest trekking experience to observe elephants living freely in the wild.
  • Follow the elephants’ trails, observe their natural behavior, feeding, and habitat.
  • Listen to stories about elephants and the forest shared by local guides and mahouts.
  • The tour includes a 2-hour forest walk, following the elephants’ tracks.
  • The trail may be humid, uneven, and slightly sloped, with possible leeches or insects during wet weather.
  • Please inform your guide if you have any health issues (e.g., heart conditions, high blood pressure, mobility challenges).
Ethical Elephant Tourism in Lak
  • 2 People | 2,200,000 VND per person
  • 3 People | 2,050,000 VND per person
  • 4+ People | 1,950,000 VND per person

Max size 10 person
Contact us for a big group inquiry and quote

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