Tribal encounters at Hmong, Lisu and Akha villages. Lunch at Akha hamlet. Trek to Mahout jungle huts, local herbs and plants will be explained en-route. Evening forage in the jungle to find special dinner items. Mahouts explain via our tour leaders the different types of cooking styles and local fare.
Guides then unravel unique elephant folklore, lifestyle and secrets.
Overnight at mahouts camp. Simple accommodation close to the elephant rest area. Elephant habitat, salt licks and forest observation. Learn about the elephants diet and local jungle medicine. Trek to river and bathe the elephants, a part of the day that these wonderful creatures really love.