Enjoy a day exploring the forest in search of elephants who now freely roam the national park. The Yok Don elephants used to give rides to tourists, but now their welfare comes first – let them show you how elephants really behave in their own environment.

Bun Kham (50 years old) drinks water. Y Muh, her mahout, is keeping an eye on her.

Your guide will tell you about each individual elephants’ personality, their background and why they are living in Yok Don. The ethnic minorities in this area have a long history of training and working with elephants and your guide can share these stories too.

Bun Kham looks so radiant (c) Shipped Away

There are days when Thong Ngan just wants to be in the bushes. Most of the time Thong Ngan is calm and obedient.

During the trek, your guide will share their knowledge of the national park, pointing out the many species of plants and wildlife inhabiting this forest, and showing you the plants used in traditional medicine by some of the local ethnic minority people.

Try the medicinal herbs used by local people

Learning about the role of elephants in the ecosystem, their biology, and the special of their digestive system helps visitors better understand the significance of elephant conservation.

Elephant dung is like a miniature ecosystem, home to many small animals and fungi.

Tour price:

• Half-day (morning or afternoon): 850.000VND for the 1st person; Additional 650.000VND per extra visitor (maximum of 10 people in 1 group; transporting from the Yok Don office to the forest and back is included)
• Full-day tour (includes morning and afternoon tours) 1.500.000VND for first visitor. Additional 1.300.000VND per extra visitor (maximum 10 people in a group; a basic lunch and transport from the Yok Don office to the forest and back are included)