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Follow the footsteps of an french explorer in luxury tents with breathtanking views Background

In the journals of the great explorer Dr. P.

Neis, Laos was described as a land covered with lush primary jungle. Today the natural resources of the Lao P.D.R. are suffering from the fast rising numbers of its population, especially in remote areas, where education and the use of sustainable agricultural techniques are lacking. The traditional slash and burn activities consume huge areas of Jungle and these areas provide only little harvest

for a short period of time , which will eventually leave Laos without any natural forests. One of Shangi Lao’s goals as a possible sustainable tourism provider, offers one solution to this problem by leading tourists through natural areas. This can be seen as an example of good practice for the local people, on how to earn money in a sustainable way, without cutting down natural areas. Based just 12 Km from Luang Phabang the concept and aim of the ‘Shangri Lao Expedition’, is not only to give our customers a unique and authentic experience of an old colonial-style camp and expedition, but also to preserve natural areas and give former logging elephants an alternative way to earn their living using professional guidance from Lao and Foreign specialists. If we don’t protect the Huay Sae and Huay Khot areas (more than 300 hectares of primary jungle), it would be almost certain that timber merchants and quarry suppliers would completely destroy these areas documented as “marvelous” by Dr P. Neis - one of the great explorers of the 19th century in whose footsteps we will follow. Thus our customers can be sure, that they, during their enjoyment of their unique adventure, will help to preserve those areas for the next and future generations and support elephants for a better future.

03/07/2020

03/03/2017

Our latest video showing some of the beautiful Shangri-Lao accommodation.

20/02/2016

http://www.tansamai.com/16-lessons-highly-intelligent-people/

Quotes can be inspirational & motivating. This list of 16 quotes can teach us lessons that will last a lifetime.

20/01/2016

From a very well known travel company's travel brochure.

We had to have a meeting with them and show them around our camp to show them how well we treat our elephants.

We are always very happy to do this because we spend so much time, effort and money looking after them; we want as many people as possible to see :)

09/01/2016

A haven for elephant orphans rhinos and other animals. Read about our work on elephant conservation anti-poaching resource and everything else about elephants.

14/11/2015

Low-key pleasures in this lovely, ancient royal city include textile galleries, dozens of temples and small cafes.

06/10/2015

Follow in the footsteps of Dr. Neis as you travel on elephant through the jungles Luang Prabang.

Follow the route he took over 180 years ago and see through the eyes of an explorer and slowly wander through pristine waterfalls and dense jungle to rediscover nature...

29/07/2015

The reason why the textiles art is still strong in Laos

29 July 2015 PRESS RELEASE The Board of Trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation (RMAF) today announced that this year five individuals from India, Laos, Myanmar, and the Philippines will receive Asia’s premier prize, the Ramon Magsaysay Award. The 2015 Magsaysay Awardees are: Kommaly Ch…

06/07/2015

Good Night THAILAND and ASEAN

HAVE A GOOD DREAM :)

11/06/2015

See what others are saying about us...

Press Information & Recommendations About Shangri-Lao “We would happily swap all our Christmas presents for a trip to Shangri-Lao… in a pretty spot with views of the Namno mountains and Nam Khan river” This article in The Guardian Travel section was created in 2011 and our itineraries have changed…

29/05/2015

We have featured in one of TripAdvisor's exclusively commissioned blog posts!

We are featured on Day 3 where the writer says:

"There are too many agencies offering elephant safaris in Luang Prabang to mention them all, but I can say that there are few better places in Asia to try your hand at riding an elephant than here at Elephant Village. I'm always impressed by the high quality of animal welfare whenever I visit."

So that makes us very happy :)

Explore Luang Prabang with the "3 Days in Luang Prabang" Travel Guide on TripAdvisor.

21/05/2015

So our sister company Elephant Village, has been awarded with another TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2015.

Although we don't like to blow our own trumpet (actually sometimes we do!), this is the 4th year in a row that we have been awarded it!

We appreciate all the feedback we get, both good and bad, because it helps us to improve our camp to make it even better for everyone else.

We are also very happy that proves that sustainable tourism, care and love for the environment & animals and great experience can go together and are not mutually exclusive :)

14/05/2015

Whether you call it ecotourism, green travel, responsible travel, nature travel or ethical travel, the ethos oftraveling more sustainably is becoming an

29/04/2015

Buddha statue in Wat Phiawat, Meung Khoun; the old capital of Xieng Khoung province, Laos.

There are many other beautiful places in Laos as well as Luang Prabang and this is certainly one of them.

18/04/2015

Luang Prabang has many great places to drink coffee. Laos itself is a coffee producer where it is grown in the south of the country.

Also we are on the Hobo map as Elephant Village so make sure to check us out !

KK Coffee House featured in one of Luang Prabangs most popular maps; Hobo Maps. The map is available almost everywhere here and usually for a very reasonable price.

KK Coffee House also happens to be where our office is located, so anyone who wants to come by and discuss business or just enjoy a cup of freshly brewed coffee is more than welcome!

13/04/2015

03/04/2015

Scroll down to number 5 for obviously the best location!

Luang Prabang named as one of the most romantic wedding destinations in the world.

Our Shangri-Lao experiences are the perfect place to experience a unique and utterly wonderful romantic getaway.

Whether you are having a wedding, a honeymoon or just want to spend some time with your loved one, Shangri-Lao will stay in your mind forever...

As destination weddings become more and more popular, couples are heading further afield in search of the right location. Whatever your taste, style, or season, there's somewhere spectacular that's just perfect for you. Here's a look at some of the world's most romantic wedding destinations.

01/04/2015

Check out our latest blog post where we discuss whether charity or business is the best option for a developing country such as Laos.

Charity or business? This is the question that we get asked a lot at our camp. Is charity the only way to help, or can business be part of the solution also

28/03/2015

We are very proud to have been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the 3rd year in a row!

We are also especially happy to be able to show off our sustainable tourism credentials with our membership of The International Ecotourism Society :)

19/03/2015

We are very proud to be featured in the February edition of Sabaidee Magazine!

We were chosen as one of the must do, interesting honeymoon and romantic destinations in Laos.

With our beautiful Shangri-Lao tents nestled in the pristine jungle, fantastic food and interesting elephant riding experiences; Shangri-Lao is a wonderful location to escape to with your romantic partner...

10/03/2015

03/03/2015

TIES Celebrates its 25th Anniversary – in doing so, at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC), it will honor ecotourism businesses, organizations, and policymakers from around the globe who have supported and engage in authentic ecotourism efforts. These efforts have been the cornerstones of strategies to improve conservation, efforts towards poverty alleviation, and sustainable economic development. TIES will enthusiastically continue its mission in the next 25 years to be a voice and a place for leaders in all parts of the world who continue to demonstrate productive, locally-based strategies that demonstrate positive change for the planet and all who inhabit it.

26/02/2015

Interesting reasons why we should all either begin or resume meditation, click to find out more.

e have all heard about meditation and what it is all about. It is about monks and Buddhism and all of that stuff, right? Well yes and no. It is actually a fantastic way to get yourself focused and calm. It is a way of training your mind to block out unnecessary fluff and to let in all the informa

24/02/2015

Stunning views of Luang Prabang farmland :)

27/01/2015

When visiting a country like Laos from the West, it is easy to forget that it has a very different culture.

These simple guidelines should give you a heads up for when you visit.

Are you planning a visit to Laos?

Then make sure you are culturally aware by checking out these helpful Do's and Don'ts in Laos!

Source: www.tourismlaos.org

25/01/2015

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." - Mark Twain

15/01/2015

We had a journalist visit our camp to take photos and write an article about the best locations around Laos for interesting honeymoons!

So what do you think, is a little bit of luxury in the middle of the jungle mixed with following the tracks of an explorer on elephant back, a good way to spend your honeymoon?

For the adventurous only of course!!!

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Ban Xieng Lom
Luang Prabang

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http://shangri-lao.com/

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