Don Village is located close to the Cambodian border and is well known as the native land of elephant hunters and trainers throughout Southeast Asia. Ban Don has been famous for its Kru, powerful elephant tribe leaders, for a long time, and is well known in India and France for its elephant. Y Pui, a 102-year-old man (1883-1985) who tamed over 450 elephants, spent part of his life as Bao Dai King’s mahout. Elephant training and hunting has been passed down through generations.
Ban Don has been famous for its Kru, powerful elephant tribe leaders, for a long time, and is well known in India and France for its elephant. Y Pui, a 102-year-old man (1883-1985) who tamed over 450 elephants, spent part of his life as Bao Dai King’s mahout. Elephant training and hunting has been passed down through generations
12.00 – 13.00: We are picked up at Buon Ma Thuot and transfer to Don village (45km) where is very famous for elephants. Explore the traditional wild elephants catching and taming of M’nong ethnic group. Visit the Ancient wooden house- on- stilts with the architecture belongs to Laotian. Visit the tomb of the King of elephant catchers before take a walk through suspension bamboo bridge. Ride elephant for 1 hour.
Late afternoon, drive back to Buon Me Thuot. End of service.
HAVE A GREAT TRIP!
No. of Guest(s) | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
Price/Person | VND * 1,000 | 3,400 | 2,200 | 1,800 |
~USD | $148 | $96 | $78 | |
No. of Guest(s) | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
Price/Person | VND * 1,000 | 1,600 | 1,450 | 1,350 |
~USD | $70 | $63 | $59 | |
No. of Guest(s) | >=7 | Child | ||
Price/Person | VND * 1,000 | 1,250 | 850 | |
~USD | $54 | $37 |
● Transfers by private vehicle from / back Buon Me Thuot
● Sight-seeing, entrance fees & permits to visit the local village
● English / French speaking guide
● One-hour elephant riding
● Personal expenses
● Tips and Gratuities (recommended)
● Drinks (beer, soft drinks…)
● Travel insurance
● Within 24 hours before departure: Guests pay 100%
● From 24 – 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 50%
● Prior to 48 hours before departure: Guests pay 20%
● We also offer pickup service at other districts with extra fees:
● If you want to have a guide who can speak different language than English, please check availability with us; there might be an extra charge for below languages
● Children Policy
● Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, you observe Halal or diet menu. Some special requests might be applied with an extra charge: