Yok Don Elephant Sanctuary and Don Village
Description
Experience wildlife and be part of a meaningful journey in Yok Don. Home to a unique dipterocarp forest ecosystem, offering nature, culture, and conservation in one unforgettable adventure. Visit the elephant and small animal rescue center, where you can see how people protect animals, wildlife and nature.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Lunch and exploration of Don Village, where you can meet the Lao, Ede, and Mnong communities and try traditional food.
Free to explore Yok Don National Park (Elephant experience tour/Trekking/National park cycle tours), self-paid activities
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your guide will meet you at your accommodation reception, wearing the Greentraveller uniform and logo cap for easy identification.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
We chose to venture inland to relatively un-touristy Dak Lak and Buon Ma Thout. It was really the highlight of our three weeks in Vietnam. A one-hour drive from The Lake Farm (who organized our visit) to Yok Don was rewarded with a fabulous experience of walking to and hanging out with two elephants in the wild. Our guide explained that these are rescue elephants that have been removed to Yok Don. There are wild elephants as well but those are further afield and not visited. It was a hands-off, at a distance experience, but close enough to be able to see their behavior, food choices, bonding with their elephants companion and mahout. Highly recommend! A real highlight of our trip to Vietnam! Dress like the guide and mahouts. Wear comfortable close-toe shoes, a hat, and loose-fitting breathable clothes. They provide a bottle of water with the tour.
