Yok Don Elephant Experience & Don Village｜Vietnam

► 09:00 - Pick-up in Buon Ma Thuot City and transfer to Yok Don Rescue Center (50 km/1 hr transfer)

► 10:30 - Visit the elephant and small animal rescue center, where you can see how people protect animals, wildlife and nature.

► 11:30 - Now we arrive at Don Village and take a short walk through the village to experience its multicultural charm and visit Amakong’s house. Amakong, a legendary elephant trainer who has trained over 200 elephants, is also known as the area’s ‘doctor’ for treating diseases with plant-based medicines. His house features a mix of Lao architectural styles.
You can also enjoy some ethnic food in Don Village and buy famous fruits and souvenirs.

► 12:30 - Lunch and exploration of Don Village, where you can meet the Lao, Ede, and Mnong communities and try traditional food.

► 13:30 - 16:30 - Elephant Experience at Yok Don
Explore the forest in search of elephants who now freely roam the national park.
Learn about the welfare of these elephants, which used to give rides but now are observed behaving naturally in their environment.
The guide will share knowledge about the park’s flora and fauna, including plants used in traditional medicine by local ethnic minority people, and insights into each elephant’s personality and background.

► 16:30 - After a day full of adventure and exploration, we will return to Buon Ma Thuot (BMT) City, concluding the tour. Thank you for joining us!

“This tour is a community development support program that creates employment and revenue opportunities for ethnic minority communities.”