The Sacred Valley is a privately protected 50-hectare rainforest corridor, rescued from slash-and-burn farming and poaching. Your presence supports our full-time ranger, the care of rescued elephants, and the continued rewilding of this sacred land. This is your footprint—made with care and meaning.
Arrive via our comfortable air-conditioned minibus at the Elephant Shelter or our private Nature Park “Sacred Valley” & get information on elephants’ facts & behaviour.
Meet our elephants to get a personal introduction to our grey-giant “Team” Start trekking with the Elephants from our Resort Chateau Orientale to the privately protected Nature Park, OR return.
Wander through dense, primeval forest, follow ancient creek beds, and pass towering limestone ruins from a forgotten era
Lunch on the cave terrace
The Forest Keeper’s Tale: hear from your tour guide about the battle to protect this land and its wildlife. Study and interpretation of historic inscriptions left by early 20th-century French explorers on the limestone cave walls
Sacred Spring Silence (seasonal) A visit to the revered spring—dry in summer, flowing in the rains – where whispers of old spirits remain
Our air-conditioned minibus will deliver you back to town
Timings
08:00 – 08:30 We will pick you up from your Hotel/GH
16:30 – 17:00 Transfer back to your Hotel/GH
Hidden Gem: The Sacred Valley!
This tour includes a visit of the privately conserved 'Sacred Valley“ - a prehistoric valley and precious relic from a fascinating time in the earth's history.
What's Included
All transfers from and to town by air-conditioned minibus
Lunch on the “Sacred Valley Cave” Terrace in the Sacred Valley Elephant & Nature Park
English speaking Tourguide – Approx. 2 ½ hours trek (appr 5km) with Elephants to the private Elephant & Nature Park, Sacred Valley, or return