Visit The Valley – 2025 Tour Options

The Elephant Valley Project is an experience like nothing else; you trek into the elephant’s natural jungle habitat & observe these amazing animals being themselves. It is that simple & organic; there is no riding, no tricks, no shows & no stress. Spend hours walking with them; learning about their trials, tribulations & amazing stories. If you love elephants and truly care about their welfare & future this is the place for you. Welcome.”

Experience the original and premier elephant sanctuary in Cambodia.

Hike out to visit the elephants in the beautiful tropical forest.

Walk with them as they interact with each other and graze through their natural environment.

Learn about each of our elephants unique histories and their road to recovery.

Meet the local indigenous Bunong people and see the unique role they play in protecting these animals.

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Day Visit Options

Ele Lover

Full Day Visit

(Morning and afternoon elephant hikes + lunch)

Spend a full day in one of the most biodiverse forests in Cambodia and observe some of our resident retired elephants! This is a completely unique experience spending time immersed in nature and observing former working elephants as they return to the forest and get to exhibit their natural behaviors again. During your guided hike you will learn about the histories of the elephants and elephant welfare, as well as the traditions and culture of the local Indigenous Bunoung people. Your morning hike will end at our forest base camp, set along the side of a valley looking into the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch made by our local Bunong staff, rest in a hammock, and enjoy being truly immersed in nature. After lunch, set back out on another hike into the forest for a second elephant observation with a different group of elephants that calls the EVP home.

Price = $100 (Inc VAT) – Foreign Nationals

Price = $50 (Inc VAT) – Cambodian National Residents (K-Visa N/A)

Prices are Per Person. Program includes:

Transport from Sen Monorom to EVP site and back.
2 guided hikes to observe elephants in the morning and afternoon (5-8km of hiking in one day)
English speaking guide.
Delicious buffet style lunch!
Free water refills (bring your own bottle).
Contribution to local community support and forest protection programs .

Depart Sen Monorom at 7.30am and return 5.30pm.

Bookings are possible Sunday to Fridays

This is our most popular option for people who just want to see elephants!

Quick Trip

Half Day Visit

(Morning elephant hike + lunch)

Spend one amazing morning in one of the most biodiverse forests in Cambodia and observe some of our resident retired elephants! This is a completely unique experience spending time immersed in nature and observing former working elephants as they return to the forest and get to exhibit their natural behaviors again. During your guided hike you will learn about the histories of the elephants and elephant welfare, as well as the traditions and culture of the local Indigenous Bunoung people. Your hike will end at our forest base camp, set along the side of a valley looking into the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch made by our local Bunong staff, rest in a hammock, and enjoy being truly immersed in nature. Depart back to Sen Monorom town after lunch at 2pm.

Price = $60 (Inc VAT) – Foreign Nationals

Price = $30 (Inc VAT) – Cambodian Nationals Residents (K-Visa N/A)

Prices are Per Person. Program includes:

Transport from Sen Monorom to EVP site and back.
Guided hike to observe one group of elephants (3-4 km of hiking).
English speaking guide.
Delicious buffet style lunch!
Water refills (bring your own bottle).
Contribution to local community support and forest protection programs .

Depart Sen Monorom at 7.30am and return at 2pm

Bookings are possible Sunday to Friday.

Want to Give back? Stay for the afternoon and join our volunteers working onsite, e.g. reforestation, trails and small building projects. Projects vary by season. Return to town at 5pm.
Possible to add on Monday to Friday.

Explorer

Full Day Visit

(morning elephant hike + afternoon jungle trek + lunch)

Spend an amazing morning in one of the most biodiverse forests in Cambodia and observe some of our resident retired elephants! This is a completely unique experience spending time immersed in nature and observing former working elephants as they return to the forest and get to exhibit their natural behaviors again. During your guided hike you will learn about the histories of the elephants and elephant welfare, as well as the traditions and culture of the local Indigenous Bunoung people. Your morning hike will end at our forest base camp, set along the side of a valley looking into the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch made by our local Bunong staff, rest in a hammock, and enjoy being truly immersed in nature. After lunch, set back out into the forest for the afternoon to take a trek exploring the community forest. Meander through lush jungle, admire ancient trees, see rivers and waterfalls, and if you are lucky, have the chance to catch glimpses of other wildlife!

Price = $75 (Inc VAT) – Foreign Nationals

Price = $37.50 (Inc VAT) – Cambodian National Residents (K-Visa N/A)

Prices are Per Person. Program includes:

Transport from Sen Monorom to EVP site and back.
1 guided hikes to observe elephants in the morning and 1 guided afternoon jungle trek (5-8km of hiking in one day)
English speaking guide.
Delicious buffet style lunch!
Free water refills (bring your own bottle)
Contribution to local community support and forest protection programs.

Depart Sen Monorom at 7.30am and return 5.30pm.

Bookings are possible Monday to Fridays.

Overnight Programs

Taste of the Jungle

2 days/ 1 night

(Morning elephant hike + lunch)

Enjoy two days and one glorious night immersed out in the jungle! Watch the sun go down over the forest with a drink in your hand and wake up to the sound of the jungle in the morning. Your two days will include two amazing guided elephant hikes, one jungle trek, one volunteer session, and an overnight stay in our forest base camp!

You will spend time immersed in nature and observing former working elephants as they return to the forest and get to exhibit their natural behaviors again. During your guided elephant hikes you will learn about the histories of the elephants and elephant welfare, as well as the traditions and culture of the local Indigenous Bunoung people. On your jungle trek, you will meander through lush jungle, admire ancient trees, see rivers and waterfalls and if you are lucky, have the chance to catch glimpses of other wildlife! You will also have the opportunity to join locals, staff and other volunteers on the many projects it takes to keep the sanctuary running. Volunteer projects may include reforestation, trail maintenance, and small building projects (note these activities are not with the elephants). Not up for volunteering and just want to enjoy the forest; cozy up in one of our hammocks with a book, or bring your binoculars to do some bird watching!

Option A: Shared Room (Single Bed / Shared Bathrooms)
Price = $160 (Inc VAT) – Foreign Nationals
Price = $80 (Inc VAT) – Cambodian National Residents (K-Visa N/A)

Option B: Private Bungalow (Double Bed – Sleeps 2 Comfortably, Private Ensuite)
Price = $175 (Inc VAT) – Foreign Nationals
Price = $87.50 (Inc VAT) – Cambodian National Residents (K-Visa N/A)

Prices are Per Person. Program includes:

Transport from Sen Monorom to EVP site and back.
2 guided hikes to observe elephants (3-4 km of hiking each time)
1 guided jungle trek (3-4 km of hiking).
1 optional guided volunteer session.
English speaking guide.
1 nights accommodation.
Delicious Buffet meals: 2 lunches, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast.
Free water refills (bring your own bottle)
Contribution to local community support and forest protection programs.

Bookings possible on Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs.

Depart Sen Monorom at 7.30am on Day 1 and returns 5.30pm on Day 2

Elephant & Forest Immersion

3 Days/ 2 Nights

Make our forest base camp your home for three days and two nights and truly get in touch with your wild side! Your three days will include three amazing guided elephant hikes, one jungle trek, and two optional volunteer sessions!

You will spend time immersed in nature and observing former working elephants as they return to the forest and get to exhibit their natural behaviors again. During your guided elephant hikes you will learn about the histories of the elephants and elephant welfare, as well as the traditions and culture of the local Indigenous Bunoung people. On your jungle trek, you will meander through lush jungle, admire ancient trees, see rivers and waterfalls and if you are lucky, have the chance to catch glimpses of other wildlife! During your stay you will also have the opportunity to join locals, staff and other volunteers on the many projects it takes to keep the sanctuary running. Volunteer projects may include reforestation, trail maintenance, and small building projects (note these activities are not with the elephants). Not up for volunteering and just want to enjoy the forest; cozy up in one of our hammocks with a book, or bring your binoculars to do some bird watching!

Option A: Shared Room (Single Bed / Shared Bathrooms)
Price = $280 (Inc VAT) – Foreign Nationals
Price = $140 (Inc VAT) – Cambodian National Residents (K-Visa N/A)

Option B: Private Bungalow (Double Bed – Sleeps 2 Comfortably, Private Ensuite)
Price = $300 (Inc VAT) – Foreign Nationals
Price = $150 (Inc VAT) – Cambodian National Residents (K-Visa N/A)

Prices are Per Person. Program includes:

Transport from Sen Monorom to EVP site and back.
3 guided hikes to observe elephants (3-4 km of hiking each time)
1 guided jungle trek (3-4 km of hiking).
2 optional guided volunteer sessions.
English speaking guide.
2 nights accommodation.
Delicious Buffet meals: 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts.
Free water refills (bring your own bottle)
Contribution to local community support and forest protection programs.

Bookings possible on Sun, Mon, Tues or Wed.

Depart Sen Monorom at 7.30am on Day 1 and return 5.30pm on Day 3

Group Bookings!

We love groups at EVP!

We host groups from all backgrounds, from schools to colleges to corporations and we can tailor your program and create an itinerary that best suits your groups needs.

Groups receive a 10% group discount and are considers 6 pax or more.

See our Groups, Courses & Retreats page for more information

Discount Rates

Discount Rates

Children – 12 yrs and under – 50% Discount (3 years and under FREE)

We love children to visit the elephants and the project! Education for the next generation is key!

*Valid for all visit options.

NGO/ Non-Profit / Charity Workers – 25% Discount

Anyone working in Cambodia for a local NGO/Non-Profit/Charity, may receive a discounted rate!

You must be employed with said organization for at least 3 months and provide proof of involvement and organizational information when booking.

*Valid for all visit option

Vet / Conservation Student Discount – 25% Discount

We love to support students studying Vet Science, Biology, Conservation or other related fields that will support the welfare and conservation of the elephant species. We are also open to discussing study programs focused on certain subjects and ideas!

*Valid for all visit options.

Booking Terms

Booking Conditions

We advise you to secure the dates you require as quickly as possible, as the project gets busier every year. Please state your preferred booking dates in your initial email. We will then check availability and book your dates into our calendar. We are a small team but we work to get back to you as soon as possible!
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All visitors are required to hold full travel insurance (including medical evacuation) and sign a liability waiver on arrival.
All bookings must be confirmed by email in advance.
We ask for payment at least one week in advance in order to confirm your booking. Cancellations within 7 days of the booking are non refundable. If you are unable to make it for your booked date due to illness or emergency, please let us know as far in advance as possible and to move your booking to an alternative date (provided we have availability on said date), or provide a return voucher valid for 12 months (for the same details of your booking).
The EVP operates rain or shine. However we reserve the right to alter or cancel your trip due to safety concerns and unforeseen circumstances such as elephant related incidents which require our immediate attention, extreme weather, or other local community related events. Should this happen, you will receive a full refund.
Any bank or transfer fees incurred during payment in the country of origin are the responsibility of the customer and we are not responsible.

TAX Inclusive

ELIE and the EVP adhere to all laws of Cambodia. We pay all necessary fees with the government here in Cambodia including tourism licenses, staff salary tax and National Social Security for all staff. As a registered NGO/Not for Profit we also pay all required income tax and VAT (Value Added Tax) on our sales to visit the sanctuary and the sales of souvenirs.

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