We explore the beautiful region of Pakse, located in the southern part of Laos, also home to the famous ancient Khmer ruins of Wat Phou from the 5th century and the awe-inspiring Khone Pabeng waterfall, the biggest in Southeast Asia! The surrounding forests teem with flourishing vegetation and you will be greeted by the friendly, waving locals as we vist a few villages. You will take a trip to the Boloven Plateau, which will provide you with a refreshing break from the heat and allow you to observe the cultivation of rich coffee, tea and crops on our way.
On arrival at Pakse, we head for the refreshing mountain climate on the Bolevan Plateau. The area is famous for its many waterfalls and we will visit two of the best, Tad Fan, with it’s impressive twin falls cascading over 100 metres to the valley floor below and Tad Ngeuan, with it’s prisitine pools for taking a refreshing dip and coffee shop and plantation where you can sample some real Lao coffee.
Along the way you will see the rich soils of the region being cultivated for coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops before we arrive at Tad Lo, home to another scenic waterfall and numerous ethnic minority groups and visit the villages of Alak, Nge, and Katu before before checking in Tad Lo. Overnight Tad Lo.
After an early breakfast, we head down the mountains towards Champasak and the 4000 islands area. Passing through Pakse town we cross the Mekong River by ferry to visit the fascinating pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia’s most dramatically situated mountain top temples.
We continue our journey by road to Don Khong, the largest island in the South Mekong river region known as the 4000 islands, one of the most scenic areas in Laos. Overnight in Don Khong
Following breakfast we continue our exploration of the area of the 4000 islands by boat and visit the beautiful Liphi waterfall, also known as the Samphamith, which forms a natural border between Lao and Cambodia.
We return to Ban Nakasang and drive to the famous waterfall of Khone Phapeng, the largest waterfall in South East Asia, also known as the ‘Niagara of the East’.
Late afternoon we return to Pakse by road. Overnight in Pakse
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
HAVE A GREAT TRIP!
Group Size | 02 Pax | 04 – 06 Pax | 07 – 09 Pax | 10 – 12 Pax | 13 – 15 Pax | SGL |
3-star Hotel | USD 650 | USD 499 | USD 392 | USD 301 | USD 296 | USD 110 |
4-star Hotel | USD 697 | USD 546 | USD 440 | USD 348 | USD 343 | USD 157 |
5-star Hotel | USD 767 | USD 616 | USD 510 | USD 418 | USD 413 | USD 227 |
● Accommodation in twin shared basis
● Private, Air Conditioned Transport
● Boat trips as stated in the itinerary
● English speaking guide
● Admission fees to sites stated in the itinerary
● Meals: daily breakfast at hotel
● Gov’t taxs and service charges
● Luggage handling
● Drinking water
● Visas and Immigration fees on arrival
● Domestic air ticket
● Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
● Travel and/or Medical Insurance
● Lunch or dinner unless stated in the itinerary
● Single room accommodation (quoted separately)
● Child or adult in triple share accommodation
● Foreign language guides other than English
● Peak Season or Special Events Surcharges
● Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
● Within 2 days before departure: Guests pay 100%
● From 2 – 7 days before departure: Guests pay 50%
● Prior to 8 days before departure: Guests pay 20%
● CHILDREN POLICY