Discover the best of Lao's cultural and natural heritage
in this adventure travel through its rugged southern
region. Staying luxuriously and comfortably in elegant
hotels, you will relish an unforgettable break as you
traverse the region's varied geographical features of
mountainous terrain, extensive river networks and cultural
relics.
Starting in Pakse, savor
the exquisite coffee and tea in the fertile Bolaven Plateau while taking in the
stunning view of cascading waterfalls in Tad Lo and Tad Fane Waterfalls. At Wat
Phou, you will explore the ancient temple ruins at Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site that is beautifully well preserved. You will not only enjoy the romantic
atmosphere of the quaint French colonial buildings in Champassak but also ride
elephants up to Mount Asa that overlooks a wide expanse of the biodiversity-rich
Xe Pian Protected Area. In the evening, you will have time to wander through the
night markets and look for local handicrafts.
Cruising along the Mekong
River to Khone Island or "Siphandon" in the Lao language, you will enjoy
nature at its finest when you encounter its intricate and beautiful system of
4000 islands and islets. Culminating in the southern tip of Laos, we will bring
you to Southeast Asia's biggest waterfall at Khone Papheng, where the tranquil
Mekong River give way to the seething, rapid surges as it fans out into the delta.
Be charmed by the small-town feel of Pakse,
the most important town in Southern Laos located at
the confluence of Mekong and Sedone River. Head to
Bolavens Plateau to enjoy the spectacular view of
cascading waterfalls in lush greenery at Tad Lo and
Tad Fane Waterfalls followed by visits to tea and
coffee plantations, where you will get a chance to
savor the famous Lao coffee.
Overnight at Pakse Hotel in Pakse.
Following breakfast, you
will visit the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
with stunning architectural flavors. Return to Champassak to explore the French
colonial architecture dotting the town. In the afternoon, enjoy elephant riding
up to Ban Kiet Ngong, a hillside village in Mount Asa which overlooks the biodiversity-rich
Xe Pian Protected Area before driving to Khong Island (Siphandon), an intricate
and beautiful network of 4000 islands and islets.
Overnight at Senesothxeune
in Khong Island.
Today, you will visit the peaceful islands of Done Det and
Done Khone for a glimpse of the only railway ever built in Laos during the French
colonization. Head for the Lippi Waterfalls, a local sacred site believed to trap
bad spirits followed by the majestic Khone Papheng which is considered the largest
waterfall in Southeast Asia. In the evening, stop by the evening market and pick
up some local handicrafts.
Overnight at Pakse Hotel in Pakse.
After breakfast, you can choose to transfer
to the Thai border or to the airport for your onward flight.
The price
is a guideline and will vary according to travel dates and room availability.
The price is based on two people travelling together during high season
and sharing a twin or double room
As with all the tours listed
on this website, this is simply a suggested itinerary, which can easily be customized
to suit your schedule, budget, and interests
