5 Days Pakse Tour
Pakse - Tad Lo - Khong Island - Phou Asa
- 5 days 4 nights
- Pakse
- Pakse
Overview
Discover the charm of Southern Laos with a 5-day tour of Pakse. This journey offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and local experiences. Begin your adventure with a visit to the stunning Bolaven Plateau, known for its lush coffee plantations and majestic waterfalls. Explore the ancient Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in the history and spirituality of this sacred temple complex. Wander through vibrant local markets, savoring the flavors and aromas of Lao cuisine. Enjoy a serene cruise along the Mekong River, taking in the picturesque landscapes and tranquil atmosphere. This tour promises an enriching and unforgettable experience in the heart of Southern Laos.
Arrival/Departure Locations
- Pakse/ Pakse
Service Included
- Good hotels in Twin share room
- Meal as indicate in program
- Private transportation;
- Boat trip as per program
- English speaking guide
- All visits with entrances;
- Refreshment
- All taxes
- 1FOC for tour leader in TWN share for inclusion services, except flight and train ticket
Service Excluded
- Visa stamping fee at the Embassy
- Domestic flights or Train ticket quote separately
- Int’l air tickets to/from Laos
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Other foreign language guide
- Peak tourist season or special event rates
- Child or adult in triple sharing room
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
Tour highlights
Car
Mountain
Historical sites
Tour details
Day1: Arrival – Pakse – Tad Lo (B)
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.
Day 2: Tad Lo – Champassack – Khong Islands (B)
After an early breakfast, we head down the montains 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
Day 3: Khong Island – Khone Island (B)
After breakfast this morning we board our long tail boat and cruise south through the 4000 islands region to Done Khone.
After checking in at our hotel we retrace the island’s French colonial-past at Ban Khone with it’s old colonial houses still standing and a glimpse the first Lao railway with its own locomotive. We also visit the beautiful Liphi waterfall, also known as the Samphamith or “Corridor of the Devil”, which forms a natural border between Lao and Cambodia.
Overnight in Don Khong
Day 4: Khong Island – PhouAsa - Pakse (B)
This morning, We return to Ban Nakasang and drive to the famous waterfall of Khonephapheng Waterfall- the largest waterfall in South East Asia, also known as the 'Niagara of the East'.
After that, we drive north towards Pakse and stopping at Phou Asa to visit the vestiges of a temple dating back to the 18th century. Depending on time and availability, we may get a chance to experience elephant riding along the dense forest paths. Reach Pakse before sunset you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Pakse
Day 5: Pakse – Departure (B)
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Children Policy:
- Under 3 years ( Parents will pay if anywhere request for fee): free of charge
- Child from 11 years (Share Room with 1 Adult): 100% adult fare
- Child from 3-10 years (Share Room with 1 Adult): 100% adult fare
- Child from 3-10 years (with extra bed): 90% adult fare
- Child from 2 - 10 years ( without extra bed): 75% adult fare
