The provincial capital of Pakse is one of the most Thai-like towns in
all of Laos, and one that most travellers and backpackers tend to use
as a transit point and little else.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival – Pakse – Tadlo
Upon arrival, you are welcome and drive ahead to Saravanh province
via Tateng. The stumbling water and lush vegetation around Tad Fan
waterfall of today’s Atacular. We make a stop en route observing the
traditional local making tea and coffee, a cup its can be tasted prior
exploring the local cultures and its way of life along the way to
Boloven Plateau area, the cultivation of rich coffee, tea, cardamom,
bananas, and other crops are being seen along both side of our way. This
is allowed time for visitors to venture off the beaten path and explore
some of the lesser-known areas of Laos pointing for full exploration of
the wild beauty of this southern region, Upon arrival at Tad Lo
waterfall, we visit villages of Alak, Nge, Katu, the ethnic group of
minority. Overnight at Tad Lo.
Day 2: Tadlo – Pakse – Wat Phou – Don Khone (B)
Early birth breakfast, we are heading out toward Khong Island, en
route making a short detour to visit Pha Suam waterfall and Lao Teung
Villages and strolling around the ethnic minority villages and continue
traveling by road to Wat Phu via Pakse town, keep our way, crossing
Mekong ferry to visit the pre-angkorian, ruins of Wat Phu, one of
Southeast Asia’s most dramatically situated temples. Explore these Khmer
ruins, perched atop a nearby hill, which is one of Lao World Heritage
site recognized by UNESCO in 2001, this wonderful archeological site of
Khmer civilization dated back to the 9-12th centuries. We continue our
way to 4000 islands region and catch a ferry motor boat to Don Khong.
Overnight in Don Khong.
Day 3: Don Khone – Khong Island – Pakse (B)
Breakfast, we enjoy a visit of the surrounding countryside, and board
on a long trail boat touring to Don Khone area, taking you to visit the
remains of French period, Liphi Waterfall or “the Corridor of the
Devil”. We return to the mainland at Ban Nakasang, a fishery village and
drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng on the journey, the biggest
waterfall in the South East Asia, it is really the impressive sight
then a lush vegetation near the Lao-Cambodian border, which is teeming
with wildlife and it is one of the loveliest destinations in Laos,
Afterward we drive back to Pakse. Overnight in Pakse.
Day 4: Pakse – Departure (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred out to airport.
GroupCost: US$ per pax |
1 pax |
2 pax |
3-6 pax |
7-11 pax |
12-15 pax |
16-19 pax |
20 up pax |
Singular |
Lunch |
Dinner |
Superior |
663 |
346 |
260 |
196 |
145 |
140 |
148 |
41 |
43 |
50 |
First Class |
677 |
351 |
262 |
198 |
149 |
145 |
143 |
43 |
50 |
62 |
Deluxe |
687 |
356 |
267 |
203 |
155 |
152 |
148 |
48 |
62 |
82 |
City |
Suprior 3-star |
First Class 4-star |
Deluxe 5-star |
Tadlo |
Tadlo Lodge |
Tadlo Lodge |
Tadlo Sayse |
Khong Island |
Sala Donkhone |
Sala Donkhone |
Sala Donkhone |
Pakse |
Champasak Palace |
Champasak Palace |
Champasak Palace |
Tour includes
- Transportation
- Accommodation in 2 star hotel with twin sharing
- Boat trip as stated in above sights
- English or French speaking guide
- Admission fee to indicated sights
- Domestic gov’t tax and service charge
- Luggage handling
Tour excludes
- Visa stamping fee on arrival US$30.00/pax
- International airport departure tax US$10.00/pax
- Domestic airticket with airport tax
- International air tickets to/from Laos or Vietnam
- Travel Insurance in all kinds
- Meals: (lunch or dinner, quoted separately)
- Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others not stated.