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On this tour we visit Pakse, the Capital of Champasack Province and it is gateway for exploring the south of Laos. The ancient Khmer temple, Wat Phou dated Pre- Angkor wat, classified by UNESCO as the second world heritage site in Laos in 2001, after Luangprabang. The temple was built on the Mont Phou Kao, 8 kms from the city Champasack. Do not miss to Visit the Museum related to the history of Wat Phou, the oldest temples, the ancient sanctuary of Oum Mong. Continue driving to the Paradise Area of 4,000 islands , next to the border with Cambodia , visit the Great waterfalls of the mekong Liphi and Khonphapheng , the fishmen villages Donekhone, Donedet , ancient locomotive of French and in the period october - june, we can visit the dolphins of the Mekong.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL – PAKSE – WAT PHOU – KHONG ISLAND
You’ll be met on arrival in Pakse “The capital of Champasack Province” by our guide where we’ll set off on our southern adventure to the beautiful Si Phan Don area (4000 islands) along the way we will stop at the Ancient Khmer temple of Wat Phou, located at the base of Mount Phu Kao.There was a temple on the site as early as the 5th Century,but the surviving structure’s date from the 11th to 13th Centuries.It was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001 and is now a centre for Theravada Buddhist worship.Next we’ll visit the Khmer temple of Oum Mong,thought to have been built late in the 9th Century during the reign of the Khmer King Yasovarmen 1. Situated about 45kms from Pakse in a wonderfully shaded forest beside a small stream that flows into the Mekong River. From here we make our way to the picturesque Khong Island and our hotel for the night.
DAY 2: KHONG ISLAND – PAKSE (B)
After breakfast we’ll proceed by boat to explore this enchanting area.First its off to the Island of Don Khon and the village of Ban Khone.This well known fishing village is also famous for its cultivation of coconut,bamboo and kapak(cotton).At the western end of the village is a cluster of rapids called Tat Somphamit “Li Phi Falls” and rare Irrawaddy river dolphins can be spotted south of the village in early morning or late afternoon from December to May.Then its back to the boat for a look at Don Det Island before heading back to the mainland and journey to Khon Phapheng Waterfall.Located next to the Laos – Cambodian border this waterfall is easily the widest in the world and known as the “Niagara Falls of Asia” and is the largest waterfall in South East Asia.We then make our way back to Pakse for overnight stay.
DAY 3: PAKSE –DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast and a tour of the local market its time to transfer to the airport for your departure. Option: (The transfer to the Lao/Thai border or to the Lao/Cambodia border can be arranged with extra charge.Please contact us.)
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Notes for price Information |
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Price Inclues:
-Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast at 3*** Hotels
-Transfers and transportation by private A/C van, boat
-English speaking tour guide
-Sightseeing
Price Excludes:
-Visa fee
-All meals: lunches and dinners
-Travel insurance
-Beverage
-Tips for guide and driver.
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