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On this tour we visit Pakse the Capital of Champasack Province and gateway for exploring southern Laos. Visit the Ancient Khmer temple Wat Phou, the second world heritage site claasified by UNESCO, in Laos and the ancient sanctuary Oum Mong. We then drive south of Pakse to Donekhong the largest island in the Paradise area of 4,000 islands, visit the fishmen villages Donekhone, Donedet, Liphi waterfall and then Khon Pha Pheng the biggest waterfall of the Mekong in South East Asia.
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL - PAKSE
You’ll be met on arrival in Pakse “The capital of Champasack Province” by our guide where we will drive to 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 the village of Huei Thamo where we’ll find the hidden Khmer temple of Oum Mong,thought to have been built late in the 9th Century during the reign of the Khmer King Yasovarmen1.Situated about 45kms from Pakse in a wonderfully shaded forest beside a small stream that flows into the Mekong River.Then head back to Pakse and our hotel.
DAY 2: PAKSE – KHONG ISLAND (B)
Today we drive south 120 kms to the Si Phan Don(4000 Islands) 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 drive back to our hotel on Khong Island for overnight stay.
DAY 3: KHONG ISLAND – TADLO (B)
After breakfast we start our drive back to Pakse on the way we’ll stop off at the elephant village of Ban Kiat Ngong in the Xe Pian National Protected Area.It stretches along the Mekong River and is comprised of a variety of eco – systems such as wetlands and forests,inhabited by wild elephants,gibbons and many species of birds.Here we will ride elephants on a 90min trek through the forest to the Mountain of Phu Assa.After our trek we will continue driving up to the Boloven Plateau,a mountainous region home to dozens of hilltribes,waterfalls and coffee and tea plantations.Where we will stay overnight at the tranquil Tadlo Resort.
DAY 4: TADLO – PAKSE (B)
After breakfast today we will experience some of the tribal ethnic culture of this area.The plateau has a number of tribal villages,some still practising Stone Age culture.They use extremely primitive agricultural tools and conduct frequent spiritual ceremonies.The largest ethnic group on the plateau are Laven(Boloven means home of the Laven).Several other Mon-Khmer ethnic groups including Alak,Katu,Ta-Oy and Suay also live in the area.Katu and Alak villages are distinctive because they arrange their palm and thatch houses in a circle.Suay are said to be the best elephant handlers.The Alak,Katu and Laven are distinctive for the face tattoo’s of their women,a custom slowly dying out as more lao influence in the area increases.After our visit to the villages we’ll make our way back to Pakse,along the way stopping to visit plantations of coffee and tea.Laos is famous for its coffee a majority of which is grown in this area.A visit will show you the process of planting,harvesting and roasting these delicious beans.After which we return for our overnight stay in the town of Pakse.
DAY 5: PAKSE – DEPARTURE (B)
After breakfast you’ll have free leisure time before 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 Includes:
-Hotel accommodation with breafast at 3*** Hotels.
-Meals: 2lunches on day1 and day2.
-Transfers and transportation by private A/ C van, boat.
-English speaking tour guide.
-Sightseeing
Price Excludes:
-Visa fee
- All meals not specified in the itinerary
-Travel insurance
-Beverage
-Domestic airfare Vientiane - Luangprabang 92 US$ /person
-Tips for guide and driver.
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