PAKSE STOPOVER TOUR

Best places to visit: PAKSE - TADLO - KHONG ISLANDS

Durations

4 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

20 people

Departure

Monthly


We explore the beautiful region of Pakse, located in the southern part of Laos, also home to the famous AncientKhmer ruins of Wat Phou from the 5th century and the awe-inspiring Khone Pabeng waterfall, the biggest in Southeast Asia! The surrounding forests teem with flourishing vegetation and you will be greeted by the friendly, waving locals as we vist a few villages. You will take a trip to the Boloven Plateau, which will provide you with a refreshing break from the heat and allow you to observe the cultivation of rich coffee, tea and crops on our way…
 
 


Itinerary :

Day 1: Arrival – Pakse Sightseeing Tours to Tadlo
Day 2: Tadlo – Pakse to Wat Phou and Don Khone
Day 3: Don Khone to Khong Island
Day 4: Pakse – Departure

DAY 1 – PAKSE STOPOVER TOUR: ARRIVAL – PAKSE TRAVEL PACKAGES – TADLO ADVENTURE TOURS

On arrival at Pakse, you will be met and taken by road west into the Bolevean Plateau. The Bolevean Plateau is known for its cooler temperature being located high above the Mekong Valley. The area is famous for its many waterfalls, and the most beautiful of these falls, Tad Fan, we visit. 

Tad Fan waterfall is spectacular with twin waterfalls plummeting into a deep gorge surrounded by flourishing vegetation. A trip to the plateau provides a refreshing break from the heat and allows you to observe the cultivation of rich coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops that can be seen en route.

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Sightseeing Tour to Bolaven Plateau – Laos Tours

This trip gives visitors the chance to venture off the beaten track and to discover some of the lesser-known areas of Laos, exploring the wild beauty of this southern region.  In the afternoon we arrive at Tad Lo, home to another scenic waterfall and numerous ethnic minority groups. We visit the villages of Alak, Nge, and Katu before

overnighting in Tad Lo.

DAY 2 – PAKSE STOPOVER TOUR: TADLO TRAVEL PACKAGE – PAKSE SIGHTSEEING TOURS – WAT PHOU – DON KHONE – ADVENTURE FERRY TRIPS (B/-/-)

After an early breakfast, we head out towards Khong Island. On the way we make a short detour to visit Pha Suam waterfall and to explore the ethnic minority villages of Lao Teung. We continue to travel by road via Pakse town crossing the Mekong by ferry to visit the fascinating pre-angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia’s most dramatically situated temples.

Wat Phu is one of the Lao World Heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in 2001, this wonderful archeological site of Khmer civilization dates back to the 5th century, predating the famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia. We continue our journey by motorboat 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 – PAKSE STOPOVER TOUR: DON KHONE – KHONG ISLAND TRAVEL PACKAGES – PAKSE CRUISING TOURS ( B/-/-)

Following breakfast, we enjoy a visit to the surrounding countryside, and embark on a long tail boat tour of the Don Khone area, which takes you to visit the remains of the French period and Liphi Waterfall or “the Corridor of the Devil”. We return to the mainland at the fishing village of Ban Nakasang and drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng.

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waterfalls phapheng

Khone Phapheng is considered the largest waterfall by volume in South East Asia; this is a really impressive near the Lao-Cambodian border, set within an area which is teeming with wildlife, making this area one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos. Afterwards we drive back to Pakse.

Overnight in Pakse

DAY 4 – PAKSE STOPOVER TOUR: PAKSE TRAVEL PACKAGES – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport.

***End of Service***

DESCRIPTION

CITY

HOTEL NAME

3-Star Hotel

Bolaven Plateau

Tadlo Lodge (Standard Room)

Khong Island

Pon Arena(Standard Room)

Champasak

Pakse Hotel(Superior Room)

4-Star Hotel

Bolaven Plateau

Paksong Danngam Hotel Lodge(Standard)

Khong Island

SeneSothxuene(Deluxe Mekong View)

Champasak

The River Resort(Pon Garden Villa)

5-Star Hotel

Bolaven Plateau

Sabaidee Valley(Deluxe)

Khong Island

SeneSothxuene(Deluxe Mekong View)

Champasak

La Foilie Lodge(Superior)

Including services

  • Hotel accommodation by twin share basis with daily breakfast
  • Ground transportation by private, air-cond vehicle
  • Regional ENGLISH speaking guide
  • Sightseeing with admission fees
  • Private boat trips as programmed
  • Mineral water and cold tissues on tours

EXCLUDING services

  • International air tickets arrival to and departure from Laos
  • Visa stamping on arrival to Laos (US$ 30 per person)
  • All other meals & beverages are NOT mentioned in the program
  • Personal expenses and Tips
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