Wat Phou Cruise - 3 Days / 2 Nights
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Wat Phou Cruise - 3 Days / 2 Nights
Pakse - Wat Phou - Champasak - Huei Thamo - Ban Dua Tae - Khong Island - Phapheng - Pakse
Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the slow-flowing Mekong River. Embrace its fascinating beauty, while enjoying the exotic scenes of people living in southern Laos and the mystic ancient Khmer ruins.
In southern Laos, this Mekong River is serene, as the slow flowing water makes its way past sleepy villages down to the Cambodian border. Traveling by boat allows you to observe life on the river and admire the scenery from a unique perspective.
During the three day cruise stop to visit Wat Phou. This stunning Angkorian temple sits majestically in the hills of the Champasak province. Explore the stately ruins and enjoy the views of the river below as you stand at the top of this architectural masterpiece.
The boat cruise also takes you to the area known as the 'Four Thousand Islands'. Si Phan Don, as it is known in the local language, is a section of the Mekong filled with hundreds of small islands. Weave your way past local villages and quiet shorelines, stopping to visit islands and cascading waterfalls.
In between stops, your days are spent on board the grand wooden boat. Relax and watch the scenery, dine on fantastic fresh cuisine, watch spectacular sunsets, and gaze at the star-filled sky.
This leisurely cruise along the Mekong River is a relaxing way to experience the beauty and timelessness of southern Laos.
Extend This Tour With...
Extend your Laos experience with this trip as you unearth the mysteries of these relics that are scattered throughout the area in the Plain of Jars package. After a visit with the Mine Action Group, set off for the Plain of Jars and see these items lying randomly across the countryside while learning about various legends regarding these phenomena. After that, drive through scenic rice fields and see the interesting nearby town and its collection of ancient pagodas.
Come to one of UNESCO’s world heritage cities and see for yourself the beauty of Laos’ former capital in our Luang Prabang Discovery Laos Tour. Visit the National Museum with its wealth of relics and stop at the city’s many temples including Wat Xieng Thong. You will also have time to relax by or swim in Kuang Si Falls before discovering the centuries old customs of a Laotian hilltribe that lives in a nearby village.
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Enjoy Laos and her natural beauty as you discover the South in our 4000 Islands Lao tour, a perfect extension to a shorter Laos discovery including Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Starting in Pakse, you will witness a beautifully preserved Khmer temple before heading up to Mount Asa on elephant back. As you cruise along the Mekong River, you will see the beautiful Lao scenery before finally touching down at the 4000 Islands inlet and Southeast Asia’s biggest waterfall.
If you are tired of all the hustle and bustle in your life and need to just get away from it all, then our A Blend Of Calm In Southern Laos tour could just be the escape you are looking for. Everything you need to relax can be found in this peaceful and sparsely populated area. Acres of serene countryside surround your poolside bungalow with the waterfalls and mountains close by. You will also visit 4000 Islands and cruise along the Mekong.
