4000 Islands - 4 Days / 3 Nights
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4000 Islands - 4 Days / 3 Nights
Pakse - Wat Phou - Khong Island - Pakse
Discover the best of Lao's cultural and natural heritage in this adventure travel through its rugged southern region. Staying luxuriously and comfortably in elegant hotels, you will relish an unforgettable break as you traverse the region's varied geographical features of mountainous terrain, extensive river networks and cultural relics.
Starting in Pakse, savor the exquisite coffee and tea in the fertile Bolaven Plateau while taking in the stunning view of cascading waterfalls in Tad Lo and Tad Fane Waterfalls. At Wat Phou, you will explore the ancient temple ruins at Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is beautifully well preserved. You will not only enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the quaint French colonial buildings in Champassak but also ride elephants up to Mount Asa that overlooks a wide expanse of the biodiversity-rich Xe Pian Protected Area. In the evening, you will have time to wander through the night markets and look for local handicrafts.
Cruising along the Mekong River to Khone Island or "Siphandon" in the Lao language, you will enjoy nature at its finest when you encounter its intricate and beautiful system of 4000 islands and islets. Culminating in the southern tip of Laos, we will bring you to Southeast Asia's biggest waterfall at Khone Papheng, where the tranquil Mekong River give way to the seething, rapid surges as it fans out into the delta.
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Pakse Hotel features 65 comfortable rooms in the southern town of Pakse. Located close to the banks of the Mekong and the Sedone rivers, the rooms are a great-value option offering air conditioning, cable television and free wifi at an excelling price. There is also a restaurant on-site and a rooftop terrace serving drinks and snacks.
Senesothxeune Hotel is a three-star hotel on Khong Island, the largest island in southern Laos. The 18 well-appointed guestrooms are decorated in traditional Lao style with rosewood furnishings and crisp white linens. Unusual for the region, the Senesothxeune’s rooms also feature modern amenities such as air-conditioning and wifi internet.
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Journey in style along the Mekong River with our two night Wat Phou Cruise and discover an area rich in village life and Khmer ruins. In between destinations on this Laos tour, you will enjoy your meals on deck as the beautiful Mekong environment passes by. You will also stop to see Wat Phou, a Khmer temple situated on a hill which offers a stunning view of the scenery below. A visit to Si Phan Don, which translates to four thousand islands, allows you to explore the villages in the area, take in the quiet river setting, and relax by a nearby 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.
