4000 Islands - 4 Days / 3 Nights
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4000 Islands - 4 Days / 3 Nights
Day 1 - Arrival in Pakse - Bolavens Plateau - Pakse (B)
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Be charmed by the small-town feel of Pakse, the most important town in Southern Laos located at the confluence of Mekong and Sedone River. Head to Bolavens Plateau to enjoy the spectacular view of cascading waterfalls in lush greenery at Tad Lo and Tad Fane Waterfalls followed by visits to tea and coffee plantations, where you will get a chance to savor the famous Lao coffee.
Day 2 - Pakse - Wat Phou - Khong Island (B)Following breakfast, you will visit the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning architectural flavors. Return to Champassak to explore the French colonial architecture dotting the town. In the afternoon, enjoy elephant riding up to Ban Kiet Ngong, a hillside village in Mount Asa which overlooks the biodiversity-rich Xe Pian Protected Area before driving to Khong Island (Siphandon), an intricate and beautiful network of 4000 islands and islets. |
Day 3 - Khong Island - Pakse (B)
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Today, you will visit the peaceful islands of Done Det and Done Khone for a glimpse of the only railway ever built in Laos during the French colonization. Head for the Lippi Waterfalls, a local sacred site believed to trap bad spirits followed by the majestic Khone Papheng which is considered the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia. In the evening, stop by the evening market and pick up some local handicrafts.
Day 4 - Departure from Pakse (B)After breakfast, you can choose to transfer to the Thai border or to the airport for your onward flight. |
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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.
