Day 1: Pakse - Xieng Di - Khone Island (L, D)
Day 2: Khong Island - Oum Moung Temple - Huei Thamo (B, L, D)
Day 3: Ban Wat Luang Kao - at Phou - Champasak - Pakse (B, L)
Day 1: Pakse - Xieng Di- Khone Island (L, D)
We pick you up in Pakse and then drive to the spectacular roaring waterfalls of Khone Pha Pheng, the "Niagara of the East" and the fishing village of Xieng Di for lunch at local restaurant and where you will board a long tail boat for a visit to Khone Island. After that, you take long tail boat to the Khong Island village of Ban Veuthong, where you will board the waiting Vat Phou for a sunset cruise and dinner, docked riverside for the night.
Breakfast is served on board Vat Phou as we set sail to Ban Dua Tae, and visit this traditional Laotian Village, then we sail North, past the island of Don Xai, and into a myriad of islands of all shapes and sizes, the wild paradise of '4,000 islands.' Enjoy the lunch during cruising North to the island of Don Daeng to visit the village of Huei Thamo and the mysterious Oum Moung forest temple, just a few minutes walk way. You have romantic dinner "Under the stars", aboard Vat Phou.
Day 3: Ban Wat Luang Kao - Vat Phou - Champasak - Pakse (B, L)
While enjoying breakfast on board, the Vat Phou continues its cruise to Ban Wat Luang Kao, where you will join a guided tour by bus to the tenth century pre-Angkorian temple of Vat Phou, after which you will return by bus to Champasak in time for lunch, and the final cruise to Pakse, you will be in hotel in Pakse in the afternoon.
What to bring: Passport, hat, bandana, sunscreen, extra set of clothes and shoes in case you get wet, mosquito repellent, flashlight, money to buy handicrafts and extra drinks.
Do not buy and/or smoke opium/marijuana from villagers and guides. This could be big money for the guides or villagers, with sad consequences for the villages! Many of which do not even grow their own opium could think to make a good business with tourists. On the other hand all official sides hope to stop growing opium. Please respect! Also village children see foreigners smoking and think they can do the same every day, and still go to college and make lots of money just like the tourists do. This is not true and a danger for these people!
Do not give candy to children or money for pictures
Please follow the instructions of the guides. For example when bad weather is coming up or other dangers are foreseen by your guide.
Tour Name: Vat Phou and Pakse Cruising TourDuration: 3 days and 2 nightsRate: On request
Tour included:
- 3 day cruise with stops, visits as mentioned with English-speaking guide escorting
- 2 night accommodation on board
- Transport from and to Pakse
- Meal plan as mentioned in the tour program
- Coffee, tea & drinking water on board and during meals
- Admission fees at visiting points as mentioned
- Services of qualified crews during the cruise
Tour excluded:
- Visa stamping fee on arrival
- Travel insurance in all kinds
- Lunch or dinner unless where stated
- Tip, drinks and other personal expenses
