DISCOVERY CENTRAL & SOUTH LAOS 10 DAYS

Unforgettable journey through out central Laos starting from Lao capital city of Vientiane where located on the bank of Mekong River. The journey down takes us past some stunning limestone karst scenery. Experience yourself with navigating through the cave, which is over 7km long and includes a spectacular cavern over 100m high. Take a boat through some of the most spectacular gorges found in Southeast Asia. The cave contains 229 bronze Buddhas that are said to be over 300 years old! Well-known Bolevean Plateau is known for its cooler temperature being located high above the Mekong Valley. Cross the Mekong by ferry to visit the fascinating pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia's most dramatically situated temples. Khone Phapheng. Khone Phapheng is considered the largest waterfall by volume in South East Asia. All these sites are guaranteed your enjoyable.

Routes: Vientiane - Kong Lor Cave - Budda Cave - Savannakhet - Pakse - Tad Lo - 4000 Islands

Duration: 10 days/9 Nites

Day1. Arrival – Vientiane

Day2. Vientiane – Prabaht Ponsan - Sala Hin Boun

Day3. Sala Hin Boun – Kong Lor Cave

Day4. Sala Hin Boun – Thakek

Day5. Thakek – Buddha Cave

Day6. Thakek – Savannakhet – Pakse

Day7. Pakse – Tadlo

Day8. Tadlo – Pakse – Wat Phou – Don Daeng

Day9. Don Daeng – 4000 Islands and surrounding

Day10. Don Daeng – Pakse – Departure

Tour Prices Include

Hotel in twin / triple sharing room basic with daily breakfast

Ground transfers and transportation as per program with air–conditioned vehicles

Domestic air fares as per program with domestic airport taxes

Domestic boat fares as per program

Sightseeing tours with entry fee as per program

Meals as indicated: breakfast / lunch / dinner

Complimentary mineral water on tour (01 bottle / pax / day)

Service of an English speaking guide throughout the trip

Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions

Tour Prices Exclude

International airfare

International airport taxes

Travel insurance

Meals not mentioned

Drink

Personal expenses

Myanmar visa fee

Myanmar visa service fee

Tipping

Seasonal supplements and compulsory arrangements

Any other services not mentioned in “Cost includes” section

Day1. Arrival – Vientiane (Dinner)

On arrival in Vientiane, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Time permitting, your half day city tour enables us to see the major temples of Vientiane including the oldest, Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues, and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. We also visit Lao national icon, That Luang Stupa, and we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph.Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight in Vientiane

Day2. Vientiane - Prabaht Ponsan - Sala Hin Boun (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast,you will be picked up from your Vientiane Hotel this morning, and travel south along route 13. En route we stop at Prabaht Ponsan, an Ancient stupa dating back to the 15^th Century. It is also home to the AncientBudhhas footprint, discovered in 1933, and now an important religious site in Laos. Following lunch we continue onwards into Khammoune province and into the mountainous area, where a stop at a view point near Khoun Kham offers a breathtaking view over the surrounding area. We eventually reach Ban Naphouak, where we board a local boat on the Hin Boun River. The journey upstream takes us past some stunning limestone karst scenery, as well as a number of villages with smiling waving children. We reach your accommodation for the night Sala Hin Boun, late afternoon. You have the rest of the day at leisure.Dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Sala Hin Boun.

Day3. Sala Hin Boun - Kong Lor Cave (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast at Sala Hin Boun we continue by boat upriver to Kong Lor village, where you have the chance to explore, before boarding a smaller boat into the famous Kong Lor Cave. We navigate through the cave, which is over 7km long and includes a spectacular cavern over 100m high, following lunch in a remote village on the other side of the cave. We return to Sala Hin Boun before sunset.Enjoy your dinner.Overnight at Sala Hin Boun

Day4. Sala Hin Boun – Thakek (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Following breakfast we set off by road to Naphouak, before heading south by boat through some of the most spectacular gorges found in Southeast Asia. Along the way we make a stop for lunch and a picturesque Lao Loum village, and then we are picked up by car and transferred to Thakek by late afternoon.Dinner at local restaurant.Overnight in Thakek.

Day5. Thakek – Buddha Cave (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Your full day begin after breakfast.We depart Thakhek by Tuk-tuk, and follow the old French railway track that was destined for Vietnam but was never finished. Continuing through impressive scenery, you arrive in the village of Ban Nakhang Xang and meet the village guides who will escort you on your trek. Passing through secondary forest your guide will point out forest products that form an important part of local people's food resources. Going through a cave, you enter a striking valley with towering cliffs and forest. The trail follows the shoreline of Nong Thao Lake where you can see local fishermen at work. On arrival at Tham Nong Paseum cave more adventurous swimmers can explore the cave. The cave is 400 metres long and contains dramatic stalactites and stalagmites. Back in daylight, the trip continues onto Khammouane's famous Buddha cave for a traditional Lao lunch of Mekong fish, sticky rice and spicy papaya salad. After lunch we visit Tham Pa Fa or Buddha cave, which was rediscovered in April 2004. The cave contains 229 bronze Buddhas that are said to be over 300 years old! Time permitting you will also be able to travel by local canoe into the water cave below. Your guide will now escort you back to the village following a different route through the forest, and you will return to Thakek in the late afternoon.Dinner at local restaurant.Overnight in Thakek

Day6. Thakek - Savannakhet – Pakse (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast.This morning we are back on the road heading south to Thakek. En route we stop to visit the town of Savannkhet, famous for its French Colonial buildings and also the sacred stupa of That Inhang. We have ample time to explore the town before reaching Pakse in the early evening.Enjoy your dinner.Overnight in Pakse.(Lunch on trip)

Day7. Pakse – Tadlo (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

After breakfast.This morning 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.We will have lunch on trip.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. 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.Enjoy your dinner.Overnight in Tad Lo

Day8. Tadlo – Pakse – Wat Phou – Don Daeng (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

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. Following lunch we continue our journey by car and ferry to Don Daeng Island.Dinner at local restaurant.Overnight on Don Daeng

Day9. Don Daeng - 4000 Islands and surrounding (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

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. Khone Phapheng is considered the largest waterfall by volume in South East Asia; set within an area which is teeming with wildlife, making this area one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos.Enjoy your dinner.Overnight on Don Daeng.(Lunch on trip at local restaurant)

Day10. Don Daeng - Pakse – Departure (Breakfast)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departing flight.

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