5 DAYS PAKSE HIGHLIGHTS

5 DAYS PAKSE HIGHLIGHTS

Tour code: GTBPSH5D

DAY 1: PAKSE ARRIVAL (D)

We’ll pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. You’re free to explore this provincial capital of Champasak in Southern Laos before we head for dinner at a local restaurant

DAY 2: PAKSE – BOLAVEN PLATEAU (B/L/D)

We’ll drive pass Paksong en-route to the Bolaven Plateau, which was formed by an ancient volcano and is now famous for its agricultural products including coffee and tea. The next stop is at Phaseum, where we’ll visit ethnic minority museum to learn about the tribal vernacular architectures and life of the Southern Laos tribes.

After lunch, continue to visit Alack and Nge villages to observe the daily lives of the tribes. On our return journey, we’ll stop at the Tad Fane Waterfall to enjoy the spectacular views against the backdrop of Dong Houa Sao National Protected Area.

DAY 3 - PAKSE – DON KHONG (4000 ISLAND) (B/L/D)

This morning, we’ll drive to Champasak to visit the pre-Angkorian, Wat Phu Temple Complex. This UNSECO World Heritage site depicts the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture dating from the 7th to 12th centuries. It includes the ancient city of Shestrapura and many little known but interesting sites along the banks of the Mekong River.

After lunch, we’ll cross Mekong River by ferry boat to visit the largest waterfall in South-East Asia, Khone Phapheng. Nearby the waterfall, visitors can see local people using traditional fishing techniques. We’ll take a tuktuk or cycle passing through the old French wharf and along the old French railway, where some of the old colonial houses still stand. We’ll then relax at the Li Phi waterfall noted for its cascading emerald green waters, after which we’ll head back by a long boat to Ban Nakasang village and head to Don Khong, the largest island in the southern part of the Mekong river region and one of the most scenic areas in Laos.

DAY 4: DON KHONG – TAD LO – PAKSE (B/L/D)

Today, we’ll drive west to Bolaven Plateau, which was formed by an ancient volcano and is now famous for its agricultural products including coffee and tea. The plateau, located high above the Mekong Valley, is also known for its cool temperatures.

We’ll stop at the Tad Fan waterfall to enjoy the spectacular views against the backdrop of Dong Houa Sao National Protected Area.

After lunch, we’ll visit Tad Lo, home to another scenic waterfall and then head to the Alak, Nge, and Katu villages to observe the daily lives of the numerous ethnNic minority groups before heading back to Pakse.

DAY 5: PAKSE DEPARTURE (B)

We’ll pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel.

INCLUSIONS:

Our tour prices are inclusive of accommodation in shared Twin/ Double/ Triple room with air-condition (AC) and private bathroom, meals as stated in the programme [B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner], transfers and tours with local English speaking guides in private air-conditioned vehicles, all entrance fees as mentioned in the programme, mineral water of 2 bottles on bus per day and cold towels available on the vehicles which will be presented by MLT

EXCLUSIONS:

Not included are visa and visa arrangement, international flight, domestic flight, optional tours, personal travel insurance, personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc., meals and services other than mentioned in the programme, drinks with meals, compulsory gala dinners during festive seasons and peak season surcharges which will be advised at the time of booking, early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme.

TIPPING:

Tour guides & Drivers US$ 5/ person/per day/ group up to 4 pax

US$ 4/ person/per day/ group up to 9 pax

US$ 3/ person/per day/ group from 10 pax

CHILD POLICY & NOTES:

Infant below 2 years old sharing same room with parents is free of charge.

Child below 12 yrs old sharing same room with 1 ADL is charged for 90%.

Child below 12 yrs old with extra bed and sharing same room with parents is charged for 65%.

Child below 12 yrs old No extra bed & sharing same room with parents is charged for 55%

Group tour of full paying 15pax, one (01) tour leader is given complimentary on twin sharing basis include breakfast (domestic air ticket is not applicable)

CAR USE POLICY:

2 pax - 3 pax: car 7 seats

From 4 – 8 pax: car 16 seats

From 9 – 12 pax: car 24 – 29 seats

From 13 – 25 pax: car 35 seats

From 26 – 45 pax: car 45 seats

NOTES:

Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather conditions, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability, local or religious festivals, unforeseen circumstances, the sequence of itinerary may need to be changed or alternative sites substituted at short notice.

Standard Hotel Check in time: 2:00pm – 3:00 pm (local time)

Standard Hotel Check out time: 11:00am-12pm (local time)

All bank charges to be born by remitter

All hotel rooms are based on the lowest category of room or Run of House, upgrade is subject to supplement