Highlights

• World Heritage Site Wat Phou in Champasak
• Bolaven Plateau with Tad Fane Waterfall
• 4000 Islands

Daily Itinerary

1. Day | Pakse - Champasak / Wat Phou (-)

After meeting with your guide at the airport we'll head south reaching the ruined Khmer temple complex of Wat Phou. The first temple on the site was built as early as the 5th century, though the current ruins are from the 11th to 13th centuries. This complex was designated a World Heritage site in 2001.
Return to Pakse for the night.

Overnight in Pakse

2. Day | The Bolaven Plateau (B/L)

The Bolaven Plateau, located in the Annamite Mountain Range which runs along Laos’ eastern border with Vietnam. The renowned coffee of Lao PDR is produced in this region: the climate of the plateau, with its cooler temperatures and abundant rainfall makes it the perfect place for coffee production. Take time to view several cascading waterfalls -- including the famous Tad Lo and Tad Fane Waterfalls where we will spend the night.

Overnight on the Bolaven Plateau

3. Day | To The 4000 Islands - Don Khong (B/L)

After breakfast we'll head south on a scenic drive to Don Khong.
On the way we stop at another temple ruin, Wat Tomo.It also contains pre-Angkorian sculptures, in particular a beautiful Mukhalinga (a human-headed linga now located at the Vat Phou Museum).

This island is one of the larger permanent islands in the ‘Si Pan Don’ (4000 Islands) area. We can explore the island on foot or by bicycle.

Overnight on Don Khong

4. Day | 4000 Islands - Don Khone (B/L)

Early in the morning, we’ll explore Si Pan Don by boat. Here, the Mekong River is at its widest, stretching up to 12 km during the rainy season. As the waters recede, many small islands emerge, giving the region its name. From a distance, you can hear the unmistakable roar of the Li Phi falls, which we will visit.

We’ll also view the old locomotive and a railway and colonial bridge built by the French in order to avoid navigating the rapids and waterfalls in this section of the Mekong.
Overnight on Don Khone

5. Day | Khone Phapheng Falls - Departure (B)

Return by boat to the mainland and visit the famous cascade falls of Khone Phapheng.
After lunch in a nearby restaurant, we'll continue our journey to the border at Don Kalor.

From there, you can transfer to Cambodia (or return to Pakse.)

Services

Included Travel Services

• All sightseeing as described in program above
• Transportation in private AC vehicles
• Accommodation in hotels (twin shared)
• English-speaking guide
• Admission fees to sights described above
• Meals: B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
• Lao PDR governmental tax and service charge
• Luggage handling

Not Included Travel Services

• International air tickets to/from Laos
• Visa fee (US $40/pax)
• Travel insurance of any kind
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tips, drinks, personal expenses and other expenses not described in the program above
• Single room surcharge 113,- US$ (327,- US$ für Kombination mit IOL-9)

Info

Extention to 9 day Impressions of Laos

This tour can be booked stand-alone or as an extention to the 9 day Impressions of Laos group tour, which visits World Heritage Town Luang Prabang, the Plain of Jars in Phonsavan, beatiful Kart mountains in Vang Vieng and the capital Vientiane.