4000 Islands

Itinerary in details

• DAY 01: PAKSE ARRIVAL ­ - TADLO (L)

  Upon arrival at Pakse, you will be welcomed by your guide and taken west to the Bolevan plateau. The Bolevean Plateau is known for its cool temperature as it is located high above the Mekong Valley. The area is famous for its many waterfalls, and the most beautiful of these, Tad Fan, is your destination.

  Tad Fan Waterfall is spectacular with twin waterfalls plummeting into a deep gorge surrounded by lush vegetation. A trip to the plateau provides a refreshing break from the heat and allows you to observe the cultivation of coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops. This trip gives visitors the chance to venture off the beaten track and discover some of the lesser­known areas of Laos, exploring the wild beauty of this southern region.

  In the afternoon you will arrive in Tad Lo, home to another scenic waterfall and numerous ethnic minority groups. You will visit the villages of Alak, Nge, and Katu .

  Overnight at hotel in Tad Lo

• DAY 02: TADLO - ­ PAKSE ­ - WAT PHOU ­ - DON KHONE (B,L)

  After an early breakfast, you head out towards KhongIsland. On the way you will take a short detour to visit PhaSuam Waterfall and explore the ethnic minority village of Lao Teung.

  You continue to travel by car via Paksetown crossing the Mekong by ferry to visit the fascinating ruins of WatPhu, one of Southeast Asia's most dramatically situated temples. Wat Phu is one of Laos’ World Heritage Sites and was recognized by UNESCO in 2001. This wonderful  archeological site of Khmer civilization dates back to the 5th century, predating the famous Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

  You continue your journey by motorboat to Don Khong, the largest island in the south Mekong River region known as the 4000 islands, one of the most scenic areas in Laos.

  Overnight on Don Khone

• DAY 03: DON KHONE ­ - KHONG ISLAND - ­ PAKSE (B,L)

  Following breakfast, you will 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 also know as "the Corridor of the Devil".

  You will return to the mainland at the fishing village of Ban Nakasangand drive further south to visit Khone Phapheng. Khone Phapheng is the largest waterfall by volume in South East Asia. It is set near the Lao ­Cambodian border within an area teeming with wildlife, making it one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos. Return to Pakse.

  Overnight at hotel in Pakse

• DAY 04: PAKSE - DEAPRTURE (B)

  Free time until you head to the airport for your departure flight.

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