Overview
Pakse - Wat Phou - Khong Island - Pakse
Discover the best of Lao's cultural and natural heritage in this adventure travel through its rugged southern region. Staying luxuriously and comfortably in elegant hotels, you will relish an unforgettable break as you traverse the region's varied geographical features of mountainous terrain, extensive river networks and cultural relics.
Starting in Pakse, savor the exquisite coffee and tea in the fertile Bolaven Plateau while taking in the stunning view of cascading waterfalls in Tad Lo and Tad Fane Waterfalls. At Wat Phou, you will explore the ancient temple ruins at Wat Phou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is beautifully well preserved. You will not only enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the quaint French colonial buildings in Champassak but also ride elephants up to Mount Asa that overlooks a wide expanse of the biodiversity-rich Xe Pian Protected Area. In the evening, you will have time to wander through the night markets and look for local handicrafts.
Cruising along the Mekong River to Khone Island or "Siphandon" in the Lao language, you will enjoy nature at its finest when you encounter its intricate and beautiful system of 4000 islands and islets. Culminating in the southern tip of Laos, we will bring you to Southeast Asia's biggest waterfall at Khone Papheng, where the tranquil Mekong River give way to the seething, rapid surges as it fans out into the delta.
Price and Notes
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.
Our 4000 Islands Tour includes:
•Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels
•Meals as indicated in itinerary with B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner
•Services of an English speaking guide during all tours and transfers
•Services of a driver and private air-conditioned vehicles during all tours and transfers
•Admission fees for all sights visited
•Camera and video cameras fees if applicable
•Fees for elephant riding
•All permissions and local taxes
Our 4000 Islands Tour excludes:
•Alcoholic drinks and drinks at mealtimes
•Optional visits to sights not mentioned in the program
•Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, etc
•Visa stamping fee for Laos (Please note that visa on arrival is valid for a period of 30 days and you will need to submit a photo and pay 30 to 42USD depending on your nationality. All these are subject to change without prior notice.)
•Extension visa that costs 2 USD per person per day and 1 USD more if arrival is on a Saturday or Sunday (subject to change without prior notice)
•Personal travel insurance
•Tips for guide, driver, boat crew & hotels' porters
•Meals other than those mentioned above
•All airfares and airport taxes
•Other services not clearly indicated in the Inclusion Package above
Creating Unique Touring Experiences
All the touring itineraries on this website have been carefully crafted by our in-country management teams and represent a series of experiences we can certainly recommend. However, we understand that every travel experience should be as unique and individual as each traveler. Our consultants are waiting to hear from you so that we can tailor or custom design a Laos tour to your individual specifications.
