Day 01: Arrival - Vientiane (-/-/D)

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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. Overnight in Vientiane

Day 02: Vientiane - Prabaht Ponsan - Sala Hin Boun (B/L/-)

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Today, travel south along route 13. En route, we stop at Prabaht Ponsan, an Manoluck LPQ stupa dating back to the 15th Century. 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, and 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 at Sala Hin Boun

Day 03: Sala Hin Boun - Kong Lor Cave (B/L/-)

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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. Overnight at Sala Hin Boun


Day 04: Sala Hin Boun – Thakek (B/L/-)

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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. Overnight in Thakek



Day 05: Thakek – Buddha Cave (B/L/-)

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We depart Thakhek by Tuk-tuk, pass forest with impreessive scenery. 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. 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. 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. Return to Thakek in the late afternoon. Overnight in Thakek

Day 06: Thakek - Savannakhet - Pakse (B/-/-)

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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. Overnight in Pakse



Day 07: Pakse – Tadlo (B/-/-)

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Travel by road west into the Bolevean Plateau, known for its cooler temperature.  Visit one of the most beautiful waterfall, Tad Fan Tad Fan waterfall is spectacular with twin waterfalls plummeting into a deep gorge surrounded by flourishing vegetation. 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. Overnight in Tad Lo

Day 08: Tadlo – Pakse – Wat Phou – Don Daeng (B/-/-)

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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. Overnight on Don Daeng


Day 09: Don Daeng - 4000 Islands and surrounding (B/-/-)

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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. Overnight on Don Daeng

Day 10: Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Departure (B/-/-)

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

Trip Price Included

• Transportation in private
• 9 nights' accommodation in Superior room with daily breakfast,4 lunches
• Boat trip around Done Khone area,upriver to Kong Lo village
• Professional English speaking Tour guide
• Admission fee to indicated sights
• Gov’ s tax and service charge
•  Luggage handling and drinking water

Trip Price Excluded

• Visa stamping fee on arrival
• All air tickets in/to/from Laos
• Travel Insurance in all kinds
• Lunch or dinner unless where stated
• Single room (quoted separately)
• Other foreign language guide
• Peak tourist season or special event rates
• Tip, drinks and other personal expenses

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