PAKES & BEYOND TO THE 4000 ISLANDS 4 DAYS, 3 NIGHTS

On this four day classic tour you’ll visit the famous Siphandon or ‘4000 Islands’ region of Laos. With Pakse, the most important island in Southern Laos, as your base, you’ll visit pre-Angkorian temples, coffee plantations, sustainable tourism projects in wildlife areas and remote islands.
Freshen up at your hotel before taking a short tour of Pakse, the most important town in southern Laos. Drive to the Bolaven Plateau where tea and coffee are produced, stopping en route at Tad Lo to see its three different waterfalls.

Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wat Phou. This spectacular temple pre-dates Angkor Wat and was built by the rulers of the Khmer empire. Ride atop an elephant through the Xe Pian Protected Area, developed as a sustainable tourism project. Board a boat, and bike around the quiet islands of Don Det and Don Khone where coconut, kapok and bamboo farming are still the main source of income Stroll through some of the villages to the largest waterfall in Laos.

HIGHLIGHTS:
Pakse-Wat Phou-Khong Island

Bike around the 4000 Islands where coconut and bamboo farming are still the main source of income.
Visit a family plantation in the Bolaven region of Laos, famous for its tea and coffee.
Ride atop an elephant in a sustainable tourism project to help local villagers and increase awareness of elephant conservation.

TRIP IN BRIEF:
Tour type: private tour - can be customized
Trip Duration: 04 days 03 nights

Tour route: Pakse-Tad Etu-Wat Phou-Khong Island-4000 Islands-Pakse
Tour Operates: Year Round/ Upon Request
Accomodation: 03 nights at hotel .

Note: Below price is based on English speaking guide, but we have guides available in other languages also: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Thais

Tour Itinerary: PAKES & BEYOND TO THE 4000 ISLANDS

Day 1: Pakse-Bolaven Plateau-Pakse (....)

Upon arrival in Pakse, your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Freshen up at the hotel before taking a short tour of the town. Pakse is the most important town in southern Laos and is home to a large Vietnamese community. It’s near to many of the attractions of this area and boasts delightful Chinese and colonial architecture, as well as a local market selling a variety of different foods.

We’ll drive today to the Bolaven Plateau. Take a stop at the Tad Lo area to see its three different waterfalls: Tad Hang, Tad Lo and Tad Suong. Continue to the twin waterfalls of Tad Yuang and Tad Fane, which pour down into a gorge in the dense jungle. Both tea and coffee are produced in this region, and we’ll visit a plantation here; one of many cultivated between 1000-1300 meters above sea level by the families who inhabit the 250 villages of the area.

Overnight in Pakse
Meals included on this day: None

Day 2: Pakse-Tad Etu-Wat Phou-Khong Island (B)

Drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wat Phou. This spectacular temple pre-dates Angkor Wat and was built by the rulers of the Khmer empire. Constructed on three levels: the water reservoir, the galleries and the sanctuary itself, it is one of the holiest temples of the Lao people.

Stop after lunch to observe wood carvers at work at Ban Nong Bune. Ride atop an elephant now through the Xe Pian Protected Area and up to Mt. Asa. This tour was developed as a sustainable tourism project to help local villagers and to increase awareness of elephant conservation. Spend the night on Khong Island, the largest island in Southern Laos.

Overnight in Khong Island
Meals included on this day: Breakfast

Day 3: Khong Island-4000 Islands-Pakse (B)

This morning board a boat, and bike around the quiet islands of Don Det and Don Khone. These islands do not have any cars on them and electricity only in the evening. Coconut, kapok and bamboo farming are still the main source of income for locals here and just the northern part of Don Det has been developed. Lippi falls is next, known as ‘Tad Somphamit’ or ‘trap spirit’ falls. These impressive falls are believed to trap bad spirits.

Stroll through some of the villages till we reach the largest waterfall in Laos. Khone Phapheng falls are the only part of the Mekong which is not navigable by boat. There are bamboo fishing traps here and a viewing platform for you to take in the spectacular view and watch the local fishermen as they fish for the day’s catch. Return to Pakse in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Pakse
Meals included on this day: Breakfast

Day 4: Pakse (B)

After breakfast your guide will meet you at the hotel for your transfer to either the Thai border or the airport for your departure flight.
Meals included on this day: Breakfast

Price Tariff

The price is in US$, per person, based on double/ twin share and valid until 31 Dec 2013
Price details: The sample quote is for 3* hotel standard. Contact us email : info@indochinacyclingtour.com

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