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Xe Pian Trekking Two or Three Days
offered by supplier M18133 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 2
- 3
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 14
people
Destination(s):
Laos
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 120 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 300 US Dollar (USD)
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The first and only overnight trek in the Xe Pian National Biodiversity Conservation Area, considered to be the second most important protected in Laos for its wildlife and forest types.
The trek includes an overnight Homestay at Ta Ong an ethnic Lave village, and a boat ride in log canoes (water levels permitting). Here the rare Gibbons in the forest and look out for rare birds.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1:
8:00am departure from Pakse for the Xe Pian NPA (Phalaibok village) at Phalaibok your guide will introduce you to the local guide who will tell you about the forest, with its medicinal and useful products and show you signs of wildlife and birds. Start trekking through the forest from Phalaibok village to Ta Ong, on the way there will be a picnic lunch. Once arriving at Ta Ong you can relax in the perfect bungalow which doubles as a Homestay there is communal lodging here and a shared toilet and shower but it is separate from the villagers and is quite cosy with a balcony overlooking the dense Xe Pian forest.
Ta Ong is an ethnic Lave village, and the villagers speak the Khmer language as well as Laos and have their own a unique and distinct culture and traditions. Enjoy dinner with the villagers you can try chicken soup, sticky rice or even chilly paste, don’t worry though we will have some western luxuries for you if you can’t handle the local cuisine. Take in the surroundings before settling in too sleep and enjoy a well deserved rest. Includes: (L, D).
Day 2:
05:00 - Wake up early in the morning to take a short walk in the forest close the village, there you will listen and watch several kind of birds feeding from the trees and (if you are lucky) you may have the chance to listen or even to spot the endangered species of Yellow-cheeked Gibbons.
7:00 - Breakfast at your guest house and start the way back to Phalaibok through a different trail in the forest. From here you will have the possibility to easily reach the top of a hill from where you will have a breathtaking view of the dense forest and valleys of Xe Pian Natural Park.
On arrival in Nong Pin walk through this village to reach the Ta’ Euang River and take a 1-hour boat ride back to Phalaibok village, this is a great opportunity to see birds along the river. On arrival in Phalaibok relaxed and enjoy a well deserved late lunch before returning to Pakse or transfer to Si Pan Don on request. Includes: (B, L).
Notes:
* What to Bring
Please be prepared to walk through bushes and streams. It is recommended that you wear long pants and a shirt (dark colors preferable) that covers you shoulders. Carry your valuables in a plastic bag to protect them from water during the canoe ride. Bring one change of clothes, sandals for the village, good shoes for hiking, mosquito repellent, a flashlight (as there is no electricity in the village), sunscreen and a hat. Women should bring a sarong for public bathing. Blankets, mosquito nets, food and boiled water are provided in the village. This tour can be extended for an optional 2nd night staying in Ban Kiat Ngong.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Water
- Lunch
- Equipment
- Transport
- Village Stay
- Limited personal liability insurance cover.
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