Easy to travel and many things to learn with just a bit of adventure. Mekong journey, Jungle Lodge, City biking, waterfalls, caves and short walks. For small groups, individuals and families.
Highlights:
- Mekong River Journey
- World Heritage town Luang Prabang
- City Sightseeing by mountain bike in Luang Prabang
- Ecological Lodge and Elephant experience
- Elephant Park Project in Luang Orabang
- Optional Activities trekking, biking, kayaking
- Vang Vieng soft walk
- Vientiane capital sightseeing
- Southern delights: waterfalls, Mekong, four thousand Islands
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome in Laos. Thai/Lao border Houay Xai - Pakbeng. Pick up from Houay Xai (on border) and scenic river journey on the majestic Mekong in one of the traditional slow boats. You will pass stunning landscapes and experience the unique life on the river banks of the Mekong. The first evening arrival in Pakbeng - Overnight in Hotel in Pakbeng.
Day 2: Pakbeng to Luang Prabang on the Mekong. You continue your tour on the mekong on a traditional slow boat. A stop at the holy Pak Ou Cave is included as well as a village visit along the way. In the afternoon arrival on to wolrd heritage town of Luang Prabang – Pick up service. Overnight in Luang Prabang Hotel.
Day 3: Luang Prabang active sightseeing by bike. After sitting in a boat for 2 days the right way to explore this wonderful place is a bike. Full day sightseeing in Luang Prabang to see temples, monasteries and other highlights. Overnight in Luang Prabang Hotel.
Day 4: Luang Prabang – waterfalls, villages and a fantastic Eco-Lodge. A day around town with some great nature highlights. Morning visit to Kuang Si waterfall and villages along the way. After lunch we start (optional by bike) to our Jungle Resort 15 km out of town.
Day 5: Luang Prabang – Eco Lodge, Elephant tour, Trekking or Kayaking. Wake up in beautiful nature setting and take the chance to see Elephants getting washed in the river. During the day you have the choice of more than 4 programs. Go on a full day trek, ride the Elephants or combine your choice with an afternoon Luang Prabang - Waterfall kayaking.
Day 6: Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng. Transfer from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng – Amazing mountain sceneries, beautiful landscapes and village visits along the way. Afternoon walk in the great carst mountain scenery. Overnight in Vang Vieng near the river.
Day 7: Vang Vieng - Vientiane. Sightseeing in Vang Vieng (incl. Tham Chang and Tham Xang Caves) - By vehicle from Vang Vieng to Vientiane - Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 8: Vientiane – a sleepy capital. Today we take the time to discover the most important highlights in the capital town of Laos. National monuments, the famous Pha Tat Luang, Ho Pha Keo and other monasteries and sights. Full day sightseeing in Vientiane - Overnight in Vientiane.
Day 9: Vientiane - Pakse - Tad Lo - Waterfall. Transfer - Flight from Vientiane to Pakse - By vehicle from Pakse to the Tad Lo where an overnight stop near the waterfalls is arranged - Overnight in Tad Lo.
Day 10: Tad Lo - Pakse - Khong Island (the four thousand islands). In the morning we go out to explore some villages and sights around Tad Lo. By vehicle from Tad Lo to Pakse further on via Wat Phu Temple to Khong Island - Overnight in Khong Island.
Day 11: Khong Island - Khon Island. By boat on the wide Mekong from Khong Island to Khon Island. Here we can learn about history and the bizarre landscape. Ban Khon village and the remote Khmer temple Wat Khon Tai are on our program today. The majestic Li Phi waterfalls are visited on our tour as well Laos - children in the south as the simple life along the way - Overnight in Khon Island.
Day 12: Khon Island - Pakse. A wonderful pleasure trip to the massive Khon Phapheng Waterfalls, the biggest falls in south-east-asia. By vehicle from Khon Island close to Paxe and to the new naturel King Fisher Lodge. A great and quiet evening in the middle of Lao nature - Overnight in Bungalow Lodge.
Day 13: Pakse. Transfer to Paxe and to Airport or over the Thai border to Ubon Ratchantani.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transportation as per itinerary (boats, minibuses, jeeps, pick ups, Tuk-Tuks)
- Hotels in Standard category incl. breakfast
- Airfare Vientiane to Paxe
- Activities as described above
- Meals on activity days (see above)
- English speaking guide
- All trekking and activity permissions and payments
- Village contributions and local taxes
Price Does Not Include:
- Travel to and from Laos
- Personal expenses
- Insurance and tips
- Visas and onward travel
Note: Expected amount of money spent on top of tour price: 10-15 US$ per day.
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Asia
Laos
Ecotourism
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