THE SOUTHERN DISCOVERY–6DAYS
(Itinerary: Pakse – Bolaven Plateau – Khong Island – Don Khone)
Tour code :XSEL0030 -FAMILY TOURS
Highlights:
- The spectacular Khone Phapheng Waterfall, one of the largest and most powerful waterfalls in Southeast Asia
- The picturesque Bolaven Plateau, with its outstanding landscape, tea and coffee plantations and an endless number of different ethnic villages.
- Exploring the rural life at Don Khong (“4000 Islands”) by boat
- Strikingly beautiful nature and/or architecture all along our route.
- Visit Wat Phou and Tadlo Waterfall
Overview
Perhaps you don’t know, but many travelers return to the South part of Laos several times. They have just realized about the diversity, uniqueness and natural beauty of these regions, with countless surprises that are all worth an exploration. Get ready for a fascinating and enjoyable trip!
Tour summary:
DAY 1: PAKSE ARRIVAL
Private driver
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Free & easy o explore Pakse. Overnight in Pakse
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Pakse
DAY2: PAKSE - BOLOVEN PLATEAU- TADLO WATERFALL (B, L)
Private driver & guide
After Breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Tadlo, passing many charming villages and rolling hills. The deep contrast between the lush, green vegetation and the red surface of basaltic soil is an incredible thing to see as you pass along. You then stop at tea and coffee plantations, followed by a stop at Tad Fan Waterfall, a picturesque twin chute waterfall. You explore another interesting minority village, Ban Bong Neua, an Alak village boasting a sacrificial altar. Have lunch at local restaurant
You arrive at the beautiful Tadlo Waterfall in the afternoon, where you have the rest of the day at leisure for stroll around, swim on the river, watch the elephant bath and enjoy sunset over your Lao beer. Also option of a short elephant ride to take in the beautiful scenery. Overnight at Tadlo Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Tadlo Waterfall
DAY 3: TADLO - WAT TEMPLE - KHONG ISLAND - DON KHONE (B, L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The scenic drive delivers you to the former royal capital of Champasak, a gateway to the pre-Angkoran temple of Wat Phu. The hillside edifice was once an important sanctuary of the Khmer Empire. The temple structure was partly destroyed during the areas turbulent history, yet it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. You will follow the walkway from the lower to the upper section, which features various iconic forms, including Vishnu, Shiva and Kala. The temple upper ground also affords a spectacular view of the surrounding valley and the mighty Mekong River. You will then visit Wat Phou Museum and Oum Moung Temple. Then drive to the 4000 Islands and 30 minutes by boat from the central market to Done Khone Island, you reach the picturesque island of Don Khone by afternoon just enough to wath the sunet over the Mekong River.
Overnight in Done Khone.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Done Khone
DAY4: KHONE ISLAND AND 4000 ISLANDS (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Following breakfast, disembark at Don Khone for the option of exploring the island by bicycle, admiring some of the old French Colonial buildings and Liphi Waterfall or “the Corridor of the Devil”. Lunch at local restaurant.
You also have the option of taking a local boat out to search for the rare freshwater dolphins that reside in this area of the Mekong.
Return to Khone Island for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Done Khone
DAY 5: KHONE ISLANDS - DON DAENG (B,L)
Private driver & guide
After an early breakfast, take a long tail boat boat to Khone and head back to the mainland. Visit Khone Phapheng waterfall, considered the largest by volume in South East Asia; this is a really impressive site near the Lao-Cambodian border, set within an area teeming with wildlife, making this area one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos. Lunch during visits.
Then continue to Don Daeng Island where you have the afternoon at leisure, to explore the island by bicycle, or relax. Overnight on Don Daeng Island
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Don Deang
DAY 6 :DON DAENG - PAKSE FREE DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver & guide
After breakfasts, you are free at leisure until transfer straight to Pakse Airport for your departure flight to the next destinations
Since this can be private or group tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!
NOTES
- The weather & our latest advice on the weather
Light clothes regardless of the season in the south and centre but for the visiting of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee.
- Dec – April : 10°C to 25°C, Cool and mostly dry, Special From Jan to Feb : cold, From Mar to April dry and very hot,
- May – Nov: 25°C to 35°C, Rainy season
Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.
- Visa
- To go to Laos you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
- The Citizens of the following countries are also exempt from Laos visas: Vietnam ( 30 days), Brunei (14 days), Cambodia (30 days), Indonesia (30 days), Japan (15 days ), Luxembourg (15 days), Malaysia (30 days), Mongolia (30 days), Myanmar (14 days), Philippines (30 days), Singapore (30 days), Korea (15 days), Switzerland (15 days), Thailand (30 days) and Russia (30 days).
- To get more info => please click here https://laoevisa.gov.la/index
- International flight
Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Laos for two reasons:
- International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam or Laos. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
- The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
- Which language?
- The official and most widely spread language is Laos
- English is spoken in all touristic areas.
- Cancellation Policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
- 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- What to Bring
- Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes ( from Jan & Feb in The mountain areas)
- Original Passport
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
- Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| PAKSE | …. | Pakse hotel or similar | Le Jardin Hotel / Mekong Paradise hotel or similar | Athena hotel / Champasak grand hotel / Nakhone Champa hotel or similar | …. |
| DONE KHONE ISLAND | …. | …. | Auberge Sala Done Khone or similar | …. | …. |
| TADLO | …. | …. | TadloLodge or similar | …. | …. |
| DONE DAENG | …. | …. | La Folie Lodge or similar | …. | …. |
TRAVEL PRICE: THE SOUTH & CENTER OF VIETNAM-12 DAYS 11NIGHTS
Inclusion
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Private boat trips in Can Tho/ Cai Rang as mentioned
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
- Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip.
- Government taxes & service charge
Exclusion
- International Flight tickets from/to your Home
- 4 Internal Flights: Ho Chi Minh- Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
- Early check in/ late check out
- Meals, drinks & beverage not indicated
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (about 25$/pax) & personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills
- Tips and gratuities
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.