8 Days Southern Laos
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8 Days Southern Laos
Escape to the natural beauty of Southern Laos on an 8-day journey. Discover the world of coffee farming and stay on a plantation. Embark on a jeep safari through the lush Bolaven Plateau, visiting minority villages. Explore the ancient ruins of Wat Phou and cycle through stunning rice paddies. Conclude your trip at the cascading Liphi and Kone Phapeng Waterfalls
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Day 1
Pakse (PKZ) - PaksongWelcome in Laos
Upon arrival at Pakse Airport, you will be met by your guide and driver. We head east onto the Bolaven Plateau. The Bolaven Plateau is known for its cooler temperature being located high above the Mekong Valley. We continue to the nearby resort with the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation
Sabaidee Valley Deluxe room
Included today
Tour Laos NakarathPrivate CarEnglish speaking guide
Day 2
PaksongBolaven Plateau tour
Today we head out to further explore the Bolaven Plateau. We first visit Tad Fan Waterfall, a picturesque twin chute waterfall which is with 120 meters the highest of the Bolaven Plateau. We then transfer to Paksong, where we visit Jing Jhai Coffee House. This philanthropic coffee roaster buys from the source and reinvests all profit back into the region. Meet the roasters who will teach you to cup coffee. Learn the differences of taste + aroma of a variety of coffees, during a 30-minute coffee cupping session.
We leave Paksong behind and transfer north to the fascinating minority villages, Ban Bong Neua, an Alak village that boasts a sacrificial altar, and Ban Kokphung, a Katu village where they keep coffins under their houses. We then proceed to the Tad Yeuang waterfall where there is time to relax and go for a swim in its inviting waters if you like. We then transfer back to the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure
Accommodation
Sabaidee Valley Deluxe room
Included today
BreakfastPrivate CarEnglish speaking guideEntrance Fee
Day 3
Paksong - BolavenPaksong – Bolaven Plateau jeep tour to Coffee farm
After breakfast and checking out, we transfer to the village of Ban Beng, where we meet a specialist guide for the day. We change vehicle and continue by vintage jeep, which is the ideal vehicle for the terrain we will cover. We take a backroad onto the Bolaven Plateau and make a stop at the Tad Moan waterfall where there is time to relax and go for a swim if you like. We then continue by jeep on a trail cutting right through the plateau, on a route rarely visited by foreigners. By late afternoon, we arrive at the coffee plantation of your guide. Walk around the coffee plantations or fresh up while your hosts prepare a delicious home cooked meal. Tonight, you overnight is at a basic but comfortable bamboo hut.
Accommodation
Mystic mountain homestay Homestay
Included today
Breakfast • Lunch • DinnerPrivate CarEnglish speaking guideJeep tourCoffee plantation tour
Day 4
Bolaven - ChampasakCoffee Farm homestay – Champasak
Wake up early and see the sun rise above the surrounding coffee fields. Your host will roast some fresh coffee, while explaining the coffee growing process from seed to cup. After breakfast, head out by jeep and visit some of the interesting ethnic minority villages and trek up to a mountain peak where you will be rewarded with beautiful views of the Plateau. Return to the coffee farm for lunch and say goodbye to your hosts before we transfer by jeep to Paksong, the Coffee Capital of Laos in the early afternoon. From here, we continue our way by minivan. We leave the Bolaven plateau behind, pass by Pakse, and arrive in Champasak in the late afternoon with the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation
The Riviera Champasak Standard room
Included today
Breakfast • LunchPrivate CarEnglish speaking guideJeep tour minority village
Day 5
ChampasakChampasak – Visit Wat Phou Temple
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to the Wat Phou Temple Complex which is the oldest ancient Khmer ft religious temple in Laos and even outdates its big brother Angkor Wat in neighboring Cambodia. Wat Phou exhibits a remarkable well-preserved complex of monuments and other structures over an extensive area between river and mountain, some of outstanding architecture. Explore the grounds and temples before climbing up the stairs which lead to the main sanctuary located on a terrace at the foot of the cliff where a sacred spring flows and where you will be rewarded with stunning views over the surrounding land and Mekong River. Learn from your guide about the rich history and be amazed by the magnificent workmanship in this outstanding complex. We return to Champasak town by noon with the afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation
The Riviera Champasak Standard room
Included today
BreakfastPrivate CarEnglish speaking guideEntrance Fee
Day 6
Champasak - Done KhoneChampasak – Don Khone via the 4000 islands by boat and mountain bike
After an early breakfast, we transfer South to the biggest island of the 4000 Islands; Don Khong. We then continue our journey by mountain bike. We cycle winding dirt roads south, until we pass the temple Wat Phou din where we take a ferry that will transfer us to the quiet island of Don Phou Man. We’ll explore and cross this quintessentially Lao fishing island before taking another ferry on to the island of Don Saang Fai where we will visit its ancient wooden Buddhist temple and learn about the importance of religion and beliefs in the local culture.
Another ferry will bring us to the island of Don Loppadi, where the villagers are specialized in weaving both bamboo baskets and the much-used fishing nets in the region. We cross the island, cycling the dirt roads, which lead us to a quaint village where a friendly family has prepared a home-cooked lunch of local specialties. After exploring the village, we continue by boat to the island of Don Khone where we arrive mid-afternoon with the rest of the day at leisure.
Accommodation
Sengahloune Resort Deluxe riverview room
Included today
Breakfast • LunchPrivate CarEnglish speaking guideBoat and mountainbike tour
Day 7
Done KhoneKhone Island tour
Following breakfast, we head-out to explore the island. Transferring by local tuk tuk, we trace the route of an old, abandoned railway and admiring some of the old French Colonial buildings. Next, we visit the beautiful Liphi Waterfalls, one of the most impressive falls in South East Asia. Get very close to the exciting rapids, by crossing the 5 interconnected suspension-bridges, which offer an exciting perspective of the cascades. We then return to your hotel, with some free time at leisure is the afternoon.
Late afternoon, a local boat will collect you for a beautiful sunset-cruise. Pass by a small uninhabited islands, and enjoy a cool Beerlao or sofitdrinks and some local snacks , while the sun sets behind the mountains. We arrive back at the island, just after sunset with the evening at leisure.
Accommodation
Sengahloune Resort Deluxe riverview room
Included today
BreakfastPrivate CarEnglish speaking guideLiphi Waterfall tourEntrance Fee
Day 8
Done Khone - TrapaingkrielCambodian border via Khone Phapeng waterfall or to Pakse international airport
Following breakfast, we board our boat which brings us back to the mainland. From here, at Ban Nakasang, we transfer to the Border Town of Dom Kramlor, making a stop at the spectacular Khone Phapheng Falls, which is considered the largest and most powerful waterfalls in Southeast Asia. We then continue to the Border crossing of Dom Kralor where you will be met by your Cambodian Tour guide.
Another option: On this day, we can also take you back to Pakse and drop you off at the international airport.
Included today
Private CarEnglish speaking guideEntrance Fee
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Sabaidee Valley
PaksongSabaidee Valley is spectacularly designed and landscaped in Bolaven Plateau – highland in Champasak, Southern Laos to deliver a sense of Lao’s charming ambience whereas mountains forest and mother nature lay by.
Mystic mountain homestay
Bolaven?We are a coffee plantation in southern Laos that offers tours of the area - they can take whatever form suits you. Anything from one to three days, comprising any mixture of relaxation, trekking, nature, learning about coffee growing, jeep safari, homestay in a traditional village or camping. We have some suggested itineraries but they can be changed to suit your schedule and taste. Groups are kept very small and very few tourists come here so the culture and lifestyle is authentic and unspoilt. This is an exclusive and high quality experience which few people have.
The Riviera Champasak
ChampasakThe Riviera Champasak features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a restaurant and bar in Champasak. This 3-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. Each room comes with a balcony with a river view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower.
Sengahloune Resort
Done KhoneSengahloune Resort offers a tranquil escape on the idyllic island of Don Khone in Laos. Nestled amidst lush greenery and overlooking the majestic Mekong River, the resort provides a serene and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Mekong River and surrounding countryside from your private balcony or terrace. Take a refreshing dip in the resort's swimming pool, perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Included in the price:
- Mentioned meals in the program.
- Named hotels in the program.
- Activities as described in the program
- 24/7 assistance
Not included in the price:
- Meals not mentioned
- International flights
- Laos Visa
- Personal expenses, drinks
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides / driversGeneral Information
- No parts of this program have been reserved yet. We will start making reservations once we receive an agreement for this. If a certain room type or accommodation is no longer available at the time of booking, we will propose an alternative.
- The price may change based on the availability of the room at the time of booking and the cost of regional flights at the time of issue.
- Land transfers from destination A to destination B are carried out by local drivers. We always try to find English-speaking drivers for our guests. However, it may happen that they do not always speak English well or only a few words.
- A description of a tour is always a standard description. Actual programs may always vary slightly, depending on the (weather) conditions. However, the intention of the tours always remains the same.
- Standard check-in time is from 2:00 PM. Standard check-out time is at 12:00 PM. Early check-in or late check-out can be booked for an additional fee.
- When making reservations, we always indicate the preference for bedding (double bed or twin beds), rooms next to each other or connected by a door. In most cases (95%) we get this, but we cannot guarantee this.
- No parts of this program have been reserved yet. We will start making reservations once we receive an agreement for this. If a certain room type or accommodation is no longer available at the time of booking, we will propose an alternative.
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1010Pakse (PKZ) 105.78099800 15.13210000 car 1 01 Paksong 106.22048300 15.18042600 Paksong 106.22048300 15.18042600 car 1 03 Bolaven 106.16577600 14.76815500 Bolaven 106.16577600 14.76815500 car 1 04 Champasak 105.86818000 14.88365700 Champasak 105.86818000 14.88365700 car 1 06 Done Khone 105.92500600 13.96568000 Done Khone 105.92500600 13.96568000 car 1 08 Trapaingkriel 106.02965700 13.92347300
The itinerary outlined above is merely a suggestion to inspire your trip in Southeast Asia. We understand that every traveler has unique preferences and desires, so we are delighted to customize your journey to match your specific interests and aspirations.
Whether you wish to extend your stay, explore alternative accommodations, or embark on different activities, we are here to cater to your every whim. Simply let us know your preferences, and we will promptly craft a personalized itinerary that perfectly aligns with your vision of an unforgettable Southeast Asian adventure.