Day 1: Pakse - Xieng Di - Khone Island (L, D)
On arrival at Pakse, drive to the spectacular roaring waterfalls of Khone Pha Pheng, the "Niagara of the East" and the fishing village of Xieng Di for lunch at local restaurant and where you will board a long tail boat for a visit to Khone Island. After visit, take long tail boat to the Khong Island village of Ban Veuthong, where you will board the waiting Vat Phou for a sunset cruise and dinner, docked riverside for the night.
Day 2: Khong Island - Oum Moung Temple - Huei Thamo (B, L, D)
Breakfast on board Vat Phou as we set sail to Ban Dua Tae, and visit this traditional Laotian Village after the visit we sail North, past the island of Don Xai, and into a myriad of islands of all shapes and sizes, the wild paradise of '4,000 islands.' Enjoy the lunch during cruising North to the island of Don Daeng, to visit the village of Huei Thamo and the mysterious Oum Moung forest temple, just a few minutes walk way. Dinner "Under the stars", aboard Vat Phou.
Day 3: Ban Wat Luang Kao - Vat Phou - Champasak - Pakse (B, L)
While enjoying breakfast on board, the Vat Phou continues its cruise to Ban Wat Luang Kao, where you will join a guided tour by bus to the tenth century pre-Angkorian temple of Vat Phou, after which you will return by bus to Champasak in time for lunch, and the final cruise to Pakse, with arrival in the afternoon. |
