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DAY 1 PAKSE - CHAMPASSAK - VAT PHOU
In the morning at time 10.30 depart Pakse for Champassak, heading south aboard a local long-tail riverboat and
zigzagging through mild rapids and sand banks, arriving at Champassak in time for a riverside lunch, followed by a
guided tour of the mysterious pre-Angkorian 10th century temple of Vat Phou, the boat's namesake. As dusk falls
board the Vat Phou for a relaxing cruise down river, enjoying the tropical sunset on the deck. Dinner is served on
the boat, it docks for the night alongside a remote Laotian village.
DAY 2 HUEI THAMO - OUM MOUNG TEMPLE - KONG ISLAND
Breakfast on board as we set sail for the village of Huei Thamo, only a few minutes walk away from the spectacular
hidden forest temple of Oum Moung. Afterwards rejoin the boat for a cruise southwards and lunch on the deck, while
we continue our leisurely sail further south to the wild paradise of the 4,000 islands. Arrival in the afternoon close to
Khong Island (the birthplace of the President of the Peoples Republic of Laos) at Ban Dua Tae. Visit this Laotian
village where the traditional way of life has not changed in centuries. Back on board for a quiet dinner, under the stars,
serenaded by the songs of the buffalo toads.
DAY 3 BAN VEUTHONG - KHONE PHAPHENG - PAKSE
Breakfast on the deck, while cruising to the small village of Ban Veuthong, where we will board a small long-tail boat
to Khone Island. After visit, take a long-tail boat back to the main land for lunch amid the by-gone splendid of another
age, colorful French colonial houses and an old customs post, alongside a stone quay. Take a minivan to amazingly
scenic splendor of the Khone Pha- pheng falls, close to the Cambodian border. An approx. 2 hours drive will bring
you back to Pakse, where you will arrive late afternoon. End of the tour.
More information or booking of this tour!
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REMARKS/FLEXIBILITY:
Visa for Laos available at the Thai-Laotian border crossing of Chong Mek (Ubon Ratchathani), but also on arrival at Pakse airport. And of course at some other border crossings and airports in Laos as well. This against a fee of US$ 30.-. (you should bring a passport photo with you).
Accommodation before and/or after the cruise in Pakse, but also in Vientiane or Ubon Ratchathani can be booked with us. As well as transfers to/from Pakse from/to Ubon Ratchathani/Chong Mek, resp. flights from/to Vientiane or Bang- kok.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Vat Phou river cruise, transfers and excursions as per above itinerary, accom- modation for 2 nights on
board of the Vat Phou, English speaking tour guide, all entrance fees, 2x breakfast, 3x lunch and 2x dinner, drinking
water
NOT INCLUDED:
Visa for Laos, all drinks, tips and personal expenses
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