10-Day South Laos Highlights from Vientine to Savannakhet, Pakse, and Don Khong

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Vientiane, Savannakhet, Pakse, Don Khong
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Duration

10 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

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About this tour

Embark on a 10-day journey through Laos, exploring its diverse landscapes and cultural treasures. Begin in Vientiane, the capital city steeped in Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture. Continue south to Savannakhet, known for its tranquil Mekong River setting and historic charm. Journey further to Pakse, gateway to the Bolaven Plateau, renowned for its coffee plantations and majestic waterfalls. Finally, venture to Don Khong in the 4,000 Islands region, where the mighty Mekong River unfolds into a labyrinth of islands, offering a serene retreat amidst nature’s wonders. Discover Laos’s rich heritage and natural beauty on this unforgettable adventure.

Included/Excluded

  • * All accommodations (with Twin/Double rooms) while on tour
  • * Accommodation based on twin or double sharing room
  • * All transfers and road transport in modern, air-conditioned vehicles if specified in the program
  • * Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast, Br-Brunch, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
  • * Your tour guide is a professional, fully trained employee of Tourism Union Indochina
  • * Entrance fees if specified in the program
  • * Airfares, Cruise, Train, Sleeper bus if specified in the program.
  • * Compulsory tips for tour guide and driver
  • * Meals not mentioned in the program
  • * Single Supplement. Early check-in and late check-out. Hotel/Room upgrade
  • * Drinks, personal expenses and any services not clearly mentioned in the program
  • * Surcharge for the festive seasons
  • * Applicable Government Taxes and other service charges.
  • * The tour cost does not include POE charges and passport charges.
  • * Porterage Facility

Itinerary

<span> Day 1</span> Vientiane Airport Pick-up

Upon your arrival in Vientiane, our local guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in the city. You'll have the afternoon free to unwind and explore the vicinity on your own. Alternatively, our guide can accompany you to the riverside, where you can witness the sunset casting its glow over the Mekong River.

<span> Day 2</span> Vientiane City Tour with Buddha Park

Today, embark on a full-day guided tour of Vientiane, the captivating capital of Laos. Your day begins with a visit to the National Museum, showcasing impressive art collections. Next, explore Wat Sisaket, the city’s oldest temple adorned with thousands of silver and porcelain images, and Haw Phra Kaeo, home to the revered Emerald Buddha surrounded by fragrant frangipani trees. After exploring the historic Morning Market, proceed to Pha That Luang, a magnificent golden Buddhist stupa, and Patuxai, a grand monument symbolizing Laos' independence. In the afternoon, you'll visit Buddha Park to admire its collection of Buddha sculptures.

<span> Day 3</span> Vientiane Highlights with Phou Hin Boun National Park & Ban Tiou Village

Following breakfast, travel southward along Road 13 under the guidance of our team. Our first destination is Wat Prabath Phonsane, also known as the Temple of the Buddha's footprint. Following lunch at a nearby local restaurant, we'll depart from the main highway and enter the Phou Hin Poun National Protected Area (NPA), renowned for its stunning landscapes of limestone karsts, verdant forests, and picturesque rice paddies. Our journey continues to Ban Tiou village, where you can immerse yourself in the local way of life. After this enriching visit, we will escort you back to your hotel for relaxation.

<span> Day 4</span> Cruise to Konglor Cave & Back to Ban Tiou Village

After breakfast, you will embark on a wooden sampan for a scenic 3-hour cruise along the river through Kong Lor Cave, the longest cave in the region. As you enter the cave, your boat will traverse the underground section of the Hin Boun River, which flows year-round, revealing impressive formations of stalactites and stalagmites. Emerging on the other side, you'll have the opportunity to pause for refreshments and take a leisurely walk through local villages, soaking in the picturesque scenery and observing the traditional way of life. After departing Kong Lor Cave, you will return to Ban Tiou village to unwind and relax.

<span> Day 5</span> Mahaxai Cave (4 caves) & Drive to Savanakhet

Following breakfast, you will depart from the hotel and proceed to visit the remarkable Mahaxai caves, renowned for their stunning karst landscapes. After exploring this natural wonder, you will continue your journey to Savannakhet for an overnight stay.

<span> Day 6</span> Drive to Pakse

You will be transported to Pakse. Upon arrival in Pakse, you will settle into your hotel and have the remainder of the day to leisurely explore the charming town.

<span> Day 7</span> Bolaven Plateu Sightseeing

Today, your journey will take you on a guided exploration of the Bolaven Plateau, a mountainous area renowned for its diverse hill tribes, picturesque waterfalls, and flourishing coffee and tea plantations. You'll have the opportunity to witness the stunning Tad Lo Waterfalls, Tad Yuang, and the majestic Tad Fane Waterfalls, a pair of twin cascades standing 120 meters tall, formed by the confluence of the Champy and Pak Koot rivers.

On our return drive to Pakse, we will make a stop at a tea or coffee plantation. Laos is celebrated for its exceptional coffee, much of which is cultivated here on the Bolaven Plateau. Visiting one of these plantations will offer insights into the cultivation, harvesting, and roasting processes of these delightful beans. Arriving back in Pakse in the late afternoon, you will then be transferred to your hotel.

<span> Day 8</span> Pakse Sightseeing & Drive to Don Khong

Following breakfast, your day begins with a visit to notable attractions in Pakse, including Wat Phou, a magnificent temple complex dating back to the 10th century before the Angkorian era. You will also explore Tomo Village and Oum Muong, an enigmatic forest temple nestled just a short stroll from the village. After these explorations, you will be privately driven to Don Khong.

<span> Day 9</span> Don Khong Highlights with Si Phan Don

Today, embark on a cruise through 'Si Phan Don' (Four Thousand Islands), an expansive stretch of the Mekong River where numerous islands emerge during the dry season, lending this region its charming name. During the journey, you will visit Liphi waterfalls and the fishing village of Ban Khone. On the return trip, a brief drive will take you to the Lao-Cambodian border at Weukham, where you can witness Khone Phapheng, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia.

<span> Day 10</span> Pakse Airport See-off

Following breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport for your flight departure. We wish you a pleasant journey back home!

Durations

9 - 12 days

Regional Tours

Laos

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Tour's Location

Vientiane, Savannakhet, Pakse, Don Khong
Land tourFrom: $355

Owner

Laos

Member Since 2024

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