Mekong River at sunset

South Laos Highlights

TLA07: 10 Days Private Tour of Vientiane - Phou Hin Boun National Park - Ban Tiou Village - Savannakhet - Pakse - Bolaven Plateau - Don Khong - Pakse
Tour Type: Private Tour, any parts of the itinerary can be customized
Accommodation: 3 to 4-star hotels, or open to your own choice

Highlights:
  • Admire the spectacular natural landscapes in Phou Hin Poun NPA.
  • Appreciate the karst land features in the Mahaxai Caves.
  • Visit several various spectacular waterfalls on the Bolavens Plateau.
  • View the stunning scenery in the Four Thousand Islands area by boat.
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Day 1 Arrival in Vientiane
After arrival at Vientiane airport, you will meet your guide at the arrival hall and then be transferred to the hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day will be free for you. You are suggested to have a good rest to get ready for the following days' exploration.

Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel
Day 2 Vientiane
After breakfast, let's start with a visit to the National Museum, which is a two-storey old building consisting of the Nation's Hall and the Revolution History's Hall. Here, you can learn about Laos' history and culture in depth. Then your guide will take you to Wat Si Saket, the oldest temple in Vientiane. This temple adopts Siamese architectural style and its towering spire, high walls and corridors also show Khmer architectural features.

After that, we will proceed to visit Haw Phra Kaeo, where you will see many precious collections, including the king's golden throne, Khmer statues, the gold, jade, crystal Buddha statues in various forms and sizes, as well as the famous elegant wood carvings. Then continue to Pha That Luang, a temple totally covered in gold, which is known as the Buddhist shrine. Later, you will be taken to Patuxai, the landmark of Vientiane. It was built to honor the independence of Laos and many Buddhist figures and fairy tales were carved on it.

In the afternoon, we will visit the Buddha Park, which houses various Buddha statues of Buddhism and Hinduism. The "Heaven and Hell Tower" shaped like a pumpkin and the big sleeping Buddha statue measuring over 40 meters (44 yards) long are quite worthwhile seeing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Lao Poet Hotel
Wat Si Saket, Vientiane
Wat Si Saket
Patuxai Monument, Vientiane
Patuxai Monument
Day 3 Vientiane - Phou Hin Boun National Park - Ban Tiou Village
In the morning, we will drive southwards along the Road 13 to Ban Tiou Village. En route, we will make a stop at ancient Wat Prabath Phonsane, aka Temple of the Footprint of Buddha. Then we will continue our trip to Phou Hin Poun NPA (National Protected Area), where you will have a view of the spectacular landscape with limestone, forests and rice paddies. After that, we will head to Ban Tiou Village and the rest of the time will be free for you to explore this village on your own.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Spring River Resort (Basic Bungalow)
Day 4 Ban Tiou Village - Kong Lor Cave - Ban Tiou Village
After breakfast, your guide will escort you to take a sampan ride to Kong Lor Cave, in which you can admire the flowing river, peculiar stalactites and stalagmites by boat or on foot. After leaving the cave from the other side, you will take a walk to the villages nearby. After that, we will head back to Ban Tiou Village to rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Spring River Resort (Basic Bungalow)
Day 5 Ban Tiou Village - Mahaxai Cave (4 caves) - Savanakhet
In the morning, you will be guided to tour the Mahaxai Caves, which are dotted with limestone and many other karst features. After that, check in at the hotel in Savannakhet, a quiet and tropical old town, under the help of your guide.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Dao Savanh Hotel
Ban Tiou Village
Panoramic view of Ban Tiou Village
Day 6 Savannakhet - Pakse
Today, your guide will take you to Pakse, where the Mekong River and the Se Don River meet. Then after checking in at the hotel, you can take a leisurely walk around this special town.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Athena Hotel
Day 7 Pakse - Bolaven Plateu - Pakse
After breakfast, we will drive to visit the Bolavens Plateau, which is over 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) on the Mekong River Valley. It is a beautiful plateau shaped like a melon and the forests, waterfalls and plantations can be seen anywhere. Then we will proceed to tour the beautiful Tad Lo Waterfalls, which contain three separate falls with powerful roaring. After that, your guide will take you to Tad Yuang Waterfall, where you can see the twin falls plunge into the lush jungle from a height of over 40 meters (131 feet). The Tad Fane Waterfall, where two tributaries rush out of the thick forest and cascade more than 120 meters (427 feet) high, also shouldn't be missed. After observing the beauty of these waterfalls, you will visit a tea or a coffee plantation where you can learn how to plant tea or coffee beans and make these nice drinks. Then we will head back to Pakse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Athena Hotel
A temple in Pakse
A temple in Pakse
Day 8 Pakse - Don Khong
Today we will start with Wat Phou, a religious complex built of rocks in Khmer architectural style. Then we will take a short walk to Tomo village and go through the jungle to see the mysterious Oum Muong Forest Temple built during the 9th century. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the hotel in Don Khong for check-in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Pon Arena
Day 9 Don Khong - 4000 Islands Surrounding - Pakse
In the morning, your guide will take you on a cruise to Si Phan Don, aka Four Thousand Islands, which is located on the Mekong River Basin bordering the Southern Laos and Cambodia and consists of thousands of islands, islets and shoals. Then you will admire the stunning scenery of Liphi Waterfalls and Ban Khonefisherman Village. On the way back, we will drive to the Lao-Cambodia border at Weukham and see Khone Phapheng, known as the South East Asia's biggest waterfall. Then your guide will transfer you to Pakse by car.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Athena Hotel
Four Thousand Islands, Don Khong
Four Thousand Islands
Day 10 Departure from Pakse
In the morning, your guide will help you check out of the hotel and accompany you to the Pakse Airport for your departure flight. Wish you have had a pleasant Laos vacation package!

Meals: Breakfast
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This trip can be customized to meet your individual needs!
Tour Prices
2024 & 2025 Special: 10% off - Book before Apr 30, 2024
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Jan-Apr, Oct-DecUSD2009 USD1808USD1419 USD1277
May-SepUSD1969 USD1772USD1379 USD1241
  • Prices are per person on twin sharing basis.
  • The prices in red reflect 10% discount.
  • Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
Price Includes
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • Services of private driver and air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Service of English speaking guides as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
Price Excludes
  • International flight into and out Laos
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Early check-in and late check-out at hotels.
  • Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.).
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Laos Visa fees.
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