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Discover Middle Laos 5 Day Tour
offered by supplier M18133 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 5
day(s)
Group Size: 2
- 14
people
Destination(s):
Laos
Specialty Categories:
Hiking & Trekking
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 320 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 500 US Dollar (USD)
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Tour Details:
- Depart from: Thakhek
- End at: Thakhek
- Duration: 5 days
- Difficulty: Trekking suitable for beginners
- What to Bring: Hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, swimsuit, walking shoes, sarong for village stay
- Transport: From Vientiane or Pakse to the City of Thakek will be done on a VIP bus, unless otherwise arranged. Transport around Khamoune province will be done by private car transport.
- Accommodation: Two nights at the Sala Hinboun, one night village stay, one night guesthouse
- Activities: Trekking, Kayaking on request, Longtail boat.
- Food: As stated on the Itinerary.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1:
Leaving from Thakhek we drive to Khamoune Province, which has many dramatic Karst Limestone formations, and over to the Nam Teun bridge area. You may get a chance to take a short ride in B52 Bombs, yes old bombs cut in half and made into boats. We stop at the edge of the NBCA at Teun Hin Boon Town where we spend the night. Includes: (L, D).
Day 2:
Enjoy a half day trekking to several beautiful waterfalls in the region. This moderate trek gives you a chance to observe the ecosystems that exist in the forest. We arrive at a local village late afternoon and enjoy a village stay with the head of the village, You will have the opportunity to see how people really live in these isolated villages. Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 3:
After breakfast we enjoy a 3 hour boat cruise up the meandering river before traveling through Khong Lo Cave, a 7km cave and the longest is Laos PDR. We travel by longtail boats (by kayaks on request) using lamps for sight. Once we arrive at the other side we take a short trek to a nearby village and eat our lunch on the river bank. This area is home to a variety of wildlife,such as monkeys and several large cats including Clouded Leopard, Civet Cat and Tiger. Local Fauna includes many different types of Ferns, rare Orchids, Cycads and a variety of Epiphytes. You can enjoy a swim in the river before returning down river through the cave and continuing on to the excellent Sala Hin Boun Lodge, where we spend the night. Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 4:
After breakfast, we spend the day exploring the area. We trek up a small tributary of the Nam Hin Boon to the mouth of a limestone cave. Here we see many huge caves and explore one of them. We go 1km deep into the cave wading through water and once we get to the other side we will have a barbecue lunch cooked by our guides before returning to the Sala Hin Boun. Includes: (B, L, D).
Day 5:
After breakfast, we head by river to Ban Hin Boun for the return journey to Thakek. Once at Ban Hin Boun we stop for lunch before continuing to Thakek. At Thakek you can stay overnight or catch a direct transfer to Vientiane, Pakse or even Lak Sao (the Vietnam Border). Includes: (B, L).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Guide
- Water
- Meals
- Equipment
- Transport
- Limited personal liability insurance cover.
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