5 days

Treasures of Southern Laos

Pakse - Tadlo - Khone Island - Don Daeng
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Tour Code: VNPK-148
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Duration: 5 days
Price: $$$$
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Latest Reviews

“….booking a trip online to Laos for 5 days with Viet Prestige travel was amazing thing to me. This travel agent was very professional and designed a great trip. I was discovering many interesting places, the best and most interesting for me. Guides and drivers were great throughout the trip – friendly, on time, knowledgeable. The hotels were great and I love the breakfast there….It was wonderful experience and I had a fantastic time in Laos. Thank Ms. Loan very much for everything, highly recommend Viet Prestige travel….”

Brief Itinerary

Date Destinations Activities
Day 1 Arrive in Pakse Arrive Pakse, transfer to Tadlo, visit the minority villages
Day 2 Tadlo - Don Khone Visit Wat Phu, drive to the 4000 Islands, enjoy the picturesque island of Don Khone
Day 3 Khone Island Exploration Cycle in the Island, admire the old French Colonial buildings, Liphi Waterfall
Day 4 Khone Island - Don Daeng Take a boat to the mainland, Khone Phapheng waterfall, visit the Don Daeng Island
Day 5 Don Daeng - Pakse - Departure Free at your leisure, transfer to the aiport for your flight

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Full Itinerary

ActivitiesArrive Pakse, transfer to Tadlo, visit the minority villages

Meal

Included Accommodation, ground transportation, tour guide, entrance fee

On arrival at Pakse Airport, you will be met and transferred to Tadlo, passing many charming villages and rolling hills. The deep contrast between the lush, green vegetation and the red surface of basaltic soil is an incredible thing to see as you pass along. Then stop at tea and coffee plantations, followed by a stop at Tad Fan Waterfall, a picturesque twin chute waterfall. Continue to explore another interesting minority village, Ban Bong Neua, an Alak village boasting a sacrificial altar. You arrive at the beautiful Tadlo Waterfall in the afternoon, where you have the rest of the day at leisure for stroll around, swim on the river, watch the elephant bath and enjoy sunset over your Lao beer. Also option of a short elephant ride to take in the beautiful scenery. Overnight at Tadlo.

ActivitiesVisit Wat Phu, drive to the 4000 Islands, enjoy the picturesque island of Don Khone

MealBreakfast/ Lunch

IncludedHotel, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

The scenic drive delivers you to the former royal capital of Champasak, a gateway to the pre-Angkoran temple of Wat Phu. The hillside edifice was once an important sanctuary of the Khmer Empire. The temple structure was partly destroyed during the areas turbulent history, yet it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. Follow the walkway from the lower to the upper section, which features various iconic forms, including Vishnu, Shiva and Kala. The temple upper ground also affords a spectacular view of the surrounding valley and the mighty Mekong River. Visit Wat Phou Museum and Oum Moung Temple and drive to the 4000 Islands and 30 minutes by boat from the central market to Done Khone Island, reach the picturesque island of Don Khone by afternoon just enough to watch the sunset over the Mekong River. Overnight in Khone Island.

ActivitiesCycle in the Island, admire the old French Colonial buildings, Liphi Waterfall

MealBreakfast/ Lunch

IncludedAccommodation

Following breakfast, disembark at Don Khone for the option of exploring the island by bicycle, admiring some of the old French Colonial buildings and Liphi Waterfall or “the Corridor of the Devil”. You also have the option of taking a local boat out to search for the rare freshwater dolphins that reside in this area of the Mekong. Return to Khone Island for overnight.

ActivitiesTake a boat to the mainland, Khone Phapheng waterfall, visit the Don Daeng Island

MealBreakfast/Lunch

IncludedAccommodation

After an early breakfast, take a long tail boat to Khone and head back to the mainland. Visit Khone Phapheng waterfall, considered the largest by volume in South East Asia; this is a really impressive site near the Lao-Cambodian border, set within an area teeming with wildlife, making this area one of the most breathtaking destinations in Laos. Then continue to Don Daeng Island where you have the afternoon at leisure, to explore the island by bicycle, or relax. Overnight on Don Daeng Island.

 

ActivitiesFree at your leisure, transfer to the aiport for your flight

MealBreakfast

IncludedGround transportation, tour guide

After breakfast, you are free at leisure until transfer straight to Pakse Airport for your departure flight to the next destinations

Hotels and Resorts

Tadlo Lodge: 1 Night/ Deluxe Room


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Athena Hotel
13 South Road, Phabath Village, Pakse, Laos
Standard Twin/ Double Room, Deluxe Twin Room

98 Reviews | 3 of 46 B&Bs / Inns in Pakse

Athena Hotel offers: clean and spacious room, great view, well location, friendly staff and complimentary wifi.

Don Khone: 3 Nights/ Deluxe Room


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Sala Done Khone Hotel
Ban Don Khone, Don Khong District, Ban Khon, Laos
Ban Lao Classic, French Studio, French Residence , Floating Studio , Ban Din Deluxe

41 Reviews | 6 of 9 B&Bs / Inns in Don Khone

Flight Schedule

THERE IS NO INTERNAL FLIGHTS IN THIS TRIP.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions
Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
All tour nights in hotel and guesthouse accommodation
Sightseeing as shown in the itinerary with all admissions
Experienced English speaking guide
Boat trips as specified in the itinerary
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
Entrance fees according the above program
Services charges and government tax
No extra charge after confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Exclusions
All the International flight
International departures taxes,Travel insurance
Surcharge for early check in and late check out the hotel
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
All the meals which does not mentioned clearly above
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
Visas & Visa fees
Other services not mentioned above

Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers, and our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.

AVERAGE RATING

4.8

RATING SUMMARY

Accommodations
4.9
Itinerary
4.9
Meals
4.8
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.9
Overall Quality
5

Striving for Excellence

Overall Trip Excellence
98%
Trip Leader Excellence
98%
Anna Z
Amsterdam, Netherland
15 June 2016

Joyful holiday in the South of Laos
– Our trip in Laos was fantastic, and the organization of Viet Prestige Travel was perfect.
– It  was a joy to see all the varied natural landscapes, great man made structures and peoples of the country.
– We enjoyed the elephant ride right the first day, the sunset over Mekong River and the cycling on Khone Island, very interesting. The guides and drivers were excellent.
– The guides and drivers were excellent. They took very good care of us and showed a great sense of responsibility.
– The lodgings were excellent with good service and a reasonable price
– We enjoyed every minutes of this wonderful holiday

Accommodations
4.8
Itinerary
4.9
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
5
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.9
Jonathan Black
London, UK
22 February 2016

Services beyond expectation
– I have to admit that being a first timer to Laos was a wonderful and meaningful experience because of Viet Prestige Travel.
– All the arrangements generally went well and all the tour guides were there to meet us on time and overall were very professional, knowledgeable,friendly and helpful….
– All our meals were nice, we didn’t have to waste time to look for good food
– The drivers and hotel staff were very professional and efficient and worked to see that we had a wonderful vacation.
– The scenery during the biking or cruising trip was stunning and really well-preserved….
– …We highly recommend Viet Prestige Travel with their excellent service!

Accommodations
4.9
Itinerary
4.8
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
4.9
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.9
Matthew Miller
Missouri, United States
15 February 2016

Short trip but wonderful experience
– The trip was simply fantastic!
– We had a great group and our guide John was brilliant!
– The lodgings were great with spacious room and amazing view.
– The island cycling in general was well organised and we had a lot of fun!!
– I will never forget such a wonderful experience and will recommend it to anyone who is interested in going to Laos.

Accommodations
4.7
Itinerary
5
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.8
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