Day 01
Pakse Arrival – Bolaven
Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to the Bolaven Plateau. Your first stop is Houey Ten, a Katu village renowned for its traditional knife-making craftsmanship. Next, you'll visit local tea and coffee plantations, followed by a stop at the Tad Fane Waterfall. The journey continues to Tad Lo Waterfall and the nearby Ban Bong Neua, an Alak village notable for its sacrificial altar. Later, you'll explore the ethnic minority villages of Lao Teung.
Day 02
Bolaven – Champasak – 4000 Islands (B, L)
Upon arrival, transfer to Champasak to visit Wat Phou, an ancient Khmer Hindu temple nestled on a hillside near a freshwater spring. This remote and stunning temple offers superb views of the Mekong Valley. At the summit, you'll find intricately carved rocks resembling a crocodile, a naga, and an elephant. After exploring Wat Phou, continue by road to the 4,000 Islands region.
Day 03
4000 Islands – Pakse (B, L)
Continue your exploration of the 4,000 Islands region by boat, beginning at Ban Khone, where remnants of French colonial history are evident, including old colonial houses and the first Lao railway with its own locomotive. Visit the picturesque Liphi Waterfall, also known as Somphamit Waterfall, which forms a natural border between Laos and Cambodia. Return to Ban Nakasang and drive to the renowned Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia, often referred to as the 'Niagara of the East.' Conclude your day by returning to your hotel in Pakse.
Day 04
Pakse Departure (B)
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have leisure time to relax or further explore this picturesque town before your airport transfer.