Working day 1: PAKSE ARRIVAL
Pakse, the provincial capital of Champasack at the raccord of the Mekong and Sedon rivers, is the centre for trading between Laos and Thailand as well as gateway to the fascinating south. Meet up with your guide and take a drive to visit the stunning pre-Angkorian serenidad, Wat Phou, built between 6th and 13th hundreds of years. Reaching there needs a local ferry crossing and a drive along the charming village. Lying on a hillside and offering impressive thoughts about the bordering plains and Mekong Riv, the UNESCO World History site is divided in two parts. The lower part involves two ruined development buildings at the border of a pond. The upper section with the temple sanctuary itself once enclosed a sizable Shiva verge (linga). Historians believe this great site was chosen by the Khmers because of a natural spring that flows from mountain and the peak's resemblance of a Shiva phallus. Go back to your Accommodations in Pakse.
Note: the upper section may well not suited to the elderly due to the steep steps.
Over night at Hotels in Pakse
Day 2: PAKSE - SI PHAN DON
Go from Pakse to the Southern part of Laos, called "Si phan done", 4 000 islands. In this region, the Mekong reaches a width of around 15 km and is dotted with many destinations. Some are or were inhabited and are well worth the visit. Get started with you hour drive to Oum Moung, a Khmer ancient site. Then drive The southern part of to reach Si Phan Don. Embark then on a traditional boat to visit the surrounding island destinations of Done Det and Done Som for more insights into the standards of living of the fishermen. Move then Khong island - its lovely fishing locations, serene monasteries and lavish vegetation offers an traditional glimpse into the peaceful Lao way of life. Continue to Done Khone Island and hike over the ancient railway built by the French in 1897. Continue by vessel to Ban Nakasang and drive to Khone Phapheng Waterfall, South East Asia`s biggest waterfalls. If most likely lucky, you may see Mekong dolphins. Return to Pakse for the evening.
Overnight at the Accommodations in Pakse (B, L)
Day 3: PAKSE - Departure
After breakfast, visit the local market near to the hotel. Transfer to the Chongmeck airport for leaving.
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