Arrival in Pakse and start the journey by discovering the BOLAVEN PLATEAU, a fertile coffee and tea growing area, rich in ethnic groups, predominantly Laven. On the route from Pakse and Paksong, on the western edge of the plateau, visit the impressing TAD E-TU WATERFALL, the TAD FANE WATERFALL, the highest in Champasak Province and also the TAD YUANG WATERFALL. Afterwards head north towards SALAVAN with a stop at minority villages and a visit to TAD LO WATERFALL and TAD HANG WATERFALL.

Overnight in Pakse

From Pakse, journey south along the east bank of the Mekong. Near Champasak city cross the river by ferry and visit VAT PHOU CHAMPASAK, one of the best preserved examples of major Khmer architecture, more than 200 years older than Angkor Wat itself.

Return back across the Mekong and southwards towards Don Khong.

Overnight in Don Khong.

Take a boat from Don Khong to DON DET ISLAND and DON KHONE. The islands are connected by a former railway bridge which stopped operating in 1945. Take the chance to visit BAN KHON VILLAGE, the main village on Don Khone with several old French villas and continue to TAAT SOMPHAMIT (LI PHI FALLS), a raging set of rapids at the western end of Don Khone.

Overnight in Don Khong

Start the journey from Don Khong. After crossing the Mekong by ferry visit the miraculous KHONE PHAPHENG, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia and one of the most impressive sites in the area. After heading north the next and final destination is Pakse. End of the tour