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Departure from Thakhek, we’ll then follow the old French railway track that was destined to Vietnam but has never been finished. Continuing through pleasant country scenery, we'll arrive in the village of Ban Nakhang Xang and meet the village escort guides for our trip. In the forest, our guide will point out forest products which are important food sources for the local people. Passing through a cave, we enter a fertile, green valley with towering cliffs and forest. The trail follows the shoreline of Nong Thao Lake where we can see local fishermen at work. On arrival at Tham Nong Paseum Cave, more adventurous swimmers can explore the cave. The cave is 400 meters long and contains remarkable stalactites and stalagmites. Back in daylight, the trip continues onto Khammouane's famous Buddha cave for a traditional Lao picnic of Mekong fish, sticky rice and spicy papaya salad.
After lunch, we climb up to the Buddha Cave, rediscovered in April 2004. The cave contains 229 bronze Buddhas that are said to be over 300 years old. If time permits, we will also be able to travel by local canoe below the cave. Our guide will now escort us back to the village following a different route through the forest. We’ll return to Thakhek in the late afternoon.
Approximately: 40 minutes transfer/ 6 hours trekking
Note: The trip is doable in the dry season from October to May
| Price per person - KH-T-06 |
| 1 person |
93 US$ |
| 2 persons |
49 US$ |
| 3 persons |
35 US$ |
| 4 up |
28 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group |
31 US$ |
Depart from |
Green Discovery Laos, Tha Khek office |
Arrival at |
Tha Khek |
Start time |
8:00 am |
End at |
5:30 pm |
Duration |
1 day |
Departure date |
Daily |
Activities |
Trekking |
Trek Grade |
2-3 Moderate - difficult: Requires hiking and some swimming not a must. Trekkers must be in good physical shape |
Transport |
Tuk, Tuk |
Accommodation |
- |
Meals |
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What to bring |
Hat, sun-screen, clothes to get wet, firm but light shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, flash lihgt, change of clothes, sunscreen/hat, camera. Please try to wear long pants and shirt with sleeves during the trek. |
What is included |
Water, meals, English speaking guide, and transport as listed above, entrance fees and life jacket. |
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