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Depart from Pakse, we drive for about 20 minutes to Ban Huia Deua. After orientation, we embark on kayaks on the Mekong River along the rim of the mountain of Phou Salou and Nang Maloung. Along the way, we’ll witness the daily lives of villagers fishing, bathing and living along the river. We'll kayak to a village temple built by villagers. When we get to the top of this temple on the hill, we have a panoramic view of Sipandone (4000 islands) and high mountains.
After lunch, we kayak down the river passing to small rapids. We arrive in Don Dang, play around on the sandy beach (volleyball, football/soccer, etc). At the beach in Hat Don Deng, we can notice the distant mountain range the natural Linga, associated with the Wat Phou Temple complex. We stay overnight in the village at Don Deng Island. Home stay and eco-lodge are both available. There's yet no electricity, on this remote island.
Approximately: 4 or 5 hours kayaking depending on water level/ 30 minutes transfer
After breakfast, we cycle to visit a village where villagers famous for their bamboo sticky rice. Monk walking in line around the island to collect food offered by local can be seen in the morning. We then cross the river to Wat Phou for sightseeing and visit the historic temple. Lunch stop is made along the Mekong River. While having lunch, we enjoy a pleasant view on Don Deng Island.
After lunch, we then across Mekong to Ban Moung by boat. From Ban Moung, we take a Tuk Tuk to Tomo Temple for a visit. From Tomo Temple, we drive 30 km back to Pakse.
Approximately: 3 and half hours cycling/ 1 and half hour transfer/ ½ boat
Note: On this trip, kayaking can be done all year round, but cycling can only be done in dry season from October to May
| Price per person - PS-K-23 |
| 1 person |
163 US$ |
| 2 persons |
98 US$ |
| 3 persons |
76 US$ |
| 4 up |
65 US$ |
| Private surcharge |
54 US$/Group |
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Depart from: |
Green Discovery, Pakse office |
Arrival at: |
Pakse office |
Start time: |
8:30 am |
End at: |
5:30 pm day 2 |
Duration: |
2 days |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Kayaking, Cycling |
Kayaking & Cycling Grade: |
Easy to moderate
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River Grade: |
Easy
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Transport: |
Song thaew , boat
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Accommodation: |
Eco-lodge or home stay |
Meals: |
Lunch day 1 to lunch day 2 (4 meals)
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What to bring: |
Hat, sun-screen, clothes to get wet, firm but light footwear to get wet, mosquito repellent, flash light, change of clothes for the evening, sarong for bathing
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What is included: |
Local meals, water, transport to/from Pakse, local guide(s) and English speaking guide
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