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Depart from Pakse, we travel by local transport toward north. We then take a 1.5 hour boat ride on this undeveloped stretch of the Mekong. We arrive at Ban Mai Singsamphan Village in the afternoon. We take a walk around the village and to nearby forest and beach, watch the sunset from this peaceful, remote location, enjoy Mekong fish for dinner with villagers. We spend the night at the eco-lodge in the village
Approximately: 2 hours trekking/ 1.5 hour boat trip/ 40 minutes transfer
We wake up for an early breakfast, then ready to take a short boat to the starting point to hike through Phou Khong Mountain with local guides, exploring its rich flora and landscape, including orchids, wild mushrooms, one of a kind rock outcroppings, dense forests, archeological remains of a former civilization, and sweeping views of Thailand/Laos. We’ll enjoy local style picnic at the end of the hike with village hosts before returning to the village.
From here, we continue 2 hours down the Mekong to Don Ko Island, the original location of French Colonial Administration in Champassak. We spend the night at the eco-lodge in the village.
Approximately: 2 hours boat trip/ 5 hours trekking
End of 2 day tour: We return to Pakse from Ban Singsamphan (Approximately: boat 20 minutes/ 40 minutes transfer)
Following breakfast, we’ll visit a weaving village in the island. After lunch, we cross the river to Ban Saphai and take the tuk tuk back to Pakse in the afternoon.
Approximately: 3 hours sightseeing/ 25 minutes transfer by tuk tuk or 2 ½ hours by boat
| 2 Days - Price per person - PS-T-01 |
| 1 person |
223 US$ |
| 2 persons |
124 US$ |
| 3 persons |
90 US$ |
| 4 up |
74 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group $ 74 |
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| 3 Days - Price per person - PS-T-02 |
| 1 person |
315 US$ |
| 2 persons |
178 US$ |
| 3 persons |
135 US$ |
| 4 up |
112 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group $ 105 |
Depart from: |
Green Discovery Laos, Pakse office |
Arrival at: |
Pakse office |
Start time: |
8:30 am |
End at: |
5:30 pm day 2 or day 3 |
Duration: |
2 or 3 days |
Departure date: |
Daily |
Activities: |
Trekking / boat trip |
| Trekking Grade: |
Moderate-Easy: The hike to Pou Kong is moderately difficult. River trip to and from the village is easy and safe. |
River Grade: |
Easy
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Transport: |
Long tail boat, private transport
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Accommodation: |
Eco-lodge. Bathroom facilities are available at each home stay home. |
Meals: |
Lunch day 1 to lunch day 2 or 3. Vegetarian food is available upon request. |
What to bring: |
Hat, sun block, clothes/shoes to get wet, warm change of clothes for evening, sandals for village, good shoes for hiking, sarong for bathing (required for women), mosquito repellent, flashlight, camera, money to purchase handicrafts; life jackets for those who cannot swim in case of emergency
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What is included: |
Local meals, water, accommodation, Land transport from/to Pakse, boat transport to/from vilage, local guide(s), and permits for Phou Khong.
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