Action And Adventure In Laos

Start your day at Jhai Coffee House on the Bolaven Plateau, sipping freshly brewed local coffee amid lush plantations and cool mountain air, with a stroll through the café’s garden of coffee trees and local crops.

Continue to Ban Nong Luang Village, home to around 700 residents, for a taste of traditional rural life and warm local hospitality. From here, trek through coffee plantations and forest trails towards Dan Yai, passing pine trees, wildflowers, moss-covered rocks and hidden waterfalls, with panoramic, often mist-wrapped views from the 1,290-metre elevated viewpoint.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in nature before continuing to Head of Tiger Waterfall for a swim, then trek back to the village.

Transfer to a nearby eco-resort for the evening, unwinding in comfort before a local dinner and barbecue, lulled to sleep by the sounds of the forest.

After breakfast, get your adrenaline pumping with a zipline experience 300 metres above the jungle floor at Tad Fane Waterfall, gliding across dramatic twin cascades on the highest zipline in Laos, including a 470-metre flight. Thrill-seekers can take on all four ziplines for sweeping panoramic views over the Bolaven Plateau, while lighter options such as sky-hammocking or a drink surrounded by nature are also available.

Transfer by minivan to Champasak, then board a local boat across the Mekong to the rustic island of Don Daeng.

Slow the pace with a cycling journey through the island’s tranquil interior, riding quiet red-earth roads and sandy trails past traditional Lao stilt houses, village temples and rice paddies. Shaded forest tracks and gentle off-road sections add a soft sense of adventure, with peaceful Mekong viewpoints for scenic photo stops.

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We begin our day early with a visit to the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wat Phou. We’ll spend some time exploring this captivating historical site before returning to our guesthouse for breakfast. Following breakfast, we drive to a small village, where we will commence our short hike through Xe Pian National Park. After a brief hike, we’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking a short transfer to another small village. Here, we board our boat for the journey to Don Khone Island. En route, observe local fishermen at work and witness the sunset, all before arriving at our hotel just in time for dinner.

Approximately: 3.5 hours transfer, 45 minutes walking, 1.5 hour boat ride

After breakfast, we embark on a leisurely bicycle ride to the old bridge constructed by French colonists. Continuing our journey, we pedal along the former French railway line to the stunning Liphi Waterfall. Following this, we return for lunch at a charming riverside restaurant where we savour delicious cuisine while watching the river flow by. In the mid-afternoon, we set off on a cycling excursion to Don Det, taking in the sights of island life along the way. From Don Det, we board a boat to explore various islands like Donxom, Don Dompadee, where we get a glimpse of how the local people are living in the 4,000 Islands region. We then return by boat during sunset, arriving back at our hotel on Don Khone.

Approximately: 4-5 hours cycling, 1 hour walking, 1.5 hour boat ride

After breakfast, take a short boat ride to a waiting minivan, then drive to Khonphapheng Waterfall, the widest waterfall in Southeast Asia. Enjoy lunch here while taking in the views, before a scenic drive north back to Champasak for the evening at leisure.

Approximately 3 hours driving, 3-4 Hours sightseeing, 30 minutes

After breakfast, transfer around 1.5 hours from Champasak to Ban Kiet Ngong, gateway to Xe Pian National Protected Area, for a full-day guided trek through dense tropical woodland along trails beneath towering trees and diverse vegetation. Your guide shares insights into the region’s flora, with a chance to spot native birdlife along the way.

On the return walk, visit the ancient ruins of Phou Asa for elevated views over the surrounding plains, before transferring back to Pakse in the late afternoon for the evening at leisure.

Free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your onward flights.