3 days in 4000 Islands

OVERVIEW
This three-day cruise departing from Pakse in southern Laos meanders through the 4000 islands, where life has changed little over the years. Visit pre-Angkorian ruins and observe life along this vast waterway as you cruise through this beautiful region.

Highlights
• Fascinating cruise on majestic Mekong River
• Pha Pheng waterfalls, the “Niagara of the East”.
• Khone Island its landscapes and relics.
• Vat Phou ruins - the majestic pre-Angkorian 10th-century temple complex
• Visits to traditional villages, witness the local life and traditions.
• Comfort nights on a boat in the middle of the wildness of nature

4000 islands

PROGRAM DETAILS

Day 1: Pakse - Pha Pheng Waterfalls - 4000 islands
Pick up from your hotel at 8.00 AM and depart Pakse by Route 13 to the historically significant Pha Pheng waterfalls, the “Niagara of the East”. You will then be driven to the fishing village of Xieng Di for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you board small boats for a visit to Khone Island to see the old French railway and walk the bridge that links Khone and Det Islands. The boat drops you at the Khong Island village of Ban Veuthong, where you will board the waiting Vat Phou boat for a sunset cruise and dinner on the Mekong River.

Day 2: 4000 Islands - Om Muong
Breakfast is on board as you cruise to Ban Deua Tia. Walking through this small village, witnessing centuries-old traditions still being practiced. The Vat Phou boat then continues to cruise north on the Mekong, passing the island of Don Xai, and many other small islets in the river archipelago. After lunch, you will visit the village of Huei Thamo and the mysterious Oum Muong forest temple. Dinner aboard Vat Phou then you have the rest of the evening to relax and enjoy the silence.

4000 islands tour

Day 3: Oum Muong - Champassak - Pakse
While enjoying breakfast on board, the Vat Phou continues its Mekong cruise to Champassak. The highlight this morning is the Vat Phou ruins - the majestic pre-Angkorian 10th-century temple complex and boat's namesake. You have time to visit the museum at the ruins site, walk up to the highest temple and take as many photos as you would like. We return you to the boat for your final lunch on board. A small boat will then take you back to Pakse, arriving around 5.00-5.30 pm.