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Laos Valley
3days/2nights
Day 1:
Vientiane – Sala Hinboun
Early morning, we
are heading out to Khammouan Province, we drive on 13th south toward
Ban Napouak, our driving will last about 5 hours to reach the Atacular area of
NBCA preservation. En route, we have a short stop on the top of Phuphaman
mountain for admiring the lime stones chains panorama, we get off at Ban Nahin,
the Theun Hinboun hydropower dam and board a long tail motorized boat and
upstream the Nam Hinboun rive to Ban Phon Nheng, where the perfect stunning
scenery and natural remain, the boat trip will take us about 2 hours. Upon
arrival at the lodge, we visit local villages at Ban Namnon, Ban Mouang, Tham
Namnon, Tham Ki and the short trekking will take
2 -3 hrs walk with many stops greeting to villagers, they are having very
interesting culture and way of life. We get a chance to learn
more about their culture and lifestyle of villagers. Overnight at
Auberge Sala Hinboun.
Day 2:
Sala Hinboun – Kong Lor – Sala Hinboun
Breakfast, we set of
our full day excursion by boat to the famous cave and underground rivers of Kong Lor, the amazing 8km long cave is created by Hin Boun river, flowing through
underground year round. We take a boat ride through the main cavern, which is up
to 90 meters wide and 100 meters high. The Kong Lor Cave can be reached by 40 km
overland trip from Ban Khoun Kham to the village ‘Gateway to Kong Lor' or by
taking a slightly longer but more adventurous boat trip up the Hinboun river
beginning in Napouak Village. The boat will take us passing the legendary ‘Naga
Palace’, a wider area inside the cave where stalagmites and stalactites form
impressive columns. At the entrance, a crystal clear pool is an inviting spot
for swimming. The excursion also includes a short visit to Kong Lor village,
situated amidst the rice fields and Limestone Mountain. This cave is still used
by local villagers as a short cut communication between the north and the south
edges of the mountain. We return to the lodge by late afternoon. Overnight at
Auberge Sala Hinboun
(B)
Day 3:
Sala Hinboun – Departure
Breakfast, we are
heading out of this small village toward the city of Thakhek or Lakxao(Nam Phao
border gate).(B)
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