On arrival at the airport or Lao land border at the Friendship Bridge you are transferred to your centrally located hotel. Vientiane is a friendly sleepy town resting on the shores of the mighty Mekong River. In the afternoon we include a sightseeing tour around the city. We'll explore some of the best sights including the Victory Gate (Arc de Triumphs), the Wat Sisaket, and the impressive That Luang Stupa, the country's most important monument. Also visit the'morning market' where you can wander around and buy silver, silk or other items you like to take back home. In the evening you can stroll along the banks of the Mekong River

Today we change the city for the local rural life in the Nam Hinboun river valley. Khammouane province is noted for it's magnificent zigzag limestone formations,exciting caves,underground river and traditional villages. We spend the night in tastefully built Lao-style wooden bungalows. In the evening the ringing song of cicadas can provide a pleasant  serenade

After breadfast we leave by local boat for an excursion to the Kong Lor Cave. On the banks of the river you'll see sheer limestone cliffs reach upwards.Each twist during our boat ride will bring new fresh vistas into view. The cave.a tunnel of limestone, over eight km in length, is theraded  by the Nam Hinboun River. It is the only mountain cave in South East Asia that can be crossed underneath.Kong Lor features rare birds, spiders and many bats. In the late afternoon you can explore surrounding villages bu foot and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of rural life in Hinboun

Leaving the Hinboun Valley, we head for Savannakhet, a town situated on the banks of the River Mekong. Although the town's industry is booming, it still feels as though the country life has never left: buffaloes and chickens graze and wander through the town center. Before arriving in Savannakhet,we'll visit the That Inheng, a holy 16^thcentury temple

The driv of today will take you the Bolaven Plateau in Southern Laos. The eco-resort, where you will spend the night,overlooks the Tad Fane Waterfalls,thundering down in a 200 meter deep gorge. From here you can explore diverse nature trails.You may like to hike up to the Dan Sin Say Plateau.Passing a hanging bridge, this walk goes through coffee plantations and local villages. Ethnic tribes living in this area include the Laven,the Alak,the Katu and Suay people

After breakfast we drive and travel on a wonderful local ferry over the Mekong River to Champasak.Here we visit the sacred Khmer temple of Wat Phu. This complex represents the most eastern border of the Khmer Empire in the 4^th centurary. Later in the afternoon we take a scenic drive and boat trip and disembark at Don Khone,one of the smaller islands in the 'Si Pan Don' area. It is the site of the Li Phi Falls, the remains of a 12-km railway built by the French,and an old steam locomotive which once plied this unique railway (the only rail transport ever constructed in Laos)

We leave early morning for Pakse by boat and bus. Our activities today include an elephant ride to the mountain 'Asa'. From the top of Phou Asa you'll have splendid views of the surrounding areas. Afterward we continue driving to Chong Mek Laos/Thai border via Pakse.

      - English speaking guide from day 1 to day 7

      - Additional meals as indicated in the itinerary

      - All accommodation on twin sharing room with breakfasts

      - All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle

      - Boat trip to Konglo caves

      - Entrance fees and permits during guide time

      - All excursions as mentioned in the itinerary

      - Drinking water 1bottle/day

      - All service charge and government taxes

      - International/domeatic airfares and taxes

      - Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary

      - Visas and vis fees

      - Entrance fees and permits during free time

      - Personal traval insurance ( Compulsory)

      - Personal expenses such as: Telephone,laundry,and bar bills

      - Tips and gratuities