On arrival in Pakse, you will be met by our staff and taken to Saravanh province. We take a tea break en route to the Bolaven Plateau to observe the locals and their way of life. The Bolaven Plateau is known for its cooler temperature and for the impressive rivers that run off the plateau’s edges and plunge into the lush forests below. We’ll make sure to stop at Tad Fan and Tad Yeuang waterfall with its spectacular twin waterfalls plummeting into a deep gorge surrounded by flourishing vegetation. A trip to the plateau provides a refreshing break from the heat and allows you to see how coffee, tea, cardamom, bananas, and other crops are cultivated.  This part of our journey is off the beaten track and allows you to discover some of the lesser-known areas in Laos and local ethnic village. Overnight at hotel

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Morning, drive to Ban Beng, a small town nestled right in the heart of the Boloven Plateau. Meet Mr Khamsone – local tour guide, hop on his jeep car to take a jeep tour along a rustic trail that passes through local bush and rolling farmland (including lettuce, ginger, cabbage...) on the way to Tad Moun cascade. On arrival, free at leisure at the waterfall.

The Bolaven Plateau is an elevated region which extends over Champasak, Salavan, Xekong and Attapeu Provinces in southern Laos. Located between the Annamite Mountain Range, the region’s temperate climate makes it a coffee grower’s paradise, and its superb waterfalls and numerous small villages are sure to enchant. The plateau derives its name from the Laven ethnic group, which has historically dominated the region.

Hike further toward Mr Khamsone farm Named: MMC (Mystic Mountain Coffee) crossing glorious vegetation, and plantations. Arrive at his farm around 12h:30 pm and enjoy a local specialties lunch. Settle in his homestay.

In the afternoon, visit his coffee plantation to learn more about the production process.

A young coffee tree is productive three to four years after planting. The shrub can then live for many decades. The crown is folded down to avoid excessive height development. When fruits reach maturity (six to eight months after flowering for arabica - nine to eleven months for robusta) the coffee harvest can begin. Two methods are used, picking or destemming. Then come the processes of drying, and roasting, this one developing the aroma and the final color of the coffee.

Then continue trekking to the mountain Phoukatouk.

Late afternoon, get back to the homestay. The remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Dinner served at Mr. Khamsone’s farm. ( Mystic Mountain Coffee farm & Homestay )

Overnight at Khamsone's farm. ( Mystic Mountain Coffee farm & Homestay )

About the Secret War in Bolaven plateau.

Operation Sayasila (26 July 1971—31 October 1971) was a major offensive military operation of the Laotian Civil War. It was staged by command of King Sisavang Vatthana. Launched on 26 July 1971 against the Ho Chi Minh Trail complex and its People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) garrison, Sayasila was planned as a rather complex two phase operation dependent on coordinating two columns containing 4,400 troops with close air support in an attack on 1,100 Vietnamese Communist soldiers. When the assault stalled in mid-August, it was elaborated upon with two additional helilifts of Royalist troops behind the PAVN's mobile garrison. When the Royalist command failed to coordinate tactical movements among its various columns, the PAVN 9th Regiment moved to defeat Royalist aggressor columns one at a time. By 1 September, this Royalist attack had also failed. Bolstered by a fresh regiment of guerrillas as reinforcements, plus support by a minimum of 40 daily U.S. Air Force strike sorties, the Operation Sayasila offensive was renewed on 10 September 1971. It took until 20 October for the Royalists to finally capture their objectives of Salavan and Pak Song. Although the Royal Lao Government (RLG) troops had finally gained their objective, their casualties outnumbered the enemy force they evicted from their objectives. These two strategic points will finally be lost at the end of the year after the Thao La operation which was led to cut off the trans-shipment of the PAVN garrisons and their hold on the Bolaven Plateau.

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In the morning about 8h.00 am: After breakfast take a jeep drive to visit Laven&Suay (bamboo village), afterward we continue driving to Bamboo waterfall. Arrive at Bamboo waterfall and break for a picnic lunch + swimming & relaxing time 2hrs. (Fruits & Beverages are provided)

From there we do trekking 1hrs to Dan Xinxai and enjoy photos and then return by Jeep transfer to the meeting point and then continue to visit Tad Lo Fall and check in to hotel. Overnight at hotel

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In the morning after your breakfast we will visit Tad Pha Souam Waterfall which have many different ethnic’s houses. From there continue until we arrive at the UNESCO protected pre-Angkorian ruins of Wat Phu, one of Southeast Asia's most dramatically situated temples. They are perched at the base of Mount Phu Kao and date back to the 5th century. We continue our journey to visit Wat Ou Mong and Phou Asa and then to Kong Island, the largest island in the South Mekong river region known for its 4000 islands. Arrival the island walks to hotel then explore the islands by bicycle to visit the Islands and sightseeing the colonial building. Finally enjoy the sunset on the Mekong River, Overnight at hotel 

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Breakfast at hotel then get on board down to Don Khon so you would be enjoying the cruise on the Mekong River, Arrival Don Khone. We have a short sightseeing around the island of Don Khone & Don Deth to explore the local living and colonial building, Broken head train, old French architecture and Liphi or "the Corridor of the Devil" Waterfalls by Tuk Tuk or bicycle. After that we return to the boat cruise to the mainland at the fishing village Ban Nakasung where the Van and driver is waiting for us, we continue our drive back to the south near to Cambodia border to visit Khone Phapheng Waterfall. Khone Phapheng is the largest waterfall by volume in South East Asia and is an impressive sight, with sublime natural surroundings teeming with wildlife. From there we will travel to Champasack. Overnight at hotel

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Breakfast at hotel. The guide and driver will take you to visit Pakse view point at Wat Phousalao where you can enjoy the scenery of Pakse on another side of Mekong River and explore the local market in the town until the time to transfer to Airport for your departure. 

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