Often forgot in the itineraries of the annoying backpackers, Southern Laos can be an awarded part of the country to discover. It offers various great cryptic sites, underground rivers, incredibly magnificent towering waterfalls, ethnic diversity, ancient remains and chilled-out heavens for backpackers. Far fewer visitors adventure here and many of those who do tend to rush straight down from Vientiane to the southern center of Pakse but there is a lot in between that is well worth discovering. Tours Indochina Laos
Magnificent scenery en-route to Tad Fane Waterfalls – source: insider-journeys.com
Tha Khaek, the capital of Khammuan offers magnificent selections for exploration opportunities such as caves, rock climbing, swimming holes and a rewarding famous motorbike trail called the Tha Khaek Loop, which will brings you to the Konglor Cave. The seven-kilometer long completely boat ride on a river through the mountain is a should-not-miss activity.
Further south along the Mekong is Savannakhet, where you can still find beret-wearing old men play boule in front of destroyed colonial buildings, lively remnants of the period when the city was a busy French trading center home to both French and Chinese businessman. From here you can go straight to the inland to discover crooked parks. It is right, do not make the mistake of thinking that go trekking is only available in the northern region of Laos.
Temple ruins in Pakse – source: buffalotours.com
Located in Champasak province, Pakse is the center of southern Laos where selections for travelers still increase, containing of boutique accommodation, outside adventure activities and amazing cruises on the Mekong River. It is the hideaway to the Bolaven Plateau, famous for its cool temperature, picturesque towering waterfalls and coffee plantations. Being the coffee capital of Laos, Paksong offers the specialist farms doing great things and numerous cafes of the city that coffee lovers will appreciate. It would not exaggerate that it is the best cup you have had in the Southeast Asia. Wat Phu,a UNESCO-protected complex of pre-Angkorian and Khmer Empire remains from the 5th to 15th century is also a should-not-missed.
4000 Islands – source: exotravel.com
If you want to work it and get well and exactly off the trellis, do it on the edge with Vietnam in Sekong, Salavan and Attapeu. In sharp contrast, Si Phan Don, also called as the 4,000 Islands makes a good impression on funny backpackers like lazy sun-drunk flies searching for honey. Just cast of the Cambodia border, the sleepy islands is the place where you can take advantage of cheap priced bamboo bungalows with hammocks with zoning out is the prioritized activity. Wake up early enough to admire the spectacular sunset on the Mekong River. Here, you do not have many things to do except ride a bike around and put off leaving Laos for yet another day.
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