Phou Khao Khouay Challenge 1 Day Kayaking/1 Day Trekking, Vientiane, Laos
2 days
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Itinerary
Day 1: Vientiane to Ban Hatkhai
Stop At: Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity, Vientiane Laos
We will be transferred from Vientiane to Ban Hatkhai, where we start cycling to Tad Xay Waterfall. The ride offers some great views over the Nam Mang River. We will enjoy picnic lunch at the magnificent waterfall, Tad Xay and have some time for swimming. Then, we will start our trek under an evergreen canopy. The trek continues until our kayaking starting point where we kayak to Ban Hatkhai where the night is spent in a home-stay.
Approximately: 2.5 hour transfer, 2 hours cycling, 2 hours trekking & 2 hours kayaking
Duration: 8 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Home Stay
Day 2: Ban Hatkhai to Tad Leuk to Vientiane
Stop At: Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity, Vientiane Laos
After an early breakfast, we will be transferred to the Tad Leuk Waterfall. The Tad Leuk is a local tourist attraction amidst the mixed deciduous forest. A permanent exhibit at the Visitors' Center gives some good information on the flora and fauna of the national park. The Tad Leuk Nature Trail points out some interesting botanic details. We will have lunch at Tad Leuk.
In the afternoon, the trek follows a path along the Nam Leuk to the Tad Sang (Elephant Waterfall) waterfall, another idyllic place for bathing and relaxation. Along the way, a large number of orchids can be seen, especially in wet season. From here, we return to Vientiane.
Approximately: 3 hours transfer & 3 hours trekking
Duration: 6 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Vientiane to Ban Hatkhai
Stop At: Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity, Vientiane Laos
We will be transferred from Vientiane to Ban Hatkhai, where we start cycling to Tad Xay Waterfall. The ride offers some great views over the Nam Mang River. We will enjoy picnic lunch at the magnificent waterfall, Tad Xay and have some time for swimming. Then, we will start our trek under an evergreen canopy. The trek continues until our kayaking starting point where we kayak to Ban Hatkhai where the night is spent in a home-stay.
Approximately: 2.5 hour transfer, 2 hours cycling, 2 hours trekking & 2 hours kayaking
Duration: 8 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Home Stay
Day 2: Ban Hatkhai to Tad Leuk to Vientiane
Stop At: Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity, Vientiane Laos
After an early breakfast, we will be transferred to the Tad Leuk Waterfall. The Tad Leuk is a local tourist attraction amidst the mixed deciduous forest. A permanent exhibit at the Visitors' Center gives some good information on the flora and fauna of the national park. The Tad Leuk Nature Trail points out some interesting botanic details. We will have lunch at Tad Leuk.
In the afternoon, the trek follows a path along the Nam Leuk to the Tad Sang (Elephant Waterfall) waterfall, another idyllic place for bathing and relaxation. Along the way, a large number of orchids can be seen, especially in wet season. From here, we return to Vientiane.
Approximately: 3 hours transfer & 3 hours trekking
Duration: 6 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Water
- Meals
- English speaking guide/Local guide
- Accommodation
- Mountain bikes
- Transport as mentioned above
- Government taxes
- All entrance fees
- Travel permits
- Entry/Admission - Phou Khao Khouay National Bio-Diversity
Not included
- Beverages, Personal expenses and Tips
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- What to bring : Hat, Sun-cream, Clothes/shoes to get wet, Sarong for bathing, Mosquito repellent, Change of clothes for the evening, Torch, Swim clothes, Towel, Robust footwear, Long-sleeve clothes for trekking, Personal belongings, Pocket money
- In the wet season, the trek continues to the Houay Xai stream.
- In the dry season, we have to trek further to Nam Mang for our kayaking starting point.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
65%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
45%
Adrenaline
35%
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