On arrival Pakse, we drive surrounding the town and cross to right side of Mekhong River in Pakse by Mekhong bridge then short driving about 50 minutes to visit the charming pre-angkorian ruin temple of Watphou. Watphou is the second world heritage site of Laos 2002. It was located at the base of Phoukao moutain it is far from Champasak District "the ancient City from 6 century " on the west about 6KM and far from Pakse about 36Km it will be about 50minute by car. Watphou was built from 6-12century AD, Pre-Ankorian and Ankorian period. It was the Hindu religion temple. Later it was converted to Theravada Buddhist use. A festivel is held on the site when the fullmoon of February in the year round. After visiting, transfer to accommodations.

After breakfast, crossing to Ban Mouang pier where your guide waiting. We take an excursion by car on road number 13 to South and embarking at Hadxaikhoun pier exploring the 4000 islands by boat crusing down along the Mekhong river to Done Khone. You are on a boat about 1:40´ you will see the way of life of local people on the islands riverbank along channels river between small islands, big islands and rapids. Mekhong was flowing through Laos 1800km, a part of Mekhong river in southern Laos was separated by many islands and different level became to six big Chanels from left side Mekhong as Khonephapheng rapid, TadPho rapid, Xangpheuak rapid, Khonepasoy rapid, Somphamit rapid and Salaphae rapid stretched to Cambodia on right side Mekhong river. Only one area of Mekhong river wide 14 and long 50 kilometers as Liphi cascade and 4000 islands or SIPHANDONE. Just two of six big waterfalls "Khonphapheng and Somphamith" are popular in the tourists's programs. Arrival Done Khone where you will explore the historical site as French's colonail buildings, Train bridge, railway and Locomotive by Three whell motorbike or Tuktuk. Folowing, after the inspection team of French soldier about Mekhong river had been done from years 1866-1868. Finally the Vessel reached the Hou channel at Ban Khone and launched on 1 November 1893. After 4 years they were constructed railway 3km long and 1 meters wide, from Ban Hangkhone to Ban Khone in years 1897-1900. They used for 10 years later, and because of the passengers increasing the boat pier will be improved, the Train bridge 158m long over Hou channel linking Done Khone and end of Done Ded was built in year 1910 for railway more 2km to the new pier at middle of Done Ded so total railway 5km. We will visit the Somphamith or Liphi fall one of the most beautiful waterfalls marking the end of Laos to Cambodia. We continue discovering the 4000 islands area to the end of Done Khone island where you will see the Dolphins, you then get on the boat to the Dilphins are living along border Laos – Cambodia, if you are lucky you may even see the rare Irrawaddy Mekong dolphins. You get of boat at Don Sadam to mee your car waiting then drive back by Road number 13, on the way we stop visiting the Khone Phapeng fall, the bigest waterfall in South East Asia, known as Niagara of Asia. We return to Khong Island.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight.

Remark

Hotels and Guesthouses used on the tour:
In Pakse Champasak Grand Hotel or equivalence (Superior room)
In Khong Island Pon Arena Hotel or equivalence (Mekhong view)