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From Green Discovery Laos office in Thakhek, we drive past the imposing limestone mountains of Khammouane to the Lao Loum village of Ban Na Hin where we start trekking through old growth forest to get to the Nasanam Waterfall. Picnic lunch is served at the base of the waterfall. There is time to relax, swim, and enjoy sightseeing around the falls. We return to Ban Na Hin where we spend the night in guesthouse.
Approximately: 2 hours transfer from Thakhek and 4 hours from Vientiane/ 1½ hour trekking
The morning starts on the Nam Hinboun River. We begin paddling pass the daunting limestone peaks of the Hinnamno National Protected Area. The park is home to a wide range of rare and threatened mammal species such as Malaysian Sun Bear, Tiger, Pygmy Slow Loris and Gibbons. Along the way we stop to swim and eat our picnic lunch on a sand shoal.
That evening we’ll be the guest of the Lao village Ban Kaen next to the Hinboun River. This village is only accessible by foot or river. Stay in the village lodge.
Approximately: 30 minutes transfer/ 5 hours kayaking
Our day's paddling takes us through some of the most stunning scenery yet, with sheer sided mountains rising to over 900 meters on both sides of the river where we have our lunch.
After a short cruise downstream, we trek through a large cave that forges a path directly through the mountain range. This one kilometer deep cave emerges into a hidden valley to expose ancient temple ruins reclaimed by the jungle. You might wonder who built these temples and why, but today their origins are lost in history. This day is a day of exploration. We spend a relaxing and instructive evening and home stay in a local village or camping along the beach. Be the guest of the Lao village Ban Na Kok along the banks of the river. Stay in the village lodge.
Approximately: 5 hours kayaking/ 2 hours trekking
After breakfast, we take a 4 hours boat cruise along the Nam Hinboun and have lunch at a local restaurant.
Late in the afternoon we meet our pick up and return to Thakhek.
Approximately: 4 hours boat/1 hour transfer to Thakhek and 4 hours to Vientiane
Note: There are 2 options for transportation. For private transport, this trip starts and ends in Thakhek. For public transport, this trip starts in Vientiane or Thakhek and ends in Thakhek or Vientiane
Price per person - starts & end Vientiane or
Thakhek by public bus (KH-K-22.1) |
| 1 person |
306 US$ |
| 2 persons |
191 US$ |
| 3 persons |
184 US$ |
| 4 up |
178 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group |
102 US$ |
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| Price per person - starts & ends Vientiane by private songtaew (KH-K-22.2) |
| 1 person |
587 US$ |
| 2 persons |
318 US$ |
| 3 persons |
232 US$ |
| 4 up |
223 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group |
196 US$ |
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| Price per person - starts & ends Thakhek by private songtaew (KH-K-22.3) |
| 1 person |
390 US$ |
| 2 persons |
224 US$ |
| 3 persons |
197 US$ |
| 4 up |
185 US$ |
| Private surcharge per group |
130 US$ |
Depart from |
Green Discovery Laos, Tha Khek office |
Arrival at |
Vientiane or Thakhek (different price) |
Start time |
8:00 am by private truck |
End at |
2:00 pm in Thakhek/ 5:30pm by private truck or 6pm by public bus in Vientiane |
Duration |
4 days |
Departure date |
Daily |
Activities |
Kayaking, trekking, long tail boat |
Trek Grade |
2-3 |
Transport |
Private truck and public bus, long tail boat |
Accommodation |
Day 1, guest house/Day 2, village lodges |
Meals |
Lunch day 1 to lunch day 4 (10 meals) Local Lao cuisine. Typical meal includes chicken, soup, sticky rice, vegetables and chili. Vegetarian food available upon request.
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What to bring |
Hat, sun-screen, clothes to get wet, firm but light shoes to get wet, mosquito repellent, flash light, change of clothes for the evening, sarong for bathing, camera, money to purchase handicrafts. Please wear long pants and shirt with sleeves during the trek. |
What is included |
Local meals, water, accommodation, transport to/from Vientiane, local guide(s) and English speaking guides, and permit fees.
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Day 3: Ban Kean - Ban Nakok
