A one day trek to the famous Buddha Cave in Khammouane, which follows a forested trail connecting nearby villages and caves. The trek is led by trained local eco-guides who will tell us about local plants and forests along the way as well as stories about the caves we are going to visit. For the adventurous travelers there is an opportunity to swim through a huge cave on the way.

Itinerary: Thakhek - Nakhang Village - Buddha Cave – Thakhek
We depart from Thakhek and follow the old French railway track that was destined to Vietnam but has never been finished. Continuing through pleasant country scenery, we'll arrive in the village of Ban Nakhang Xang and meet the village guides for our trip. In the forest, our guide will point out forest products which are important food sources for the local people. Passing through a cave, we enter a fertile, green valley with towering cliffs and forest. The trail now follows the shoreline of Nong Thao Lake where we can see local fishermen at work. On arrival at Tham Nong Paseuam Cave, more adventurous swimmers can explore the cave which is 400 meters long and contains remarkable stalactites and stalagmites. Back in daylight, the trip continues onto Khammouane's famous Buddha cave for a traditional Lao picnic of Mekong fish, sticky rice and spicy papaya salad.

After lunch, we climb up to the famous Buddha Cave, whis has been rediscovered only in April 2004. The cave contains 229 bronze Buddhas that are said to be over 300 years old. If time permits, we will be able to canoe even below the cave using a local boat. Thereafter our guide will escort us back to the village following a different route through the forest. We’ll be in Thakhek in the late afternoon.

Approximately: 40 minutes transfer/ 6 hours trekking

Note: The trip is doable in the dry season from October to May

1 day tours cannot be booked in advance by Email. Please visit our respective branch office directly.

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