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The National Protected Area of Phou Khao Khouay is the nearest National Park to Vientiane, locates just over an hour away. Besides some great scenery and beautiful waterfalls, the NPA offers trails through dry evergreen and mixed deciduous forests, numerous waterfalls and rivers.

Tropical butterflies and orchids line the way through forests that are home to rare large mammals such as Sun Bear, Tiger and Elephants.

The friendly village of Ban Hatkhai is a good place to learn more about the genuine lifestyle of the Lao Loum people.

Itinerary:
Day 1: Vientiane – Ban Hatkhai
We will be transferred from Vientiane to Ban Hatkhai, where we start cycling to Tad Xay Waterfall. The ride offers some great views over Nam Mang and Mekong Rivers.

After a picnic lunch at Tad Xai, we have time for swimming. We then trek under an evergreen canopy.

*In wet season, the trek continues until we meet Houay Xai stream. We then start kayaking to Nam Mang River until we arrive to Ban Harkhai.
*In dry season, the trek continues until we meet Nam Mang River. We then start kayaking to Ban Harkhai and returning to Vientaine.

Approximately: 2 ½ hours transfer/2 hours cycling/ 2 hours trekking/ 2 hours kayaking

End for 1 day tour (no home-stay)

We spend the night at Ban Hatkhai.

Day 2: Ban Hatkhai – Tad Leuk – Vientiane
After an early breakfast, we cycle to the Tad Leuk Waterfall.
The Tad Leuk is a local tourist attraction amidst mixed deciduous forest. A permanent exhibit at the Visitors' Center gives some good information on the flora and fauna of the NPA. 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 Xay 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 by songthaew.

Approximately: 2 ½ hours transfer/ 1 ½ hours cycling/4 hours trekking

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