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Lao Southern Cycling Tour 7 Days

Duration:7 Days/ 6 Nights
Hightlights:Ubon Ratchatani - Champassak - Don Khong - Don Det - Tad Fane - Tad Lo - Pakse - Ubon Ratchitani
The Phuan population were able to retain a high degree of autonomy although they had to pay tax and tribute to Lane Xang. During the 16th century expressive Buddhist art and architecture flourished. The capital was dotted with temples in a distinct Xieng Khouang style,i.e. simple low roofs with a characteristic ‘waist’at the foundation. In 1930 Le Boulanger described it as ‘a large and beautiful city protected by wide moats and forts occupying the surrounding hills and the opulence of the sixty-two pagodas and their stupas,of which the flanks concealed treasures,obtained the capital a fame that spread fear wide and far.”
Day 1:Ubon Ratchatani
Fly to Ubon Ratchatani from Bangkok. Transfer to hotel in Ubon Ratchatani,enjoying the views across the Mekong,relax by the pool or take a short warm up ride.

Day 2:Ubon Ratchatani - Champassak - 87 km
Transfer to border at Chongmek. Riding to ancient site of Wat Phu in the Champasak province. Cycling quiet roads with little motorised transport,we pass many small villages and paddy fields before visiting Wat Phu. Explore temples before travelling the last 10 km to our hotel for the evening.

Day 3:Champassak - Don Khong - 108km
Crossing Mekong River and head south towards Cambodia border pass. Riding on flat quiet roads before crossing back over to Mekong to Don Kong. Cycle short way to guesthouse. Walking along the river in afternoon.  

Day 4:Don Khong - Don Det - 50 km
Crossing the Mekong River then heading south and riding to Khon Phapeng waterfalls. Rest a while and ride to catch the boat to Don Det. Follow old French railway line to Leepi falls. Have lunch and then Irrawaddy Dolphin spotting. Finish the Day with boat trip back to Don Khong.

Day 5:Don Khong - Tad Fane
Transfer for 1.5 hours to begin our journey into coffee growing area of Laos:the Bolevan Plateau. Head north to Pakse before starting to climb up into the temperate coffee growing area on a gentle undulating road to Tad Fane Resort. Relax overlooking Tad Fane Falls.

Day 6:Tad Fane - Tad Lo 73 km
Climb further into the Bolevan Plateau,before heading downhill on a dirt road. Cycle to Saise guesthouse next to minor falls of Ted Hung.

Day 7:Tad Lo - Pakse - Ubon Ratchitani 82 km
Descending into Pakse town in the morning then transfer to the Pakse Airport for the departure flight. End of the tour.