Paddle down the Nam Khan River between lush mountains and farming valleys, over easy raids, and past fishing villages to Tad Sae Waterfalls. A Nam Ou River adventure faces mild rapids through a limestone canyon to a village homestay, and a Mekong finale at Whisky Village. Tackle tougher rapids on a Xeuang River kayaking journey, with a Khmu village homestay and cliff jumping into the waters. Take a break from your day with a cool freshwater dip in nature.
Swim at popular 3-tier Kuang Si Waterfalls. Soak in springs near the Hmong village of Phuluang Tai on a trek in Chomphet. Stop at Namhaeng Waterfall hidden in a lush green landscape near Ban Katangya Village, and swim in the pool at its base. The falls are a popular picnic area among locals. You can trek from Muang Khua to an ethnic Khmu village, and board a Nam Ou riverboat for the cruise back. Multi-day treks complete the trail with a private boat ride down the Nam Ou to Ban Hatsa.
Sayabouly : Adventurers can follow plenty of riverside trails in Sayabouly, but loads of boats offer cruises. Slow boats to Luang Prabang also depart from Tha Xouang around noon. Their 2-day package continues by boat to sand dunes at the Nam Poui—Mekong River confluence.
The Namtiene Reservoir near Sayabouly Town offers a floating restaurant, and boat ride to the Elephant Conservation Centre with tourist programmes, bungalows, and a restaurant. Further east, the Baw Yai Hot Springs is being developed into a bungalow resort with hot indoor baths. In Pakxan, the provincial capital, stay or dine around Houay Siat Lake, where you can rent a paddle boat. Further south on Route 13, hop on a Nam Kading longboat and cruise up the lazy river until it vanishes into a rocky canyon.
The torrent then turns rough, before the Tad Vang Fong Falls completely blocks the way. From here, take a trail for a swim at a small, tree-lined lagoon fed by a cold spring.
Hop on a boat for a ride on the waters with islands that were once mountaintops. An hour boat ride down the Nam Theun delivers you to the Kaeng Luang Rapids and a short trek along the banks.
To ease your aches from a tough travel day, pause just east of Lak Xao at the Hot Springs Retreat, and relax in a bath houses fed by hot springs. Tha Falang on the Nam Don offers an isolated swimming hole near Thakaek. Under Buddha Cave, a boat awaits at a lagoon that leads into a rocky crevice. A metre shady trail from here, lands at Nong Tao Turtle Lake for a swim or to go fishing. Further along, you can enter Pla Xerm Cave on a kayak.
During Green Season, you can continue by boat into the cave. Those walking along the Nam Don River to its resurgence cave can swim at the opening in a lagoon under a metre-high cliff. Here, you can learn how a dam can blend into the surroundings while benefiting locals.
The lake created by the dam starts near Nakai Town, where you can view a two-level wooden vessel used for meetings and functions. Not far away, check out the rocky Khone Keo Rapids, before the river flows to calmer pools, ideal for swimming or fishing with the locals.
You can also cross the Nam Kong Leng River on a bamboo bridge to a path along the banks. Follow it metres upstream to a deep pool, great for a dip. Savannakhet : Explore another side of water on the Savannakhet Historic Trail.
You can see lotus blooms, buffaloes bathing, and migratory birds, but unfortunately the turtles have vanished. But a drive to plain ole Turtle Lake unveils the real deal. Local kids with food lure turtles of different sizes and ages from the depths.
Stop at Soui Lake and its stepped irrigation dam and small islands, where villagers catch and cook fish and snails during the dry season. Try some. You can easily reach legendary Nong Lom Lake with a short ride from town and a 3-km nature trail. The Mekong Riverfront turns into a hive of activity every evening as the Night Market comes to life. Locals and tourists descend to the riverbank to shop for trinkets, Lao food, clothes, and all kinds of goods.
The new river road is perfect for an early morning or sunset jog or bike ride, and you can pull up a chair on a Mekong dinner cruise. Head upriver to the new Walking Street for a bite to eat and look in shops. Kick back drifting through nature, though the ride gets quick, rough, and rocky in spots.
Gather a group and go rafting down the river, and lazily drift past towering cliffs, but be prepared for light rapids. Perfect for families or a bunch of friends. Several local registered operators offer safe Nam Song adventures, and make plenty of stops along the way. For fun in the water, go where the locals go Nam Ngum Lake. Resorts are sprinkled along the shore, and launch action on the lake. Friends and families can have a blast on a banana boat.
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