You'll be welcomed by our team upon your arrival at the airport, from where we'll head directly towards the Thai countryside. We'll settle in the vicinity of Saraburi, a small town located northeast of Bangkok, where we'll enjoy a splendid setting to gently recover from the journey.

Check-in at the hotel and rest by the pool or take a short walk in the surrounding nature.

A long day of travel awaits us, with various exceptional stops along the way.

We head towards Nakhon Ratchassima before continuing onwards to the Khmer temple site of Pharasat Hin Phimai.

Then, we will head towards the village of Ban Nong Ta Kai (100 KM, 1h30 drive).

Specialized in silkworm breeding and weaving, our contact, Khun Prappai, will reveal to us all the techniques from spinning to dyeing.

This morning, we are going with our host to the market to prepare today's lunch. On the menu, we will cook a typical dish from Isan, using seasonal vegetables.
An exclusive activity for your taste buds.

Then, an afternoon dedicated to the great temples of the "royal road" of Khmer temples in Thailand, with the two major sites of Phanom Rung and Muang Tam.

New day bringing us closer to the Laotian border.
Route to Ubon Ratchathani, the capital of its province.

When we arrive in Ubon Ratchathani, we visit Wat Thung Si Muang, a wooden temple on stilts.

Opportunity to visit the amazing Wat Phra That Nong Bua, with its unique architecture.

Finally, before reaching our final destination of the day, Khong Chiam, we stop at the village of Phibun, famous for its production of gongs. Meeting with its artisans.

This part of the country is full of natural beauty. Today, we take the time to discover it.

Located on the banks of the Mekong, we set out to explore Pha Taem National Park.

On the way, we stop at the Sao Chaliang site to observe its mushroom-shaped rock formations.

Further along, we take a walk along the cliffs, which offer us beautiful views of the Mekong below.

We continue beyond the trail to discover ancient rock paintings dating back 3000 years.

If the season permits (from November to May only), we will visit the extraordinary site of Sam Phan Bok, also known as the "3000 holes."

We bid farewell to our accompanying team and welcome our French-speaking Laotian guide. A quick orientation tour of the largest city in southern Laos, Pakse.

Then, you will head to the Bolaven Plateau, renowned for its waterfalls and fertile lands offering the best teas and coffees in the country, if not the entire Indochinese peninsula. You will not miss a few tastings, guided by your guide's recommendations.

We will make several stops, including at the Tad Pha Suam and Tad Lo waterfalls.

Lunch at a local restaurant near Tad Lo before heading to Thatheng and its ethnic villages (Lao Loum, Taoy, Lavenh…).

Near Thatheng, you will visit the Mai Savanh Farm. This farm is unique in that it operates with a focus on sustainable and community development with the local villagers. It started with silkworm breeding to produce silk and has since expanded to include other products such as insect breeding or "healthy" organic products like sacha inchi and various types of teas. The goal of this farm is to promote sustainable and ecological practices in partnership with local communities.

Continuation of our journey.

If time allows, a stop at the P&P Farm organic farm in Paksong (open until 5 p.m.). The farm follows organic farming standards and was certified ORGANIC by LAOS ORGANIC in December 2022. The site is open every day from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The farm produces seasonal vegetables and herbs such as carrots, mini-carrots, green beans, red/yellow cluster tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, beefsteak tomatoes, kailan mushrooms, spring onions, endives, kohlrabi, zucchinis, green peppers, green lettuces, red cos lettuces, rosemary, thyme, oregano, parsley, basil, beetroots, celery, butternuts, Japanese sweet potatoes, radishes, turnips, etc. Some of them grow outdoors, others under greenhouses.

The farm's products are distributed in Paksé, Vientiane, and beyond.

Let your guide translate your questions and requests to the local staff as you explore the fields freely.

Any purchase is highly appreciated as there is no entrance fee for the free and self-guided tour.

Continuation to your hotel, located not far from there, which will charm you with its exceptional natural setting.

Dinner at the resort's restaurant. Night on the Bolaven Plateau.

Day accompanied by an English-speaking guide

Breakfast at the hotel before heading to Paksong (around 9 a.m.).

The Bolaven Plateau is a highland region that spans the provinces of Champassak, Salavan, Xekong, and Attapeu in southern Laos. Located in the Annamite mountain range, the region's temperate climate makes it a paradise for coffee growers. Its stunning waterfalls and numerous small villages are sure to captivate you. The plateau gets its name from the Laven ethnic group, which historically dominated the region.

This morning, head to Ban Beng, a small town nestled in the heart of the Bolaven Plateau. Meet Mr. Khamsone, a local tour guide, and hop into one of his vintage Soviet and Russian "jeeps" for a ride along a rustic trail that winds through local bushland and rolling farmland planted with lettuce, peppers, ginger, cucumbers, cabbages, etc., in season, on the way to Tad Moun waterfall. Upon arrival, enjoy leisure time at the waterfall, located at the foot of the extinct volcano of Phou Sanat.

Hike to Mr. Khamsone's farm called "Mystic Mountain Coffee" through lush vegetation and plantations. Arrive at his farm for a lunch of local specialties.

Settle in with his host family.

In the afternoon, visit his coffee plantation to learn more about the production process.

A young coffee tree is productive three to four years after planting. The bush can then live for several decades. The crown is pruned to prevent excessive height growth. When the fruits ripen (six to eight months after flowering for arabica - nine to eleven months for robusta), coffee harvesting can begin. Two methods are used, picking or stripping. Then come the drying and roasting processes, the latter developing the aroma and final color of the coffee.

Then, continue the hike to Phoukatouk Mountain. In the late afternoon, return to the host family. The rest of the evening is free.

Dinner served at Mr. Khamsone's farm.

Depending on the weather and safety/accessibility constraints due to the condition of the tracks, this program may be modified without notice by our local partner. The spirit of the program will be kept by adapting as best as possible to the current conditions. Especially in periods of rain and the resumption of tourism in the region.

A day that is likely to be a bit messy (prepare clothes that can get wet, a towel) but certainly enriching, full of sincerity and authenticity.

9:00 AM: After breakfast, depart for an active hike and visit to a Laven village to discover their way of life centered around agriculture.

11:00 AM: Continue by jeep to the Bamboo Waterfall.

12:00 PM: Arrive at the Bamboo Waterfall and take a break for a picnic + swimming & relaxation. (Fruits and drinks are provided).

1:15 PM: Continue the 1-hour trek to Dan Xinxai and enjoy the views.

3:15 PM: Transfer by jeep to the "Lak 40" site to visit the tea processing and roasting facilities.

Please note, depending on our lighting needs, weather conditions, daily dynamics, etc., the timing may be altered as needed.

Return to the van and drive to your hotel.

Dinner on your own and overnight stay on the Bolaven Plateau.

This morning, we will head early towards the impressive twin waterfalls of Tad Fane, as well as the waterfalls of Tas Yuang and Tad Champee.

Then, we will head south to Ban Kakasang before boarding a motorized canoe that will take us among the "4000 Islands" of the Mekong.

You will reach the islands of Done Det and Done Khone, peaceful lands with a strong French colonial past, evident in its buildings, the bridge connecting the 2 islands, and its railway used to transport goods across the rapids.

Check-in at your hotel.

Lunch at Sengahloune restaurant on Khone Island.

Pick up some local bicycles and today, the program involves riding on the sandy paths of Don Det and Don Khone islands accompanied by your guide!

At the extreme south of Laos, on the Mekong, in the region of Si Phan Don ("4000 Islands" in Lao), a rock formation blocks the course of the Mekong and creates waterfalls of about 15 m drop over a width of more than 10 km. This obstacle to river traffic led the French colonial administration to create a railway line as early as 1893 to facilitate the transshipment of gunboats to ensure the protection of the newly established border between Siam (Thailand today) and Laos. The railway, at the height of its development, runs through the islands of Don Khone in the south and Don Det in the north for a total length of about 14 km and ends with a transshipment dock at each end. It was built by French and Vietnamese masons, Chinese, and Lao peasants.

You will ride along flat paths that will lead you to some iconic sites like the ancient locomotive, the 13-arch bridge dating back to the early 20th century French colonial era, which connects Don Det to Don Khone, and the remains of colonial buildings.

Take your time and go slowly!

By bike, you will explore the Lippi Waterfalls, locally known as Tad Sompamit (very easy level, flat route), while enjoying the peaceful rhythm of the island. An ideal and calm way to observe, capture, and immerse yourself in local rural life. The activity is intense during the rainy season when fishermen build bamboo fish traps in unlikely places at the risk of their lives, using paths on ropes stretched over the raging waterfalls.

In the late afternoon, find your little corner of paradise, relax, optionally order a drink, and watch the sunset on the horizon with the majestic backdrop of the Mekong, its islands, and its residents returning from fishing, practicing canoe racing, playing, washing, living.

The evening will be free.

Breakfast, and a completely free day (without guide or vehicle) to enjoy some rest along the Mekong.

Stroll or bike ride on the neighboring island of Done Det.

Breakfast and crossing to the mainland before driving to the Khone Phapheng Waterfalls, further south, at the border with Cambodia. These are some of the most impressive waterfalls in this region of Asia.

We will leisurely make our way back up to the village of Champassak, which we will reach by late morning. There are still beautiful houses standing, often left abandoned.

We will cross the Mekong again by ferry before reaching Nakorn Café restaurant for lunch, along the Mekong.

It will then be time to explore the jewel of southern Laos: the Wat Phu temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. Its style is pre-Angkorian. After discovering the site, we can peacefully admire the sunset over the region.

Short transfer to your resort, with its pool overlooking the river. The rest of the day is at your disposal.

Dinner on your own and overnight in Champassak.

Relaxing breakfast at the hotel.

There is also the possibility of massages and treatments at the Champasak Spa (we recommend booking your treatment the day before).

Meet your guide and driver at 10:30 a.m. and transfer to Ubon Ratchathani Airport for your return flight.

Flight to Bangkok.

Welcome by our team, then transfer to your hotel.

Settling in at the Shanghai Mansion, a boutique hotel ideally located in the heart of the capital's Chinatown.

Departure in the morning (9:00 a.m.) to reach the pier and take the public ferry boats up to the center, on the right bank, and the Pak Klong Talad Flower Market district.

Then, we walk to Wat Pho, one of the oldest temples in Bangkok, to see its reclining Buddha.

We then cross the river by a small boat to visit Wat Arun, the "Temple of Dawn," located on the right bank.

Private traditional long-tail boat taxi ride on the Chao Phraya River, one of the most important rivers in the country. Discover the Venice of the East and the traditional life of the city's inhabitants, half of whom still live by the water.

Visit to the Yaowarat Chinatown and Talat Noi neighborhoods; the Golden Buddha Temple - Wat Traimitr, and the small but very interesting Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Museum, which traces the history of Chinese immigration in Bangkok.