Listen to Bird Calls

This 3 days trek is designed for those who like to be immersed in nature, enjoy wildlife observation and look forward to camping in the forest. Traversing the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area, the trail follows the Nam Leuk River. The trek starts at the Tad Leuk Waterfall in the southeast of the National Park and ends at the southern tip of the Nam Ngum Lake, where the Nam Leuk Reservoir (note that this area is inhabited by the Siamese Crocodile!) feeds the river.

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Duration: 3 days/2 nights

Tour Code: MLAT03

Tour Valid: Until December 30th, 2013

Highlights: Vientiane - Tad Leuk waterfall - Buffalo Park – Vientiane

• Day 1 - Vientiane - Tad Leuk Waterfall

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Lunch - Dinner

  Transfer from Vientiane to the Tad Leuk waterfall in the Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area. After a visit of the permanent exhibit at the Tad Leuk Visitors' Centre, 4 hours of easy trekking take the group to the first camp site, a sandstone beach on the edge of the dry riverbed. The trail offers plenty of opportunities for bird spotting and tracing monkeys and other animals.

  Day 2 - Buffalo Park – Trekking

  Place Transport: 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

  After an early rise, a 5-6 hour walk includes a steep but short climb to the top of a waterfall, a great viewpoint over the surrounding canopy. Amidst clear bamboo and liana forest, a very large Burma Mahogany tree makes for a spectacular landmark. During twilight, birds, monkeys and squirrels can be observed in the up to 40 m high pine trees around the camp site.

  Day 3 - Buffalo Park – Vientiane

  Place Transport: Car 
  Meals: Breakfast - Lunch

  Starting the day early, the trail passes a very rich section of old forest, known as a habitat for tigers and elephants. The guides will be able to show you the traces of elephants, often damaged trees and bushes or even footprints. By lunchtime, the dam of the Ang Nam Leuk reservoir is reached. Note that this area is inhabited by the Siamese Crocodile! After lunch and a break, the group is met by a vehicle for transfer to Vientiane.

  The Tour Inclusion:

  - 02 Nights accommodation with breakfast.

  - Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary above.

  - The services of experienced English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

  - Where necessary, entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program

  - Lunches and dinners (as specified in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics where no suitable restaurant is available.

  The Tour Exclusion:

  - International flight tickets and airport tax.Visas.

  - Dinners, except as specified above.

  - Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.

  - Surcharge for peak season (if any) & other not mentioned in the above detail program.

  Additional Information

  Importance note

  - The itinerary is just a sample of our tours; we'll be pleased to design similar programs with dates and itinerary customized to your personal preferences in Tailor Made Tours section. Rates may vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.

  What to bring?

  - Sun Block, Wide brim hat, Camera + Film, Comfortable shoes, Rain gear, Warm clothes, original Passport...

  How to start?

  - MinMax Travel is a fully escorted tour and best-available all year round; the only thing you need to prepare in advance is the international air-ticket from/to your country.

  - You can get Laos Visa on arrival easily (getting visa at the airport)