ISAN Tour Itinerary
Mekong River & The Khmer Empire in Isan & Laos
Incl. day-trip to Laos (visa on arrival) and Cambodia (no visa req.)
Code: TAI022
Khao Phra Viharn Khmer Temple
“From picturesque Khong Jiam on the Mekong near Emerald Triangle, explore a prehistoric place-of-worship above the Mekong; Choose 1 out of 2 “Real Laos” experiences; Climb to a mountain-top temple on the Cambodian border; enjoy the charms of Mekong hospitality.”

4D / 3N ROUTING:.
Ubon – Pha Taem  – Mekong Boat Trip – Chong Mek (Laos) – Pakxe – Champasak or Bolovens Plateau – Khong Jiam (Thailand) – Khao Phra Viharn  (Cambodia) – Ubon
GETTING THERE: Guided service begins and finishes at Ubon Ratchathani airport.  Ask our destination experts how to best combine this program with your itinerary.   

   

Day 1:  Ubon Rachathani – Khong Jiam – Pha Taem National Park – Local boat ride – Khong Jiam
Mekong River at Khong Jiam
After you arrival Ubon Ratchathani drive to check-in at the Tohsaeng Khong Jiam Resort. In the afternoon, drive to Pha Team National Park pre-historic paintings and lovely views of the Mekong and Laos. Afterwards, we will board a local boat (with a roof) for the trip to the resort. This part of the Mekong River is especially scenic and interesting! 

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accom: Tohsaeng Khong Jiam Resort


Day 2: Khong Jiam – Chong mek THAILAND – Pakxe LAOS – Champasak – Wat Phu – Elephant riding – or Bolovens Plateau – Thad Fane Waterfall & Forest Walk – Tea & Coffee Plantation – Chong Mek LAOS – Khong Jiam THAILAND
Monkey at the temple
After breakfast, drive to Pakxe, LAOS where you may enjoy 1 of 2 choices of activities.

-          Cruise down the Mekong River in a local-style boat to visit the pre-Angkorian ruins of the UNESCO World Heritage Wat Phu Khmer temple & museum at Wat Phu. Then  continue by car to Ban Khiet Ngong for Elephant riding before returning to explore the Chong Mek Border Market, and then cross to Thailand and the resort.

-          Continue by car and climb to the top of the Bolovens Plateau to visit the Thad Fane Waterfall and walk the surrounding forest.  Visit a coffee and tea plantation to learn how these are grown and harvested. Return to visit the Chong Mek border market before crossing back to Thailand and the resort.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accom: Tohsaeng Khong Jiam Resort


Day 3:Khong jiam – Khao Phra Viharn Mountain-top Khmer Temple (CAMBODIA) – Sightseeing in Ubon Town – Ubon
Prehistoric Rock Painting, Khong Jiam
Drive to the Cambodian Border and climb the weathered and ancient stone steps to Khao Phra Viharn Khmer temple complex’s cliff-top view point, built even before Angkor Wat. Wide steps climb to graded causeways and arrive at an extensive but dilapidated center.  Enjoy the view. On the way back stop at Maw-I-Daeng cliff carvings. Drive back to Ubon Ratchathani. Visit a number of city sites before driving to your hotel for overnight and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accom: Lai Thong Hotel


Day 4: Ubon – Next destination
Early Morning Mist

Free until transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination or return to Bangkok.

 

Meals: Breakfast
Accom: None

 

 

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Rates and Other Information

Mekong River & The Khmer Empire in Isan & Laos (CODE: TAI022)

Tariff: Based on Thai BAHT per person on twin sharing room

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Period

1 Pax

2 Pax

3-5 Pax

6-9 Pax

SS

1st Nov 07 - 31st Oct 08

34,930

20,576

16,052

11,454

2,365


Tohsang Khong Jian Resort surcharge as follows:

-          Songkran Festival (13-15 Apr 08) @ THB 400 /room/night
-          Candle Festival (18 Jul 08) @ THB 500 /room/night
-          Compulsory Gala Dinner on 31 Dec 07 @ THB 1,400 /person
-          Peak Season surcharge (24 Dec 07 – 3 Jan 08) @ THB 500 /room/night

Price includes:
-          Accommodations
-          All land transport & transfers listed on the itinerary
-          All meals as listed on the itinerary
-          All entrance fees
-          Services of an English Speaking guide throughout the tour
-          All services as listed in the itinerary

Price does not include:

-     Laos visa fee (Visa on arrival ranges between 30 USD to 42 USD)
-     Meals other than those mentioned in the program
-     International airport departure tax and air tickets
-     Domestic air-ticket
-     Personal drinks at meal times
-     Credit card charge
-     TIP or Gratitude for guide and driver