A Day on the French Railways (1 Day)

Depart from your hotel in Pakse at 9am for this full day excursion through southern Laos's 4000 Islands region. Called 'Siphandon' in the local language, this breathtaking area is where the Mekong River reaches 14 kilometers wide and thousands of small islands dot the waterway.

From Ban Nakasan, a local boat will take you along the Mekong to the peaceful islands of Don Det and Don Khone ! Using a bicycle, pedal around the laidback islands and experience the quiet tranquility of the area. Pass between rice fields, peaceful river scenery and scenes of local daily life.

Travel on to the abandon tracks of the country's only railroad. At the end of the 19th century, the French built the railway to cross the waterfalls of the Mekong River and connect Laos and Cambodia. Today, only remnants remain but the historic place is very atmospheric and offers good views of the area!

Continue to beautiful Lippi waterfall and on to Khonephrapheng - a set of stunning falls wedged between the Laos border and Cambodia.

Once you have finished exploring the area, return across the river on your boat and continue by road Pakse. Arrive late this afternoon and transfer back to your hotel.