OVERVIEW
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This is a community-based trekking tour that explores the Phou Khao Khouay National Park in search of native wild orchids. Accompanied by local guides in this full day trek, ample wildlife-spotting opportunities await during your walk through Phou Khao Kway National Park, a varied landscape filled with lush forests, cascading waterfalls and gorgeous cliffs.
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HIGHLIGHT
- Visit Phou Khao Kway national park, one of the closest national parks to Vientiane.
- Walking from Pha Xay and trekking through the varied landscape of bamboo forests, evergreen forests, rainforest…
- Walk to Tad Xay waterfall is a great place for swimming or a rest before ending your trek.
ITINERARY
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Day 0: Orchids Trek Full Day Tour (Lunch)
Depart from Vientiane early in the morning for a 1.5 hour drive to your starting point. The Orchid Trek will lead you through Phou Khao Kway national park, one of the closest national parks to Vientiane. The terrain is filled with waterfalls, rugged mountains, gorges, and sandstone cliffs. The park is home to more than 50% of the wild orchid species of Laos and a variety of different plants. Likewise, Phou Khao Kway is home to a diverse animal population, including wild elephants.
Start walking from Pha Xay where you will enjoy a beautiful view on the waterfalls. Trek through the varied landscape of bamboo forests, evergreen forests, rainforest, and open air fields immersing yourself in the park’s natural beauty. Along the way you may see some orchids and spot indigenous wildlife. Your guide will know the best spots for wild orchid growth and if you are fortunate enough to spot many plants, you will be amazed at the vibrant colors and shapes of these elusive flowers.
Stop for a picnic lunch alongside a river bank. Soak in the tranquility of the area and keep an eye out for the beautiful butterfly species that flutter about.
Resume your walk, continue toward Tad Xay waterfall. The water cascades down seven levels and is a great place for swimming or a rest before ending your trek and transferring back to Vientiane.
En route you can stop at the interesting Dong Mak Kai market which hosts a range of interesting foods on offer, including ant eggs and insects for the very brave!
Return to Vientiane around 17:30. End of service.
NOTES:
· Please consider that wild orchids are rare plants, even in national park! Most of them blooming one time a year and just a few days, some just appear in rainy season, but there is some blooming every month, the pick is January to June.
· Trekking difficulty level: 2-3, moderate.
“This itinerary may alter due to local conditions, the strength of the group and other unexpected circumstances. We will do our very best to adhere to the set itinerary, however we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes that might occur. In all such circumstances, your guide will have the final say.”
Responsible Tourism: This trip not only shows you the ecological wonders of Laos, but the trek was designed to support the local villagers and teach them important conservation techniques.
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INCLUSION
Meals
01 lunch
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Transport
Private transport by air-conditioned coach
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Accommodation
Not include
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Activities
Vientiane - trek through Phou Khao Kway national park
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Guide
English speaking local guide
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Price
* Any group size greater than 9 pax, please contact us at
inbound.sgn@transviet.com for better quotation
* Date and time correspond to Vietnam time zone (GMT+7)
* All prices are quoted in US$