Detailed Itinerary:

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.

Detailed Itinerary:

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.

Detailed Itinerary:

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