Pakse > Ban Mai Singsamphan

Starts 8.30am Ends 4.30pm - Depart from Green Discovery Laos office in Pakse at 8.30am - Travel via local transport towards Ban Mai Singsamphan. - Trek up to the top of Phou Khong mountain : visit some different ethnic minorities, one of whom lives in a cave! - Arrive at the peak of the mountain just in time to watch the sunset - Descend back down to the village where we enjoy a Mekong-style dinner with villagers - Spend the night here with a family in their home : listen to insightful stories about their history and culture Approximately: 3 hours trekking, 2 hours transfer

Ban Mai Singsamphan > Don Ko Island

Starts 8.30am Ends 4.30pm - Begin our day with a hearty breakfast with our host family. - Trek uphill to Sula village : feel free to take a break or a relaxing swim around - Continue trekking until arriving at the boat landing, board a boat which takes us to Don Kho Island - Enjoy a Lao-style picnic lunch at the island before heading off to explore the rich flora and fauna of the area, including some beautiful wild orchids, different types of mushroom and fungi and some fascinating archeological remains of a former civilisation. - As evening draws in, watch the sunset over an amazing panoramic backdrop which gives us amazing views of both Thailand and Laos! - Return to Pakse by late afternoon. Approximately: 2 hours transfer, 3 hours boat trip, 5 hours trekking