This 2 day experience Kong Lor is a great chance to experience an incredible discovery on the edge of Phou Hinboun, admire some of the most spectacular limestone landscapes and explore the cave of Konglor one of the longest caves of the country.
- Experience an incredible discovery on the edge of Phou Hinboun
- Know more about the daily life of local people
- Admire some of the most spectacular limestone landscapes
- Explore the cave of Konglor one of the longest caves of the country
- Enjoy local dishes well prepared by the locals.
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Day 1 Thakhek, Ban Konglor, Ban Natan
After departing from your hotel in Thakhek at 7:30 am, you will join in a 4-hour drive to reach the Konglor cave. Upon arrival you will encounter your local guide and after some welcome conversation, you will start your trek. The trail will pass dense jungle and open areas typical for a stunning limestone landscape. It will take you around six hours to conquer the mountain but you will be rewarded by incredible views. When arriving at the valley on the other side you will keep on walking for 2km to Ban Natan, where you will stay overnight at a villager's home.
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Day 2 Ban Natan, Ban Konglor, Thakhek
After breakfast you will take part in a traditional Baci ceremony hold by owner of the house. After teh ceremony you will take 15 minutes tractor ride to the kayaking starting point at the nearby river bank. After receiving some basic but important instructions about kayaking in a cave from your guide you will start paddling accompanied by a long tail boat for the luggage downstream and back through the cave to the blue lagoon. Upon arrival at the end of the cave if you wish you can enjoy a pleasant swim! After that, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in local restaurant, before heading back to Thakhek.
