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In the evening, you will stroll along the Mekong to immerse yourself in local life. Night in the Avalon guesthouse (or similar)

Lunch en route. Then, take a boat trip through the meandering waters of the peaceful Nam Hinboun River. from Sala Hinboun to Spring River Resort.
You will then be welcomed into a traditional house, where the Baci ceremony will be celebrated in honor of the group. Then, dinner and overnight in a bungalow at Spring River Resort (or similar)

Day 4: Hinboun — Konglor Cave
At dawn, a short hike to the mountains of Khammouane. Arrival at the village of Ban Konglor and departure for an underground cruise: crossing the Konglor Cave, 7.5 kilometers long, on board a long-tail boat. The cave is famous for its breathtaking limestone formations. Then, aboard a Toktok, you will go to the small village of Tan Khankeo, located at the foot of the mountains, inhabited by farmers and fishermen. Lunch at the inhabitant's house. Return to Spring River Resort for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Hinboun - Thakhek - Savanakhet (310 kilometers, 7 hours).
In the morning, departure for Savanakhek, with a few visits to local markets along the way. This long stage will allow you to appreciate the contrasts of landscapes and will also be a time to rest. Overnight at the Avalon Residence (or similar) in Savanakhet.

Day 6: Savanakhet - Pakse - Bolaven
After breakfast, head to Pakse starting point to explore southern Laos. You will head to the Bolaven Plateau to start the adventure, a unique place in Laos and known for its mild mountain climate, for its tea and coffee plantations located on rich volcanic soils. En route to Tad Fan, ranked among the highest waterfalls in the country, swim in this idyllic setting and settle in for the night at the bungalow at Tad Fan Resort (or similar).

Day 7: Bolaven
A short adventure off the beaten track in the heart of the Bolaven Plateau aboard Jeeps on bumpy red dirt paths that contrast with the green of the surrounding jungles and coffee plantations. Culminating at an altitude of 1,300 meters, this region, now populated by various Mon-Khmer ethnicities, is as beautiful as it is authentic. Meet “Khamsone” a coffee producer who will share his secrets with you. After lunch, departure to the edge of the plateau for the high regions formed by the Phu Khatok and Phu Khate volcanoes: unforgettable landscape. Participation in the preparation of the meal and overnight at the inhabitant's house.

Day 8: Bolaven — Champasack - Khone Island
This morning, transfer by Jeep from the village to Paksong, then transfer 1.5 hours from Paksong to Champassack. In Champassack, you will get on the bikes to the Pre-Angkorian site of Vat Phu. Visit the site, then departure to the region of 4000 islands.
Transfer to the village of Ban Nakassang, where you will embark on a 30-minute crossing to the island of Don Khone (or Don Det). Siphandon, the archipelago of 4000 islands, will be the ideal place to enjoy the zen atmosphere of this region. Check in at the Pan guesthouse (or similar) and dinner.

Day 9: Free day on the island
Free day to be organized according to the desires of the group. Night

Day 10: Khone Island - Dong Kalor - Strung Streng - Preah Vihear
In the morning, cross the Mekong and arrive at the Cambodian border. Customs formality then welcome by your Cambodian guide and driver to go to Kratie and then Preah Vihear. Check in at the Green Preah Vihear Hotel (or similar) and have dinner in town.

Day 11: Preah Vihear - Siem Reap
In the morning, visit the Preah Vihear temple, which has been a UNESCO site since 2008 and is located in the Dangkrek Range, on the Thai border. With its appearance of a fortress perched on a sacred hill, the site offers a breathtaking view of the Cambodian plain.
In the afternoon, you will leave for Siem Reap (about 4 hours drive). Check-in at the Pavillon Indochine hotel (or similar) and dinner in town.

Day 12: Siem Reap Angkor by bike
By bike at the Asian pace, you will move among the famous temples of Angkor.
Departure along the river, then crossing a village and a wooded area. Visit historical sites inside Angkor Thom at your own pace (Elephant Terrace, the Royal Palace, Baphuon and the architectural marvel that is the Bayon Temple...). To end this expedition, discover the impressive Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world, capital of the Khmer empire and symbol of Cambodia., return to the hotel for a night and a well-deserved meal.
In the evening, you can enjoy the sunset from the top of the Pre Rup Temple. Dinner in town and overnight at the Pavillon Indochine hotel (or similar)

Day 13 Siem Reap: Kayaking on Tonle Sap Lake
This half-day tour will be an opportunity to discover beautiful landscapes preserved from tourism. It will also be an opportunity to interact with the local population and learn more about their lifestyle on the lake. By kayak, cross this floating village and share a warm moment and the smiles of the inhabitants of this gigantic lake. For 3 to 4 hours, you will paddle while enjoying the natural landscapes and wildlife of Cambodia, away from the hustle and bustle of Siem Reap. Dinner and overnight at the Pavillon Indochine hotel (or similar).

Depending on departure time, transfer to the airport and flight to France.

We draw your attention to the itinerant aspect of this program — this mode of travel has the advantage of discovering large spaces, which requires daily involvement, numerous trips and sometimes even unexpected events!