The most beautiful natural sites to discover South

The Li Phi Falls are close to Ban Khone, continuing westward, signs indicate the route. Once at the picnic area, you can walk along the edge of the rocks overlooking the waterfalls: nice viewpoint. It is advisable to go there one hour before sunset at the latest to have a nice light. Caution dangerous swimming at the small beach: risk of drowning due to strong currents.

The Tad Fane Waterfall, is located within the Dong Hua Sao National Protected Area (NBCA). It is probably the highest in Laos; it is made up of two arms plunging more than 120m. Please be aware that swimming is not permitted on the site. A sporty trek on a very steep and slippery dirt road - to be avoided during the rainy season! - will take you to the top of this waterfall: splendid view! It is possible to cross the site in the air using a zip line (about 40 US$). People prone to vertigo should refrain!

In dry season, from November to April, take 2 hours to reach this island by following the track. Alternatively, you can rent a canoe.

This lake is located 18 km east of Saravane. It is possible to go to touk touk but the road is quite bad. The place has a reputation for four crocodiles: but, curiously they are hard to see. In any case, it is a good opportunity to transport tourists through finance!

The Khone Phapheng Falls, a few kilometres from Don Khone, are the widest in Southeast Asia. They form a set of rapids, more or less violent, over 13 km and separate the two main Mekong diversion bays. The flow of these falls is one of the most powerful in the world! On site: gargotes, craft shops, and café. It's nice to get there early in the morning and have lunch at The View. Beautiful light on the bubbling waters at the end of the afternoon.

The waterfall is formed by water runoff on the slopes of Phu Luang Mountain, located 15 km from Sanam Xai. This waterfall is part of the Sanam Xai district. The best way to get there is to take a songteo to Ban Mai, 35 km from Attapeu, then a boat. The second option is to go there on a fairly easy trek from Ban Lanyao, a small community of the Oy ethnic group. Don't forget your camera! Not far away, the lake of Nong Lom is a perfect place for a picnic.

48 km from Attapeu is the Samanxai district. A superb guided tour to discover the waterfalls of the region is possible, either by trek or by boat. Departure from Attapeu with a qualified guide. You will make a stopover around the small Nonglom lake before reaching Ban Mai, on the banks of the Xe Pian river. This village is inhabited by the Oy ethnic community. You are in the heart of the protected area of Xe Pian (more easily accessible from the Champassak province) which contains beautiful waterfalls. Indeed, 10 km from Ban Mai, the Huay Samong River forms a waterfall about twenty meters wide that flows into the Xe Pian River on 10 meters high, it is Tad Samongphak. It will be necessary to cross the river (2,000 kips per person, 3,000 kips per motorcycle, but it is preferable to go on foot).

Not far from it, Tad Saepha (6 km from Ban Saepha) is 23 m high and 120 m wide. It is also accessible by boat or on foot from Ban Mai. Tad Phaphong is another waterfall formed by the Xe Xou River. Finally, Tad Saeponglai is another beautiful waterfall located 6 km north of Tad Saepha (by boat count 40 000 kips per person).

The best way to discover these falls is to go on a trek with a local guide. Information and reservations at the tourist office or Attapeu Travel. You can opt for an excursion of 1 to 5 days. Ecotourism is developing in the region and it is possible to stay with local people in a village.

In the heart of a luxuriant forest, the Yuang waterfalls, also called Tad Gneuang, are less dizzying than those of Tad Fane, but the site is better developed and they are more easily accessible. Shops, restaurants and craft shops are set up after the entrance portico. From there, a staircase leads to the foot of Tad Yuang Falls. A small promontory makes it possible to appreciate its splendour. They are formed by two torrents that flow more than 40 m high. It is possible to swim at the foot of the falls, but be careful with the current!

These waterfalls, also called Tad Faed, are easily accessible from Sekong. They are located just after the Tad Hua Khon Falls. To get there, take road 11 south and turn off at km 14 (a sign indicates the falls: 2 km away). The falls are 5 m high and have their source in the Se Nam Noi River, not far from the Sekong River. It is strongly advised against swimming in the natural pools at the foot of the waterfalls. Small restaurants, open until 5pm, offer drinks and meals.

These beautiful 7 m high (and 100 m wide) falls are also called Tad Se Noy. Tad Hua Khon means "falls of human heads" because during the war, the Japanese threw the heads of Lao resistance fighters into the falls and beheaded them. Laotians now come there at weekends to picnic and bathe. The water is sometimes up to 10 meters deep, ideal for good swimmers, a little less for others... To get there, take road 16 to km 16 and cross the bridge... The waterfalls are close by.