Things to see and do Sayaboury

This lake is located 8 km southwest of the city. It can be the object of a day trip outside Sayaboury. Picnicking and canoeing are possible on site. There is also a restaurant on the site, above the dam. It is also possible to stay on site. From there, you can take a boat (10 minutes) to the Elephant Conservation Center. The opportunity to see the elephants bathing and to walk beside them (not on them).

A visit to this cave located 35 km south of the city is a good idea for a walk. Take the road to Pak Lai and then turn left at the junction at Ban Houaykeng. Stop for lunch in Ban Nathang and embark on a two-hour walk through rice fields, wooded hills, and rock formations. On the way, visit the cave with its impressive karst formations and, for the more adventurous, follow the stream that runs for several kilometres through the vast cave system.

To reach the Tad Jao Falls, drive one hour to Tha Deua and then turn left just before the new bridge leading to Luang Prabang. These beautiful 20 meters high falls attracted the royalty of Lane Xang and the Thai princess Prathep! Legend has it that bathing or drinking in these waters is supposed to bring good health and counteract bad luck. Steps built for the Thai princess' visit in 1990 lead to a picnic area on the Mekong River and a view of the waterfall.