ATTAPEU WATERFALLS

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.