# Bolaven Plateau Tours, Private Driver & Vehicle from Pakse

Private Bolaven Plateau tours from Pakse by tuk tuk or minivan. 1 to 4 days, waterfalls, coffee farms and Katu villages. Per vehicle, up to 6 people. From $55.

Bolaven Plateau tours from Pakse by private driver, tuk tuk or minivan. Choose 1 to 4 days to explore waterfalls, coffee farms and ethnic villages at your own pace. Private vehicle prices cover up to 6 people. Guides, meals and accommodation available on request.

## Pricing

### 1 Day

- Tuk Tuk: $55 per vehicle, up to 4 people (add $10 for 5 to 6 people)
- Minivan: $90 per vehicle, up to 6 people

**Included:** Private vehicle and driver, fuel, tolls and parking fees
**Not included:** Meals, accommodation, entrance fees, personal expenses

### 2 Days, 1 Night

- Minivan: $190 per vehicle, up to 6 people

**Included:** Private minivan and driver, fuel, tolls and parking fees, driver's meals & accommodation
**Not included:** Meals, accommodation, entrance fees, personal expenses
All-inclusive available on request.

### 3 Days, 2 Nights

- Minivan: $260 per vehicle, up to 6 people

**Included:** Private minivan and driver, fuel, tolls and parking fees, driver's meals & accommodation
**Not included:** Meals, accommodation, entrance fees, personal expenses
All-inclusive available on request.

### 4 Days, 3 Nights (Bolaven Plateau Relaxed)

- Minivan: $370 per vehicle, up to 6 people

**Included:** Private minivan and driver, fuel, tolls and parking fees, driver's meals & accommodation
**Not included:** Meals, accommodation, entrance fees, personal expenses
All-inclusive available on request.

## 1-Day Itinerary: The waterfall loop

- **Depart from Pakse** — Hotel pick-up. Your driver picks you up at your hotel in Pakse and climbs onto the plateau through coffee and banana country.
- **Tad Fane** — The iconic Bolaven Plateau waterfall, where two streams plunge more than 120 metres into a deep jungle gorge. Optional: Zipline. Optional: Rafting & Waterfall Rappelling.
- **Tad Yuang** — A beautiful multi-level waterfall surrounded by forest, with paths leading down to the natural pool and several viewpoints overlooking the falls.
- **KM40 Coffee Farm** — A family-run plantation around kilometre 40. Follow the signs through the coffee plants and production area to discover how coffee is grown and processed, then enjoy a tasting and browse the shop for local coffee and souvenirs.
- **Tad Champee** — A beautiful waterfall flowing into a large natural pool, with easy access to the water and a peaceful forest setting. A great stop for swimming and relaxing.
- **Return to Pakse** — Hotel drop-off in the afternoon.

## 2-Day Itinerary: The overnight loop

### Day 1 — Waterfalls, Villages & Coffee
- Tad Champee — Waterfall swim stop
- Tad Fane — Twin waterfall self visit
- Tad Yuang — Multi-level waterfall
- CC1971, Paksong — Coffee stop inside a former power station
- Katu Village Trails — Visit Katu villages with a local English-speaking guide, by foot or traditional tractor
- **Overnight at Tad Lo** — Rooms in Tad Lo village, surrounded by forest and waterfalls

### Day 2 — Tad Lo & the Road Back
- Tad Lo & Tad Hang — Waterfalls and village. Optional: Trek to Tad Soung, Cooking Class, Weaving Workshop
- Vat Paa — A peaceful Buddhist temple surrounded by forest
- Mr Vieng Coffee Farm & Village — Visit with a local English-speaking guide, learn how Bolaven coffee is grown and processed, tasting included
- Return to Pakse — Hotel drop-off in the afternoon

## 3-Day Itinerary: Across the plateau

### Day 1 — Pakse to Tad Lo
- Tad Phasuam — A distinctive horseshoe-shaped waterfall about 6 metres high
- Mr Vieng Coffee Farm & Village
- Vat Paa
- **Overnight at Tad Lo**

### Day 2 — Tad Lo to Paksong
- Tad Lo & Tad Hang — Optional: Trek to Tad Soung, Cooking Class, Weaving Workshop
- Tad Soung — Spectacular viewpoint overlooking the Xe Set River
- Katu Village Trails
- CC1971, Paksong — Coffee stop
- **Overnight in Paksong** — A night in the plateau's coffee town, high and cool

### Day 3 — Paksong to Pakse
- Tad Fane — Optional: Zipline, Rafting & Waterfall Rappelling
- Tad Yuang
- KM40 Coffee Farm
- Tad Champee — Swim stop
- Return to Pakse — Hotel drop-off

## 4-Day Itinerary: The full plateau

### Day 1 — Pakse to Paksong
- Tad Champee — Swim stop
- Tad Fane — Optional: Zipline, Rafting & Waterfall Rappelling
- Tad Yuang
- CC1971, Paksong — Coffee stop
- **Overnight in Paksong**

### Day 2 — Paksong to Tad Lo
- Tad Yicsua Waterfalls — A group of waterfalls surrounded by dense forest
- Katu Village Trails
- **Overnight at Tad Lo**

### Day 3 — Free Day in Tad Lo
- Tad Lo & Tad Hang — Free day at your own pace. Optional: Cooking Class, Weaving Workshop, Trek to Tad Soung
- **Second night at Tad Lo**

### Day 4 — Tad Lo to Pakse
- Tad Soung — Viewpoint
- Vat Paa — Temple
- Mr Vieng Coffee Farm & Village
- Tad Phasuam
- Return to Pakse — Hotel drop-off

## Good to Know

- Per vehicle, not per person, up to 6 people
- Tuk tuk up to 4. Add $10 for 5 to 6 on the 1-day, or take the minivan
- Hotel pick-up in Pakse, and returns to Pakse
- Guide, meals and accommodation on request
- Cooler and wetter on the plateau, bring a layer

## What to Bring

- Comfortable shoes for waterfalls and short walks
- Swimwear and a towel for swim stops
- A light jacket or long sleeves for the highlands
- Sun protection, a hat and drinking water
- Cash for meals, entrance fees and personal expenses

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Is this the Bolaven Loop or Pakse Loop?**
Yes. The Bolaven Plateau tour is often called the Bolaven Loop or the Pakse Loop, a circuit from Pakse across the plateau's waterfalls, coffee farms and villages. You can drive it over 1 to 4 days with a private driver.

**What is included in the private driver price?**
The price covers the private vehicle and driver, fuel, tolls and parking. It's the whole vehicle for up to 6 people, not a price per person. Meals, accommodation, site entrance fees and personal expenses are not included, so you only pay for what you use along the way.

**What is the group size, and what does "per vehicle" mean?**
You book the whole vehicle, not a seat. The minivan takes up to 6 people for one flat price. The tuk tuk on the 1-day tour takes up to 4, with $10 added for 5 to 6. Larger groups are possible with a second vehicle, just ask.

**Do I need to book a guide, or can I go with just a driver?**
A driver is all you need. You set the route and the pace and visit each site on your own. If you'd like a guide, meals or accommodation arranged, we can add an all-inclusive option on request.

**Which tour length should I choose?**
The 1-day tour covers the main waterfalls and a coffee farm close to Pakse. The 2-day adds Katu villages and a night at Tad Lo. The 3 and 4-day tours cross the whole plateau, with more villages, a night in Paksong, and free time at Tad Lo. Tell us your dates and we'll help you pick.

**Is this suitable for families with children?**
Yes. The pace is relaxed and set by you. Plateau roads are comfortable by minivan, the waterfalls are easy to reach, and the villages are interesting for all ages. Tell us the children's ages when you book and we'll adapt.

**Can I book last minute?**
Often yes. We drive daily from Pakse and can usually arrange a same-day or next-day tour depending on vehicle availability. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll confirm quickly.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
A small deposit secures the booking. It's refundable up to 30 days before departure, less a $15 administration fee. Within 30 days of departure the deposit is non-refundable.

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