The Bolaven Plateau is the third largest city, about 50 kilometers to the east of Pakse. This region consists of three provinces: Salavan, Sekong, and Champassak. Having a cool climate and fertile soil, Bolaven is considered the largest coffee growing region of Laos.
For the nature lovers, the Bolaven Plateau will surely give you the impression of an untouched and wild place: spectacular waterfalls, primary forests, hiking in the heart of coffee farms.
Tadlo
The Tadlo impressive waterfall is 85km from Pakse, on the way to Saravane. Many ethnic villages are scattered around the waterfalls, as well as several lodges and resorts where you can arrange for an elephant ride to the surrounding forests and villages. The Tadlo area is renowned for its tranquility, freshness, and beauty of the three waterfalls (Tad Hang, Tad Lo, Tad Sung).
Tad Fan Waterfall
Located in the National Protected Area of Dong Hua Sa, Tad Fan waterfall is really a picturesque site. It is a set of two arms plunging over 120m. It should be really impressive for you to take a trek to reach the top of the waterfall and enjoy a panoramic view.
Tad Yeuang waterfall
Most of the attractions in Bolaven Plateau are beautiful waterfalls and Tat Yuang is one of them. Located in the heart of the lush forest, you can swim upstream of the Tad Yuang but remember to pay attention to the currents.
Coffee plantation
Formed by an ancient volcano, the coffee plantation concentrates 99% of the Bolaven Plateau. Many families have moved to the plateau to enjoy the harvest of coffee, introduced by the French in the 1920s.
During the tour, you can enjoy excellent coffee as well as buy some bags as a gift to your friends.
Katu village
Katu village is inhabited by the Katu tribe who do not speak Lao but their own dialect. Children, the young and old women smoke with a pipe made of bamboo. Boys and girls are matched when they are five and the marriage will be celebrated when they are almost 13 - 14 years old; polygamy is permitted.