Hello >>>> It's been a long time since I've written a review, but this trip was so amazing that I couldn't resist.

I have no affiliation with any tour companies. However, I personally enjoy this type of travel and was impressed with my experience, so I wanted to share information and show off some photos. This was my dream trip, and I hope this review will be helpful to others who want to have a similar experience.

We purchased it here: http://www.treetoplaos.com/

Package prices start from Pakse.

There are several ways to travel from Bangkok to Pakse. You can take a direct flight with Laos Airline to Pakse.

Alternatively, you can fly to Ubon Ratchathani and take a metered taxi from the airport to the Chong Mek border crossing.

Alternatively, take a shared van from Ubon to Chong Mek Checkpoint, departing every 30 minutes until 5:00 PM for 100 baht per person.

From Vang Tao checkpoint, there are Lao minivans to Pakse for 80 baht per person. Alternatively, if you are traveling with a group, you can also rent a car.

Alternatively, take a bus to Ubon Ratchathani and then a cross-border bus from Ubon Bus Terminal to Pakse for 200 baht, with a journey time of 4 hours.

Or a bus from Bangkok to Pakse (I've seen a post on Pantip saying it's not very good)

Upon arrival, a bus was arranged to transport our group of 30 to Ban Nong Luang, which took approximately 3 hours from the border.

The Chong Mek border crossing is open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A passport is required for entry, or a border pass can be obtained for a fee of 30 baht and a passport photo.

Please pay the 100 LAK landing fee to the Lao Immigration Department.

Lao SIM cards for social media addicts are available in both Net and Phone SIM options, priced at 60 baht each. The seller offers to change the SIM card for an additional 120 baht, bringing the total cost to 180 baht. The seller also offers to insert the SIM card for the buyer. However, the net signal is only available in the Nong Luang area and becomes unavailable in forested areas.

Lao kip is not required. Thai baht is accepted.

In Nong Luang village, coffee farming is the primary occupation for local residents. Due to the village's high altitude of 1200 meters above sea level, rice cultivation is not suitable. Villagers grow coffee to sell and use the proceeds to purchase rice. The coffee they cultivate is Arabica, which is supplied to Dao Coffee, the brand featured in the "Earn Dao, Earn Coffee" advertisement.

Upon arrival at Nong Luang village, we had lunch and prepared our equipment. Those who wanted to hire porters to carry their backpacks could do so for 300 baht per round trip (600 baht total). Before setting off, the officials gave us a briefing and taught us how to use the equipment.

Watch the video here.

Equipment is ready, let's go!

The journey from our village to the accommodation takes approximately 4 hours.

The path will be approximately like this.

Along the way, we will pass through meadows with beautiful wildflowers waiting for us, such as the "Lannoi" meadow, where we can also find "wild rice grass flowers".

The Heart of Bolaven (self-proclaimed by the author 5555+)

Wildflowers

Wildflowers

Another type of wildflower (I asked them but can't remember the name, haha)

This is a wildflower called "Dok Prao Phu".

We walked to the zip line before reaching our accommodation, where we could zip across the Tad Khammued waterfall. However, on the day I went, it was raining and the clouds were covering the view.

After approximately 4 hours, we will reach our treehouse accommodation. The house will be equipped with single beds, pillows, sleeping bags, and mosquito nets.

The room includes a toilet and sink for basic needs, but showering is not available. There are two shared showers in the common area, or guests can choose to bathe in the waterfall.

Most staff members deliver the equipment at night, while those who are proficient in using the equipment return on their own.

This view is from the restaurant of the guesthouse.

This is "Tad Khamid".

Walking about 100 meters to the side of the dining room, you will find a corner that is close to the waterfall. We bathed here, the water is very cold.

This panoramic photo was taken with a mobile phone. The left side shows the Tad Khamid waterfall, while the right side shows the Tad Saeu waterfall.

Tiger's eye

In the evening, while waiting for dinner, beer lovers need not worry, as there is cold Lao beer available for purchase.

To give readers a visual experience, the author has compiled the first day of the trip into a video. Check it out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fJZfh967bA

Day 2 Waking up to a hot cup of coffee with a view like this is pure bliss.

After lunch, we will take a long zipline ride to "Tad Ta Khed," another giant waterfall in southern Laos.

The distant view of Tad Khamid can be seen along the way.

Today, there is not only zipline, but I must say that using energy on this is very tiring.

Along the way to the waterfall, you can also see champagne.

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Wildflowers

The path will be accompanied by streams like this.

"Tad Taket" has been found.

How can I describe the grandeur of this place to my friends?

To reach the breathtaking view below the waterfall, we must traverse this rushing stream.

It is truly beautiful. I would like you to see it with your own eyes.

We're having lunch here today.

Due to the strong water spray, I will take a moment to find a better angle for filming.

To illustrate, we have compiled clips from the second day. Please excuse any background noise or screams.

Our journey was not without its challenges, with falls and setbacks, and the zipline didn't reach its destination. However, it was an exhilarating experience with stunning views. We highly recommend it!

Watch the video

Day 3: I woke up early and went to see the waterfall one last time before saying goodbye.

Look again.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that someone was playing mischievously early this morning.

Today, we have to hike back up to the village. From where we are staying, the waterfall looks incredibly high. We have to climb up the mountain to that height and then climb the cliff face to reach the top. Since the weather wasn't good on the first day we arrived, today we're going to try again to zip line through the misty view. We want to experience the thrill of hanging in the middle of the waterfall like Phuri. And here we go...

This is what I had in mind… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Euy6llI8dGY And it would be beautiful if we ended with this image.

The zipline utilizes the force of gravity and typically slopes downwards. The path that passes through the waterfall would normally require us to climb to the top of the waterfall to cross to the opposite side and then descend to the bottom to reach our desired level. This would be time-consuming and energy-intensive due to the climbing involved. Therefore, we opted for this alternative approach.

Watch the video here.

After ziplining, we were faced with the daunting task of climbing back up the cliff face. This was undoubtedly the most physically demanding part of the entire trip.

I don't remember how many meters I climbed on the cliff face in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDQ3vL8rs5U

After climbing the cliff, we will be at the top of the waterfall. And this is the headstream before it falls from the high cliff.

Upon returning to normal ground level, we had to walk back to the village, which was approximately 4 kilometers away. Oh my god!

We arrived at the village in the late afternoon, took a shower, had dinner, and then took a car back to the Chong Mek checkpoint, arriving at around 6 pm.

Thank you to all the fellow travelers and staff who joined us on this 3-day, 2-night trip.

Inspired by these two programs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BD_XkQyBd0

Watch the video here.

Thank you for the photos and videos from GoPro, my friend (including the part where you slipped and fell, which I'll keep to myself for a laugh).

And lastly, thank you to all the readers who have read this far. I hope you have gained something from this thread.

If you follow in my footsteps, I hope you will get beautiful pictures with clear skies and good weather. Good bye^^