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Xe Pian NPA is located in two provinces, Champassak Province and Attapeu Province. Attapeu Province is the road less traveled. The unique natural features of Xe Pian NPA in Attapeu are three rivers: the Xe Pian, Xe Khampho and Xe Khong Rivers. These rivers are still well forested and are excellent places to see wildlife, most notably large waterbirds. Tours on the Xe Pian River start from Ban Mai Village, which has a boat association and homestays.
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Tad Saepha and Tad Samongphak Waterfalls
Half or 1 day
Discover these refreshing twin waterfalls, to the north of Xe Pian River, on foot or by boat with a local guide from Ban Mai in Sanamxai District, Attapeu Province. |
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Xe Pian River Birdwatching Trips
1 to 3 days
Take a longtail boat from Ban Mai down the thickly forested Xe Pian River known for rare species of large waterbirds. Stay overnight with families in Ban Phonesaat or Ban Nongkae. |
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How These Tours Benefit Villages
Tours on the Xe Pian River start from Ban Mai village, which manages the boat services. Fees that you pay for village guides, homestays, boats and food go directly to villagers, providing an alternative livelihood to hunting and other environmentally unfriendly practices.
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You can go directly to Ban Mai village and book a boat tour directly with the village. Alternatively, you can book in advance and get an English-speaking guide by contacting one of the agents listed below:
- Attapeu Travel: Tel +856 (0) 36 211204 email: atppalace@yahoo.com
- Attapeu Provincial Tourism Office: (Tel +856 (0)36 211056)
- Lanexang Travel in Pakse: (Tel +856 (0) 31 212893 www.xplore-asia.com
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