{"id":10480,"date":"2019-01-22T14:54:06","date_gmt":"2019-01-22T07:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/phou-khao-khouay\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T21:29:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T14:29:21","slug":"phou-khao-khouay","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.asiasafari-laos.com\/en\/travel-to-laos-with-asia-safari-laos\/phou-khao-khouay\/","title":{"rendered":"Phou Khao Khouay"},"content":{"rendered":"

Phou Khao Khouay Protected Area<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>
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Located 40 kilometres north-east of Vientiane, the Phou Khao Khouay Protected Area covers 200,000 ha across the provinces of Xaisomboun, Vientiane and Bolikhamsay. It is one of the 17 national reserves created in 1993 to protect biodiversity. Vast and little visited, the park is accessible via Route 13 towards Thakhek<\/a>. It stretches for around 80 kilometres from west to east and 40 kilometres from north to south, bordered by the large Nam Ngum Lake to the north-east. <\/span><\/p>\n

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A mountain landscape<\/h2>\n
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The Phou Khao Khouai National Reserve (meaning “mountain shaped like a buffalo horn”) is fascinating and full of natural treasures. It features superb scenery with steep mountains covered in dense forest, through which the Nam Gnong, Nam Mang and Nam Leuk rivers flow. Its altitude ranges from 200 m to 1,760 m. It is pleasant to visit the park in winter, when temperatures are cooler and the roads are accessible.<\/p>\n

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What to do in Phou Khao Khouay?<\/h2>\n
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The heart of Phou Khao Khouay is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, picnics and camping. Its proximity to Vientiane<\/a>, the capital of Laos, makes it an ideal place for one- or two-day excursions. Botany enthusiasts will appreciate the park\u2019s exceptional biodiversity. Hmong, Khmu and Yao ethnic villages are located on the edge of the reserve, but only three villages are inside the park. If you have the opportunity to spend a night with a local family, you will discover Lao hospitality and friendliness and attend the Baci ceremony<\/a>, or “soul-calling” ceremony.
\nThe Orchid Trek is an excursion not to be missed! With our French guide, you will start your trek at Pha Say, with its impressive viewpoint over a gorge more than 40 m high and the dense jungle. You will follow small shaded trails and discover different types of forest: semi-deciduous, jungle and bamboo. The abundance of orchids in certain places is incredible\u2014every rock is covered with them! You will also have the opportunity to learn more about medicinal plants in this unspoilt and very little-visited site. Do not hesitate to contact our agency for your excursions in the heart of Phou Khao Khouay!<\/p>\n

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Iconic wildlife<\/h2>\n
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The Phou Khao Khouay Protected Area has a preserved ecosystem that enables it to host an incredible diversity of threatened species such as Asian elephants, leopards, bears and gibbons. Visitors can also observe many species of reptiles, amphibians and birds. To enjoy wildlife discreetly, an observation tower was built in 2005. Originally, it was built to monitor the passage of wild elephants that came to trample the sugarcane fields.<\/p>\n

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Waterfalls<\/h2>\n
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The park is home to several waterfalls, including Tad Leuk (over 40 m!) and Tad Xay, which are separated by only a few kilometres. Tad Xay waterfall, which cascades down seven tiers, is a magnificent spot\u2014ideal for swimming and organising a picnic to enjoy the scenery in peace. During the dry season, the Nam Leuk River is an excellent place to cool off. At this time, water levels and flow are less dangerous than during the rainy season. However, the waterfalls are more impressive during the rainy season.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Visit Vientiane with Asia Safari Laos<\/span><\/h2>\n

<\/div><\/div>\nBecause every trip to Laos should be unique,<\/strong> our team of local travel advisors is here to help you organise your stay in Laos. We assist you in choosing your accommodation, transport and activities as closely as possible to your expectations. Our services allow you to discover Vientiane and the Phou Khao Khouay protected reserve through travel experiences<\/strong> off the beaten track. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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