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Bolaven Plateau private day trip from Pakse
A private car day trip from Pakse to the Bolaven Plateau: Tad Fane and Tad Yuang waterfalls, a coffee farm and lunch in Paksong, on your own schedule.
Tad Yuang, Bolaven Plateau
In short
A full day by private car from Pakse onto the Bolaven Plateau: the twin falls of Tad Fane, a walk down to the pool at Tad Yuang, a coffee farm and lunch in Paksong, back in Pakse by late afternoon. No scooter, no fixed group, and the stops are yours to choose.
Arranged on requestNot an instant booking. We arrange this with a local provider for your date and confirm availability, the vehicle and the total price in writing before you pay anything.
How the trip runs
Morning
Up onto the plateau
About 45 minutes to an hour from Pakse on a paved road to the first falls.
Late morning
Tad Fane and Tad Yuang
The twin drop of Tad Fane from the viewpoint, then the walk down to the pool below Tad Yuang.
Midday
Coffee and Paksong
A stop at a coffee farm and lunch in the market town of Paksong.
Afternoon
Another fall, then back
Time for a quieter waterfall nearby, then the drive back to Pakse.
Why a private car
The Bolaven Plateau is usually toured on a rented scooter, and travel guides note there are few alternatives. The main falls are close to Pakse, though, which makes a private day by car simple. You decide how long to stay at each fall and where to eat, and there is room for luggage if you continue elsewhere afterwards.
Making it more than a day
If you want Tad Lo, villages or simply quieter evenings on the plateau, turn it into two days with a night in Paksong or at Tad Lo. The southern Laos itinerary shows how that fits with Champasak and the islands.
Reference prices
Private Bolaven Plateau day trip from Pakse
From US$55 per vehicle (up to 6 people)
Bolaven Plateau waterfall entry (Tad Fane, Tad Yuang)
30,000 kip (Tad Fane); 40,000 kip (Tad Yuang) per person
Usually included in the quote
- Private car with driver for the day
- Fuel and parking
- Pickup and drop-off at your Pakse hotel
Usually not included
- Waterfall entry fees, paid at each site
- Lunch, drinks and coffee
- A guide (can be added)
- The optional zipline at Tad Fane, tips, travel insurance
Practical notes
- Wear shoes with grip: paths down to the falls can be wet and steep.
- Bring swimwear only for calm conditions; do not swim when the water is high after rain.
- Bring kip for entry fees; there are few card payments on the plateau.
Confirmed in writing before you pay
- Availability with a local provider, the vehicle and whether the driver speaks English
- Pickup time and the total price in writing
- Which waterfalls and stops are included
- Cancellation terms
The exact inclusions and cancellation terms in your written quote take priority over the typical inclusions on this page.
Request this trip
Send your date and group size. We check with a local provider and reply by email within two working days with what is included and a total price. Nothing is booked and you pay nothing until you accept.
Questions travelers ask
Can we add Tad Lo?
Tad Lo is further north, so adding it makes a long day. Many travelers instead stay a night at Tad Lo and return the next day, or continue to Champasak.
Is a shared tour cheaper?
Usually, per person. A shared tour suits solo travelers happy with fixed stops. A private car suits couples, families and small groups who want their own timing.
Sources and checks
Time-sensitive details on this page (fees, journey times, schedules, entry rules) were last checked against the sources below on 12 October 2026. Laos transport changes often, so a written proposal always reconfirms them for your dates.
Tell us where you want to go, not how to get there
Share your dates, the places on your list and how you feel about motorbikes. We reply by email with a realistic route, and when you are ready, a written proposal with transfers, prices, inclusions and who is responsible for each part of the trip.
