Homestay excursions
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Below you will find a selection of daytrips and excursions you can make during your homestay. These are not included in the homestay arrangement, you can book them in advance or during your homestay. Start and end of all the above arrangements is your homestay location in Khonkaen. Included are all return transfers from your homestay address per private aircon minivan, entry fees and meals as detailed. For Phu Kradung also the overnight stays are included. Your homestay guide will accompany you during the tours. Prices are given at the bottom.
Prasat Hin Phimai was built at the beginning of the 12th century, when the Khmer empire had its glory period. The monument is of great historic and esthetic importance, it became the example and prototype for the later built and famous Ankhor Wat in Cambodia. You will have ample time to see all of this complex and the national museum nearby. Don't miss the opportunity to take a short excursion (2 km down the road) to Saai Ngaam, a gigantic 350 year old banyan tree-complex hanging some 2ฝ m above the ground, with hundreds of aerial roots anchoring it into the ground. A good place to have lunch in one of the many, good food stalls. In the afternoon transfer back to your homestay location in Khonkaen. Included: transfer from your homestay location to Phimai and back by private aircon minivan, all admission fees. No meals included.
Phu Wieng dinosaur park
Nature walk & dinosaur fossiles
This mountainous park combines natural beauty with historical value. Phu Wieng stores a number of important
archaeological sites with evidence of the region's earliest inhabitants. Fossil remains of herbivore and carnivore
dinosaurs can be seen at the park's headquarter. The park itself is relaxing and fun to walk through. There are a few
small trails, the longest being around 5 km. Enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery while walking these trails and
learn about the history of dinosaurs in several halls along the main treks of the park. Transfers & entry fee
included.
Nongkhai
Mekong river at the border with Laos
Nongkhai is a lively and cozy provincial capital on the banks of the Mekong river at the border with Laos. Take a
relaxing walk through a quietly located park packed with bizarre statues from Hindu and Thai culture. Visit Tha Sadet,
a lively harbor market where goods imported from Laos are offered for sale. You can buy for instance French baguettes,
a remainder of the French colonial period of Laos. Lunch on a balcony overlooking the Mekong river. Visit the Thai-Lao
“friendship bridge” over the Mekong via which the Laotian capital Vientiane can easily be reached. End the
day romantically with a river boat dinner on the Mekong and admire the sunset over the river. In the evening transfer
back to your homestay location. Included: all transfers by private aircon minivan, admission fees, lunch &
riverboat dinner.
Tad Ton waterfall park
Recreation
Spend the day in the sun or in the shadow under the trees near the waterfalls of Tad Ton national park. The park
offers a soothing natural setting with an abundance of trees and a gently flowing mountain creek. This is a popular
recreation place for the locals. An ideal day for a swim, a pick nick, a sunbath and a good book! There are many food
stalls with good food at friendly prices. Included in this arrangement are the transfers from your host address to Nam
tok Tad Ton and back and entrance fees for the National park. Not included are meals, drinks and other personal
expenses.
Baang Saen cozy beach
Recreation
Baang Saen 2 is a recreational beach area at the lake of the Ubonratana dam in Khonkaen province. After a short trip
you start with a visit to a large and impressive temple shaped as a sitting Buddha on the slope of the hill. You can
walk to the temple via stairs with over 1000 steps or have the car drive you there. The view over the lake is
magnificent. The rest of the day you will spend on the banks of the lake in one of the many bamboo huts. Have a swim,
order any food or drink you like and just rest and relax. A pleasant and cooling experience.
Mountain trek, 2 or 3 days
Today will take you up the steep hills of
Phu Kradung,
a bell shaped mountain located in the beautiful province of Loei. The “challenge” lies in the climb,
gaining almost 1000 meters in altitude during a 4 hour walk. The trail is steep but not difficult and food and drinks
are available along the route. On day 1 you will do the climb. Magnificent views over the mountains and planes await
you at the top. Watch the sunset on the mountain top from the cliffs overlooking the surrounding planes. Overnight
stay on the mountain top. The second day follow a walking trail along cliffs and waterfalls before starting your
descend down again. Arrival at the mountain foot late afternoon and return to your homestay location.
This excursion can be extended to 3 days. Use the first day for your climb to the summit, then stay overnight in the park. The second day you have all day to explore the mountain top with its beautiful forests, waterfalls and its many cliffs with views over the nearby mountains. Enjoy sunset at Lom Sak cliff in the southwest. The second night you will also stay overnight on the mountain top. Enjoy sunrise on the morning of the third day on Nok Aen cliff and then start your descend down.
The Phu Kradung challenge is an enduring though normal walking trail and can be done by anyone with a healthy physical condition, walking shoes and a good sense of adventure. There is no mountaineering involved and no special equipment or climbing skills are required. See also our tips about trekking. Please note that the park is closed in the rainy season between June 1st and September 30th.
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