This hard to get to destination is nestled in the thinner central part of Laos between Vietnam and Thailand. It’s a hard to get to destination but is well worth the visit. There are a few guest houses come hotels available to stay in the village but on the way in do not forget to stop at the Sala viewpoint for a look at the Phu Phu Man mountains as well, on of the best examples of the limestone geology of Laos.
Kong Lor is a charming little village that is way off the beaten track. The main attraction here is the 7km long cave of Kong Lor. The trip here is stunning. You hope into a small(ish) boat and jump on the river (Nam Hin Bun) and head into the gaping darkness of the mouth of the cave. The trip will take around one and a half hours. If your going in dry season be prepared to get out of the boat at some point as the water levels in the cave do tend to get a little bit low. Once in the centre of the cave you will get out and see some amazing limestone stalagmites and stalactites. I estimate the cave to be around 150m wide by 100m high in one part, a huge echoy expanse. Once stopping here you will head through the rest of the cave. Once on the other side you might be luckily to get dinner with the local village on the other side. The locals here are really hospitable and don’t have that much contact with Falang (westerners) so any opportunity to eat with these guys should be taken with both hands.
You can head here on the backpacking in Laos programme.
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