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Phuthok forest temple and Mekong River

 

Day eleven - Mekong River Tour
From Nong Khai to Phu Ruea (ride)
We shall leave Nong Khai but instead of turning South we shall continue to ride West along Mekong river rapids into Loei mountains. This is not northern most area of Thailand but it is the coldest. With mountains over 2000 meters high this is the only place where it can snow in the winter. In the valleys it still remains hot during the day (around 28 degrees Celsius).

At Chiang Kan we shall leave the Mekong and turn into mountainous Phu Ruea National park. Winding roads, cooler climate but also a good chance of a short mountain storm. This is also the only wine producing region of Thailand - but most of those who have tasted it prefer to stick with beer. We shall finish this day with some good brew in alpine style resort. Accommodation with breakfast in Phu Ruea.

 

  Kilometers: 290    Miles: 180   
   Departure hotel morning: 09.00
   Arrival hotel afternoon: 16.00
   Swimming pool: no
   Dinner at: 19.00

 

 

Mekong near Chiang Kan

 

Road to Phu Ruea

 

Beer time

 

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