Ubon - Khemarat Tour Program 3 Days 2 Nights

• Pick you up at the international airport.

• Afterwards, take you to enjoy breakfast at Samchai Coffee (rolled rice noodles, pan-fried eggs, and more).

• Wat Maha Wanaram (Wat Pa Yai) is an ancient and revered city temple of Ubon Ratchathani Province. Originally established around the founding of Ubon in B.E. 2322 as a Vipassana meditation monastery, it was later elevated to a temple during the reign of the 2nd city ruler, Phra Phrom Worarat Suriyawong (Thao Thit Phrom), becoming the city's 2nd official temple named Wat Pa Luang Mani Chot. However, locals called it Wat Nong Taphang or Nong Saphang after a nearby marsh, as evidenced by the stone inscription situated behind Phra Chao Yai In Paeng.

• Pay homage to the Ubon Ratchathani City Pillar Shrine.

Depart for Khemarat, a charming small district offering a delightful atmosphere and a weekend walking street on Saturday and Sunday reflecting a warm cultural community.

• Lunch at Ngoi Khong Pak Saeng Restaurant.

• Stop for coffee at Goose farm caf?

• Wat Pak Saeng: Locals know it as Wat Pak Saeng. Phra Chao Yai Ong Tue is a sacred ancient Buddha image in the Maravijaya posture, crafted from brick and lime plaster, measuring 2.90 meters wide across the lap and 4.36 meters high. Highly revered by people on both the Thai and Lao sides, who can cross by boat with a walkway leading up from the riverbank. Make a wish with Phra Chao Yai Ong Tue and enjoy the scenic view along the Mekong River with its rapids and islets.

• Check in at your accommodation in Khemarat.

• Enjoy dinner at Kong Pha Niang Restaurant.

• Take a leisurely stroll along the “Khemarat Thani” Walking Street, browse local handicrafts, and enjoy cultural dance performances lovingly presented for free by local residents for visitors.

• Sam Phan Bok is a submerged rock reef beneath the Mekong River that has been eroded by swirling eddy currents over time, creating more than 3,000 basins or 3,000 "bok". "Bok" or basin refers to deep potholes in the rock reef under the Mekong River, a term commonly used in Lao. During the dry season when water levels drop, the rock formations emerge above the water, revealing a magnificent natural wonder in the middle of the Mekong River—so grand and exotic that locals call it the Grand Canyon of the Mekong.

• At the entrance to the Grand Canyon of the Mekong River, there is a fascinating rock formation resembling a dog's head, which comes with various legends. One story tells of a powerful ancient city ruler captivated by the beauty of Sam Phan Bok who sent an official to explore further. When gold treasures were found, a dog was tasked with guarding the entrance until the ruler returned. Upon seeing the wealth, greed took over and the ruler slipped away through another path, leaving the faithful dog waiting until it passed away. Another legend recounts that a Naga prince dug out another channel in the river, stationing a dog to guard the entrance during the excavation until the dog died and turned into stone.

• Stop for lunch at Lung Nuat Pha Taem Restaurant.

• Travel to explore Pha Taem.

• Visit the 2-color river at Wat Khong Chiam, a natural phenomenon where two rivers merge, showcasing a distinct color contrast between the 2 rivers: the Mun River flowing into the Mekong River. Especially during the rainy flooding season, the 2 converging rivers can be seen flowing side by side in two distinct colors on each side. Locals call it “Khong is khaki, Mun is indigo”.

• Stop by Khwam Song Cham (Memories) Cafe.

• Travel to Wat Phu Phrao to view the sunset at Wat Sirindhorn Wararam Phu Phrao and admire the glowing tree. The temple features a vantage point overlooking the Mekong River, and behind the ordination hall lies a panoramic view across to Laos and the Chong Mek international border crossing, as well as a reservoir at the foothills resembling a lake. At sunset, we can view the large sun creating a stunning atmosphere, followed by admiring the glowing Kalpapruek tree in the evening.

• Dinner at Phae Lam Khong floating restaurant.

• Return to your accommodation at Tohsang Heritage Khongjiam Hotel.

09.00 Check out from accommodation.

• Pay respects at “Wat Tham Khuha Sawan”, pay homage to the preserved body of Luang Pu Khamkhaning Chulamani, and see the world's largest gong.

Stop for lunch at Indochina Vietnamese Restaurant.

• Wat Phra That Nong Bua, located in Mueang District, is a famous and important temple in Ubon Ratchathani Province. Its prominent architectural highlight is “Phra That Chedi Sri Maha Pho”, the chedi for those born in the Year of the Snake. Built in B.E. 2500 to commemorate 25 centuries of Buddhism, it was modeled after the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, India. The temple enshrines holy Buddha relics and features 2 large, magnificent Naga sculptures flanking the entrance to the stupa. The pure white structure contrasts elegantly with intricate golden patterns. The exterior displays bas-relief sculptures depicting the Ten Great Jataka lives of the Buddha, with Buddhist disciples adorning the lower tier and the base supported by Nagas, Garudas, and Yakshas.

Pay respects and make a wish to Phra Chao Yai In Paeng at Wat Pa Yai, the revered city temple of Ubon Ratchathani Province. Afterwards, browse for souvenirs as you wish before we transfer you to Ubon Ratchathani International Airport.