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Something of a traveller's secret, about 90km from Pakse on the Salavan road (Rte 20),
secluded Tat Lo is a wide waterfall with mint-green pools to swim in. On a baking-hot day
it's paradise as you cool off in the icy shallows, accompanied by the sounds of local kids.
Accommodation varies from basic and forgettable cabanas to really atmospheric digs at
affordable prices. This is a place to chill and is best enjoyed on an overnight visit by
scooter from Pakse, giving you the scope to explore the surrounding area.
The nearest cascade to town is Tat Hang , which can be seen from the bridge, while Tat
Lo itself is about 700m upriver via a path leading through Saise Guest House. The spec-
tacular third cascade is Tat Suong , about 10km from town and best reached by motorbike
or bicycle.

Sights & Activities

For elephant treks (leaving at 8am, 10am, 1pm and 3pm, 100,000K per person) head to
Tadlo Lodge.
For any treks around Tat Lo we advise hiring a guide from the Tat Lo Guides Associ-
ation, operated out of the Tat Lo Tourism Information Centre ( 020 5445 5907, 034-211528;
[e-mail] ; 8am-noon & 1-4.30pm) . They can organise half-day and full-day
treks as well as homestays.

Sleeping & Eating
The village is a one-street affair, with most accommodation either side of the bridge
(budget places are concentrated on the east side). The best cuisine, not surprisingly, is
found at the more upmarket resorts.

Saise Guest House & Restaurant
( 034-211886; r with fan/air-con from 60,000/180,000K, mains 40,000K-60,000K; ) In lush gar-
dens on the west bank of the river, Saise has rooms that range from cheap fan-cooled
numbers to sophisticated air-conditioned bungalows. The restaurant is Tat Lo's best, and
includes stir-fries, salads and various fish dishes.

GUESTHOUSE $

Fandee
(r 50,000-60,000K; ) The four raised wood bungalows are sturdy, comfortable and airy,
and feature thatched roofs, private porches and pebble-floor, cold-water bathrooms. A
communal vibe reigns in the restaurant. It's opposite the tourist office.

GUESTHOUSE $