Traverse the Bolaven Plateau by Jeep
Travelling is as much about the characters as the places…
…and Mr Khamsone Suvannakhily, is quite the character. Hop into a rugged-looking jeep with Mr Khamsone Suvannakhily, or Kham as you’ll soon come to know him, and learn the fascinating and inspiring story of how he went from helping on coffee plantations as a child to becoming a qualified guide, to eventually opening his own business: Mystic Mountain Coffee.
Unlike many trips around the Bolaven Plateau which end up following one familiar route, a tour with Kham takes you further into the plateau’s less-visited interior. Here you’ll be welcomed into the villages of some of the many people who plough the soil, pick and dry the fruit, and sort the beans behind every cup of his company’s coffee.
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What to Expect when traversing the Bolaven Plateau by Jeep:
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Venture off the beaten path with Kham into the Bolaven Plateau’s less-visited corners.
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Meet local villagers and see coffee’s journey from fruit to bean up close.
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Spot the lasting marks of history as Kham shares stories of the Indochina wars.
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Pause at waterfalls, swim in secluded spots, and overnight in simple farmhouse-style accommodation.
Jeep Yeah!
“Bouncing along dusty tracks, stopping for waterfalls and waving at locals, exploring by jeep was half the fun! ”
Meet Kham
Hop into the jeep and you’ll quickly discover that this is more than a scenic drive. Kham shares his personal journey from plantation worker to qualified guide to business owner, offering insight into both his life and his vision to bring travellers deeper into the Bolaven Plateau.
Beyond the Usual Route
Unlike many tours that follow a familiar loop, this experience ventures into the plateau’s less-visited interior. A visit here is a great insight into local life, a lesson in how tourism can bring income and opportunity to marginalised communities, and a reminder of the importance of truly fair trade.
Coffee, From Cherry to Cup
Bump along the red dirt roads to Mystic Mountain, where you’ll get to see the master at work! Expect a detailed explanation of the full coffee producing process, with tips on how to tell if coffee is roasted to perfection by smell and sound alone. It’s fascinating, whether you’re a coffee afficado or never touch a drop. After your tour, stay overnight at the plantation in simple, farmhouse-style accommodation.
Landscape, Waterfalls & Living History
Pass through lush plantations and along red dirt roads, stopping at waterfalls for a quiet moment or a swim in a secluded spot. Along the way, Kham weaves in stories of the natural environment and the tragic history of the Indochina wars, still marked by visible bomb craters across the landscape.
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