UDONTHANI-NONG BUA LAMPHU ONE DAY TRIP
Udon Thani Starting in Udon Thani: Red Lotus Sea , Wat Pa Ban Tat, Than Ngam Waterfall, and Phu Foi Lom.
Nong Bua Lamphu Shell Fossil Museum
Tour Program
Udon Thani – Red Lotus Sea – Rak Charoen Seafood Restaurant – Wat Pa Ban Tat – Than Ngam Waterfall – Phu Foi Lom – Shell Fossil Museum
07:30 AM The Departure team departs from Udon Thani.
08:30 – 10:30 AM. Arrive at the Red Lotus Sea in Nong Han, a freshwater lake known for its rich biodiversity. The lake is home to various species of animals, fish, and aquatic plants, with the most prominent being the “Lotus” or “Red Lotus.” Nature has created a breathtaking landscape with vast fields of blooming red lotuses, earning it the name “Red Lotus Sea.” CNN has recognized the Red Lotus Sea as one of the 15 most unique lakes in the world.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Arrive at Rak Charoen Seafood Restaurant to enjoy seafood without having to travel far to the sea.
12:55 – 01:55 PM. Arrive at Wat Pa Ban Tat, located in Udon Thani Province. It was founded by Luangta Maha Bua Yannasampanno, a prominent monk in the Vipassana meditation tradition who has played an important role in the development of Buddhism. The temple is renowned for its peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for meditation practice. It is also a spiritual center for Buddhists both locally and internationally.
01:55 – 02:15: Arrive at Than Ngam Waterfall, a small waterfall with beautiful cascading water. The waterfall flows year-round, making it a great place to visit and enjoy water activities in any season. Notably, there are several pools with shallow depths, making it ideal for swimming and cooling off in the refreshing water.
02:21 – 02:51 PM. Arrive at Phu Foi Lom, also known as the Phu Foi Lom Million-Year Park, located in the Phandon-Pako National Forest Reserve in Nong Saeng District, Udon Thani Province. This area features fertile mountains and a cool climate year-round. It is also one of the best natural study centers in the northeastern region, with demonstration planting areas and viewpoints that offer panoramic views of Udon Thani city.
03:56 – 04:30 PM. Arrive at the Shell Fossil Museum. The first fossilized shells were discovered in 1994 by local villagers gathering forest resources near an abandoned mine. They found numerous rocks resembling beautiful and unusual shells. Fossils of 150-million-year-old bivalve shells and dinosaur ancestors of the T. rex were also discovered. Nong Bua Lam Phu Province has developed this fossil discovery site into an “UNSEEN Nong Bua Lam Phu” attraction.
05:00 PM. Arrive safely in Udon Thani.