Pakse Essentials

We’ll pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. You’re free to explore this provincial capital of Champasak in Southern Laos before we head for dinner at a local restaurant.

This morning, we’ll drive to Champasak to visit the pre-Angkorian Wat Phu Temple Complex. This UNESCO World Heritage site depicts the epitome of the high classical style of Khmer architecture dating from the 7th to 12th centuries. It includes the ancient city of Shestrapura and many little known but interesting sites along the banks of the Mekong River.

After lunch, we’ll cross the Mekong River by ferry boat to visit the largest waterfall in South-East Asia, Khone Phapheng. Nearby the waterfall, visitors can see local people using traditional fishing techniques. We’ll take a tuk tuk or cycle passing through the old French wharf and along the old French railway, where some of the old colonial houses still stand. We’ll then relax at the Li Phi waterfall noted for its cascading emerald green waters, after which we’ll head back by a long boat to Ban Nakasang village and head to Don Khong, the largest island in the southern part of the Mekong river region and one of the most scenic areas in Laos.

Today, we’ll drive west to Bolaven Plateau, which was formed by an ancient volcano and is now famous for its agricultural products including coffee and tea. The plateau, located high above the Mekong Valley, is also known for its cool temperatures. We’ll stop at the Tad Fan waterfall to enjoy the spectacular views against the backdrop of Dong Houa Sao National Protected Area.

After lunch, we’ll visit Tad Lo, home to another scenic waterfall and then head to the Alak, Nge, and Katu villages to observe the daily lives of the numerous ethnic minority groups before heading back to Pakse.

Your time is free until we take you to the airport for your flight.

• Prices are nett per person in United States Dollars (USD) and subject to change without prior notice
• Prices are based on twin-share basis and subject to room availability upon tour booking
• No refund for any un-utilized tour
• Airport transfer surcharge of USD 10 maximum per person per way for pick-up or send-off during 2100 hrs to 0600 hrs (adjust based on group size)
• Surcharge for peak season and public holidays may apply and variable by hotel (we will advise at time of booking)
• Terms and conditions apply

• Child under 6 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: maximum of 1 free-of-charge child/booking (breakfast paid directly to hotel)
• Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two adults without extra bed: 50% of package cost
• Child 6-under 12 years old sharing room with two adults with extra bed: 80% of package cost
• Child under 12 years old sharing room with one adult: 95% of package cost
• Child 12 years old and above: 100% of adult cost