Reaching serenity of Southern Laos

03 days / 02 nights

Overview

Leisurely cruise along the slow- flowing Mekong River and embrace its fascinating beauty, while enjoying the exotic scenes of people living in Southern Laos & its mystic ancient Khmer ruins, Wat Phou.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Pakse
Pakse, the provincial capital of Champasack at the confluence of the Mekong and Sedon rivers, is the center for trading between Laos and Thailand as well as gateway to the fascinating south. Meet your guide and take a drive to visit the stunning pre-Angkorian temple, Wat Phou, built between 6th and 13th centuries. Reaching there requires a local ferry crossing and a drive along the quaint village. Lying on a hillside and offering spectacular views on the surrounding plains and Mekong River, the UNESCO World Heritage site is divided in two parts. The lower part consists of two ruined palace buildings at the edge of a pond. The upper section with the temple sanctuary itself once enclosed a large Shiva phallus (linga). Historians believe this site was chosen by the Khmers because of a natural spring that flows from mountain and the peak’s resemblance of a Shiva phallus. Return to Pakse. Note: the upper section might not suitable for the elderly due to the steep steps. Overnight at Champasak Palace hotel or Pakse hotel.
Day 2: Khong Island
Embark on a scenic 2.5-hour drive to Khong island – its lovely fishing villages, serene monasteries and lush vegetation offers an authentic glimpse into the peaceful Lao way of life. En route, visit the Khmer archeological site of Oum Moung before crossing the Mekong River by ferry. Board a traditional boat to visit the surrounding islands of Done Ket and Done Som for more insights into the lifestyles of the fishermen. Continue to Done Khone Island and hike along the ancient railway built by the French in 1897. Continue by boat to Ban Nakasang and drive to Khone Phapheng Waterfall, South East Asia's biggest. If you’re lucky, you may see Mekong dolphins. Return to Pakse for the night. Overnight at Champasak Palace hotel or Pakse hotel (B, L).
Day 3: Departure
After breakfast, visit the local market near the hotel. Transfer to the Chongmeck airport for departure. End of services. (B)
 

Cost

Tour cost is upon your request !
 
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Trip note

* Tour code: LAOCL-02

 

* Included:

• Accommodation with daily breakfast

• All transfers and transportation

• Sightseeing with English speaking guide

• Entrance fees + private boat

• Meals as indicated (meals only)

• Mineral water and cold towel on car/van/bus

 

* Excluded:

• Laos visa

• Drinks

• All airport taxes

• Travel insurance

• All Other services not mentioned in the itinerary

Destination Info

Pakse is a city in southern Laos, situated at the confluence of the Xedone and Mekong Rivers. It is the largest city in Champasak province and is the gateway to the Bolaven Plateau. It was also the former capital of the Lao Kingdom of Champasak.
This city was founded by the French as an administrative outpost in 1905, and was formerly the capital of the Lao Kingdom of Champasak and residence of the King of Champasak at Champasak Palace, which was abolished in 1946 when the Kingdom of Laos was formed. Since the construction of a bridge over the Mekong (built with Japanese aid), allowing road traffic with Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand, Pakse has become the commercial centre of southern Laos. As of October 2008, Bangkok Airways has started to operate an international flight from Bangkok to Pakse Airport (twice per week).

Maps & Photos

Mekong river through Pakse

Khone Phapheng waterfall

Wat Phou temple

Wat Phou temple

Wat Phou complex

Champassak Palace formerly

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