Champasak’s Buddhist Temples & Shrines

  In Pakse Town, wander around Vat Luang on the Xe Don riverbank. A short walk from Vat Phou leads to the ancient Temple of Nang Sida. Close by, you can inspect pre-Angkor Vat Tomo and the 13th-century Vat Thao Thao. View Vat Hin Siew’s sacred stone, and the colonial-style Vat Vieng Thong containing cremated … Read more

Trekking in Champasak

  Hike through coffee plantations in the Bolaven Plateau, venture to waterfalls and wetlands, and spend the night in a village or eco-lodge. Pakse Environs Embark on a 6-hour trek up Khong Mountain, just north of Pakse in Phou Xieng Thong NPA. After a Mekong River boat ride and homestay, you’ll walk through untouched nature … Read more

Getting to Champasak

  Lao Skyway offers direct daily flights departing from Vientiane at 14:50 and arriving at 16:20 Lao Airlines offers 14 direct weekly flights to Pakse International Airport departing Vientiane at 07:10, 7:50, 8:10, and 10:30, depending on the day, for the 75-minute trip. The carrier offers a daily direct flight from Luang Prabang departing at … Read more

Travel Guide to Champasak

  Champasak Town presents the gateway to the area’s Heritage Landscape, while Don Khong and Don Khone/Don Det open the door to the 4,000 Islands. Those heading to the Bolaven Plateau often stay in Paksong. For independent travellers, plenty of transportation options take you to popular destinations, where you’ll find a variety of accommodation and … Read more