Southern Laos Tours
Pakse, Province
Bolaven Plateau Homestay Trek – 2 Days / 1 Night
Experience the stunning Bolaven Plateau, with its lush coffee and tea plantations, dramatic limestone cliffs, and pristine forests. Visit breathtaking waterfalls including Tad Fane, Tad Yeung, and Champi, and immerse yourself in local culture with a homestay in Ban Nong Luang, traditional cuisine, and a Baci ceremony. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views, rare flora, and the optional Tad Fane zipline for a thrilling perspective of this magnificent highland region.
Day 1: Pakse – Bolaven Plateau – Tad Fane – Ban Nong Luang
Depart from Pakse and drive up to the scenic Bolaven Plateau, passing once parts of the Ho Chi Minh trail and pass by the local coffee and tea plantations along the way. Begin your trek from Ban Hue Jiet Village (Ngae ethnic minority), walking through plantations and the stunning Dan Sinxai limestone area. Stop at Champi Waterfall for a picnic lunch and a refreshing swim.
In the afternoon, continue trekking to the famous 220 m high Tad Fane Waterfall and Tad Yeung Waterfall. Transfer to Ban Nong Luang for your overnight stay.
In the late afternoon, explore the village, enjoy dinner with your host family, and take part in a traditional Baci ceremony.
Optional Activity:
- Tad Fane Zipline Adventure – Soar 300 m above the twin waterfalls, the highest zipline in Laos, with four thrilling lines to choose from (USD 40/person).
Duration: ~2.5 hours transfer + 2 hours trekking
Day 2: Ban Nong Luang – Dan Noy – Dan Ngai – Tad Chet Chanh – Pakse
After breakfast, bid farewell to your hosts and hike to Dan Noy limestone cliffs, enjoying breathtaking views of Dong Hua Sao National Protected Area and discovering a rare 1,000-year-old rosewood tree. Continue on an easy trek to Tad Chet Zun Waterfall (7-level falls) and Tad Suea Waterfall, passing through the jungle and spotting wild herbs and orchids. Take in the scenic vistas of Champassak area and the Mekong River along the way.
After lunch, hike back to the village via a different trail and transfer back to Pakse.
Duration: ~2 hours transfer + 5 hours trekking
Departure: Your hotel in Pakse Town
Return: Your hotel in Pakse Town
Price Includes
- Accommodation at the hotels/homestays/campsites as specified in the itinerary
- Professional tour guide in the selected language
- All transportation as stated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (from lunch on Day 1 to lunch on the final day)
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program
- Government tax
Price Excludes
- Gratuities for guide, driver, porter, and hotel staff
- Meals not specified in the itinerary
- International airfare
- Optional tours and activities
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Personal expenses of any nature
Champasak
Full Day Private Minivan Tour to Champasak
Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage Experience
Discover the ancient heart of southern Laos on a full-day private tour to Champasak, home to the magnificent Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travel in comfort by private minivan and explore sacred temples, Khmer ruins, local crafts, and panoramic Mekong views — all in one unforgettable day from Pakse.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Vat Phou, one of Southeast Asia’s oldest temple complexes, older than Angkor Wat.
- Learn the history of the Khmer Empire and sacred Phou Khao (Lingaparvata) mountain.
- Enjoy breathtaking views over the Mekong River, Don Daeng Island, and Champasak plains.
- Visit additional UNESCO-related ruins at Hong Nang Sida.
- Discover local craftsmanship at Chez Maman weaving shop.
- Climb to scenic viewpoints at Vat Phou Ngoi and Phou Salao (Big Buddha).
- Private minivan with experienced, licensed driver.
Tour Itinerary
| 08:30 |
Pick-up from your hotel Depart Pakse by private minivan for Champasak. |
| 08:30 - 09:30 | Drive to Champasak to the gates of Vat Phou UNESCO World Heritage Complex. |
| 09:30 – 11:30 |
Vat Phou Temple Complex
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| 11:30 – 12:00 |
Hong Nang Sida Ruins Short visit to the nearby Khmer ruins, currently under restoration and part of the UNESCO heritage zone. |
| 12:15 – 13:00 |
Lunch Lunch at Nakorn Café or a local restaurant in Champasak town. |
| 13:15 – 13:30 |
Chez Maman Handicraft Stop Browse original tribal weavings and handmade souvenirs unique to southern Laos. |
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Vat Phou Ngoi Temple Climb the stairway to Vat Phou Ngoi to see Buddhist wall paintings and enjoy a stunning eastward view over the Mekong and surrounding plains. |
| 16:00 | Return toward Pakse |
| 16:30 |
Phou Salao (Big Buddha) Viewpoint Short detour to the hilltop Buddha statue offering panoramic views of Pakse city and the Mekong River. |
| 17:15 |
Arrival back in Pakse Drop-off at your hotel. |
Tour Itinerary
Full Day (Approx. 8–9 hours)
Inclusions
- Private, air-conditioned minivan.
- Fully licensed and experienced driver .
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Pakse.
- Entrance fees to Vat Phou.
- Boat ride (Pakse – Champasak, where applicable).
- Drinking water.
Exclusions
- Lunch and personal expenses.
- English-speaking guide (available on request).
- Tips and gratuities.
Important Notes
Comfortable walking shoes recommended (stairs and uneven surfaces)
Dress respectfully for temple visits (covered shoulders and knees)
Itinerary may be adjusted due to weather or road conditions
Why Choose This Tour?
- Private & flexible schedule
- UNESCO World Heritage experience
- Ideal for culture lovers, photographers & families
- Comfortable travel with local expertise
Book Your Champasak Tour Today
– Prices vary depending on group size and tour option.
– Contact us for best rates, custom itineraries, or private arrangements.
– We are happy to tailor this private tour to your travel style.
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4000 Islands
Cycling tour Don Det
Start : Morning
Our tour takes off from Paradise view restaurant Don Det.We cycle cautiously on a dusty(or muddy in Monsoon)trail towards the very Southern end of Don Det, where we can listen to the roar of the Lipphi Falls and gaze at the fast and vicious water of the Mekong rushing by.
10:00 hrs
We turn back to carry on to get to the hard top road and cross the French bridge connecting Don Det and Don Khone.
Going North we pass through Don Khone village near the Mekong to reach the Northern end, then westwards and South following the road to reach after ca. 25 minutes the dust trail to Khone Pa Soy waterfall. The bridge to the waterfall is under maintenance momentarily and dangerous to use, so we only take pictures there and return to the main road.
10:40 hrs
Continue easy and slow cycling on good road for another 25-30 minutes southwards until the old French port of Hang Khone.
The colonialists used to ferry the goods from here further downstream, it was the end of the railway line bridging the impassable Lipphi and Khone Pha Peng waterfalls, and an old rusty locomotive is on display there as well as a memorial for the endangered species of the Irrawaddy dolphins, which are not present in Laotian waters anymore. We take about 70-80 minutes lunch break at the restaurant there (Food not included).
Kayaking tour with zipline tour (Full Day/Half Day)
Start: Morning
From Paradise view restaurant Don Det. Paddle about 45 minutes on the east side of Don Det towards the French bridge and then cross over and get out of the kayak near Wat Khon Tai. Walk about 15 minutes to Liphi waterfall park. After a brief safety instruction enjoy a 2 hour zip line action crossing the cataracts 6 times and walk over two long suspension bridges.
Then you walk another 15 minutes to Kong Yai beach for relaxing, swimming and getting back into the kayaks. Another 30-40 minutes of downstream paddling and you reach the final stop of this tour Hang Khone. From there our transportation will bring you back to the starting point on Don Det.
Prices per person (Includes zipline fee, kayak with local guide and transport from Hang Khone back to the starting point).
River life experience at 4000 Islands
Sight-seen by TukTuk
Mekong life Tour 4 Days / 3 Nights
The Mekong River is from the beginning to the end about 1680 Km, is the traditional water way from China heading south. This trip takes you from Ban Vat Saykhoun to the border of Cambodia and Lao, staying on the island along the way you get a unique insight into Lao peoples traditional lives.
Day 1: Pakse – Ban Vat Saykhoun – Don Det – Don Khone island
Departing from our office in Pakse at 8:00am, you will head down to the Four Thousand Islands or Si Pan Done. By private mini bus or chair vip bus will take 2hrs driving then the kayaking trip starts on the banks of the Mekong river at the bridge to Done Khong, where you receive kayaking instructions and first practice. Then paddling between Done Loppardee, Done Sang and other smaller islands over to Done Khone, passing by the Eastern side of Done Det.
Day 2: Ban Khone – Liphi fall – Ban Khone
After enjoying breakfast we take a short morning walk to visit some of the colonial buildings on the island before continuing onwards to the see Li Phi Waterfall, where you will experience the spectacular zipline crossing the Mekong 6 times!
We enjoy lunch at this magnificent location, then walk to Kongyai beach, to relax and swim, before we paddle further downstream to Ban Hang Khone.. Arriving at Ban Hang Khone we stop and see the old French locomotive and some history explained. Back to Ban Khone for the night.
Day 3: Don Khone– Don Loppardee Village – Don Khone
River life experience
Explore Southern Laos traditional lifestyle by boat going through the different channels between all the islands as a local, and discover life in a village through the lens of Buddhism, and meet villagers who will show you how they weave fishing nets, sticky rice basket and different ways of cooking sticky rice.
Pick-up
Briefing on the program and safety
Boat trip to Done Sang
Learn how to fish with traditional fishing tools
Boat trip to Done Loppardee
Learn about the traditional way of life and the religion on the island.
Learn how to make a fishing net, cook sticky rice, rice in bamboo, rice crackers and rice basket.
Sample lao whisky.
Traditional local lunch (Grilled fish, papaya salad, rice)
Walk back to the boat and travel to Done khone
Afternoon: Leisure time
Note: Program can be changed according to your preferences to afternoon activity with sunset cocktail instead of lunch.
Day 4: Ban Khone –Khonepasoy -Veunkham –Khonephapheng fall – Cambodia Border or Pakse
After enjoying breakfast you cycle around Don Det island, cross over the French bridge, check out the old locomotive before continuing the ride to Khonepasoy beach, where the bicycles are left behind. Then cross the suspension bridge to reach the beach and carry on from there by kayak downstream for around 1 hour to Veunkham village, passing through some exciting rapids along the way!
There you board a waiting car which transports you to the spectacular KhonePhapheng Waterfall, considered to be the biggest and wildest in South-east Asia… You will have ample of time to gaze at the amazing views and walk down the board walk to get a closer look at the cataracts.
Afterwards enjoy lunch before you either continue to Pakse or Cambodian border.
What to bring :
Hat, sun-screen, clothes to get wet, firm but light footwear to get wet, mosquito repellent, flash light, change of clothes for the evening, sarong for bathing
Includes:
Private transportation air – conditioned
English speaking and village Local guide (s), some station village guide.
Admission fee
Zipline at Li Phi falls
Meals: as stated and mentioned in above sights
Accommodation as mentioned above
EXCLUDES:
Visa stamping fee
Int’l air tickets to / from Laos
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Tips, drinks, personal expenses and the others.
