Vat Phu & Riverside Gems

Departure: 08.00 hrs

Your full-day journey begins in the morning with a visit to the Vat Phu temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with roots stretching back to the Khmer Empire. The experience starts at the museum, where you’ll discover fascinating insights into the history and architecture of this sacred site.

A complimentary electric shuttle then carries you closer to the temple, where the path unfolds along an ancient causeway lined with partially restored ruins and intricate stone carvings of Hindu deities and demons. Step by step, the walkway leads upward through steep stone stairways until you reach the sacred spring, where you may taste the clean, holy water that has flowed here for centuries.

After exploring Vat Phu, the journey continues with a visit to Wat Muang Kang temple, a serene riverside monastery known for its peaceful ambiance and traditional Lao architecture. Take time to admire the temple’s intricate details, experience the local spiritual atmosphere, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

On the way back to Pakse, the tour includes a pleasant stroll through Champasak town. Once the royal capital of Laos in the early 18th century, the town rests on the remnants of even older Khmer cities dating back to the 5th century. Today, Champasak retains its quiet charm with elegant French colonial houses and serene local temples, offering a glimpse into both the region’s ancient and more recent past.

After this enriching exploration, you return comfortably to Pakse by boat, a scenic ride of approximately 2 hours.