Champasak Province

A large province on the Mekong in southern Laos, home to the UNESCO-listed Wat Phou, the Four Thousand Islands and the Bolaven Plateau, and the heart of any trip to the south.

Champasak Province occupies the far south of Laos, with the Mekong running the length of it, Thailand to the west and Cambodia to the south. The provincial capital, Pakse, is the south's transport hub. Nearby, the ruins of Wat Phou are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. To the south, the Four Thousand Islands (Si Phan Don) offer Khone Phapheng Falls and Irrawaddy dolphins, while the Bolaven Plateau to the east is known for its coffee plantations and waterfalls. The dry season, November to April, is the best time to visit. Pakse Airport has domestic and regional flights, and there are overland crossings via Thailand.

Destinations

• Pakse & Champasak
• Si Phan Don (4000 Islands)

Itineraries

• Southern Laos: Bolaven Plateau, Wat Phou & 4,000 Islands – Starting from Pakse, this itinerary connects the Bolaven waterfalls, Wat Phou, and the 4,000 Islands, before returning…
• Southern Laos along the Mekong to Angkor – Travel overland from Pakse through the 4,000 Islands into Cambodia, passing Kratie and Kampong Thom to Siem Reap.
• Laos North-to-South Mekong Traverse – Travel all the way south from Luang Prabang, passing through Vang Vieng, the Thakhek Loop, and Pakse, before ending in…
• Bolaven Plateau Small Loop – Ride a motorbike from Pakse to loop around the Bolaven Plateau, staying overnight in Tad Lo and Paksong to see waterfal…