Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Champasak Province, Laos

August 18, 2021 Darleen Reid

Champasak (or Champassak, Champasack – Lao: ຈຳປາສັກ [càmpàːsák]) is a province in southwestern Laos, near the borders with Thailand and Cambodia. It is one of the three principalities that succeeded the Lao kingdom of Lan Xang. As of the 2015 census, it had a population of 694,023. The capital is Pakse, but it takes its name from Champasak, the former capital of the Kingdom of Champasak.
Restaurants in Champasak Province

1. Chez Maman

Ban Vat Thong, Champasak Town Laos +856 20 91 155 545 [email protected] http://www.chezmaman.online/
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Chez Maman

Welcome at Chez Maman! Discover a fine Lao artisanal handicraft selection around a nice cup of tea or coffee.

Reviewed By SanjaniWh - Singapore, Singapore

We were greeted by the lovely owner, a french lady who told us more about Laos than our tour guide! There are so many stories behind the textiles from all over Laos.. Do not miss it!

2. Cooking Class at Xuanmai Garden Resort

Road 13 Road 13 to the south at Xuanmai Garden Resort, Pakse 1600 Laos +856 20 28 058 585 [email protected] http://www.xuanmaiguesthouse-pakse.com
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5.0 based on 62 reviews

Cooking Class at Xuanmai Garden Resort

Do you enjoy Asian cuisine ? Ms. Ngoc's cooking class will show you how to prepare and cook tasty Lao food , Vietnamese , Thai & Vegetarian cuisine . Time : in the morning at 9:00 to 12:00 or in the afternoon 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm After cook then enjoy your food :-) Location : Xuanmai Garden Resort km 5 . from the center 5 km . Pakse ,Laos The price is include transfer . ( In Pakse center ) Get souvenir for your home :-) Xuanmai Garden Resort is peaceful place to relax . Guest can enjoy the meal at the on site Restaurant . Breakfast include the room rate . Xuanmai Garden Resort service Booking bus ticket , Air ticket & Tour .

Reviewed By CMWDRB - Truro, United Kingdom

We were staying at xuanmai guest house so decided to try the cooking class. Ms Ngoc was very flexible and we chose an afternoon when we were free. We chose to cook 2 dishes (price 30, 000Kip for the two of us. More for more dishes) We cooked caramelised fish (Vietnamese) and sea food Pat Thai. We prepared them ourselves under supervision with excellent instructions from Ms Ngoc. We now plan to cook the food for our friends when we return from holiday and she promised we could message her with any questions. Highly recommend

3. Mekong Fly Zipline Adventure Tour

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5.0 based on 79 reviews

Mekong Fly Zipline Adventure Tour

The Mekong Fly ZIPLINE adventure tour is an incredible experience above the waterfalls. 7 Ziplines and 3 "monkeys Bridge" for a long tour (1km800), really above the so beautiful waterfalls of Liphi. With a professional staff and secure equipment, the guests can have unforgettable thrills along the tour also with a funny and happy feeling. We are located on the Liphi- Somphamit waterfalls, on the Islands (don det and done khone (dondet, donkhone). We are open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Our Double Zipline on the longest line, our coffee table and some wonderful views on different areas of the waterfalls will give you very strong memories. We have also a restaurant and bar for our Zipliners...

4. Vat Phou complex Temple - World Heritage

Champasak district - Southern laos, 17750 Laos http://www.vatphou-champassak.com/en
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4.5 based on 91 reviews

Vat Phou complex Temple - World Heritage

Khmer temple complex dates back to the 10th-14th centuries and offers magnificent views.

Reviewed By stefanblank

It is like Angkor in Cambodia but not so crowded. It is much smaller, but its got a nice atmosphere and a lot to see. An electric shuttle bus brings you to the old buildings. There is a holy spring and a little temple at the top. From there you have a really good view over the whole landscape. Don’t miss the museum, it‘s worth a visit.

5. Wat Phu

Champasak District, Champasak Town Laos [email protected] http://www.vatphou-champassak.com
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4.5 based on 802 reviews

Wat Phu

The religious complex of Vat Phou, a combination of Khmer architecture and Hindu religion, is located at the foot of Champasak mountains, with the Phou Kao (the sacred mountain with a natural form as a Linga - symbol of Gof Shiva). This complex was built during the first part of the 11th century, with some additions and reconstructions in the 12th and 13th centuries. Some inscriptions belonging to the fifth and sixth century AD do mention a sanctuary built on the hill, together with the foundation of the city, but this building has disappeared and was replaced by the religious complex that we see today. A museum and interpretative room should be visited on the site. Vat Phou is on the list of Unesco World Heritage since 2001. The archeological restauration/conservation of the site is managed by Vat Phou office. The tourism management is managed by Yingchokchai Company, which provides to the tourists quality services (shuttle, toilets, handicrafts shop, coffee shop, wifi, parking...).

Reviewed By arnaud_x95 - Brussels, Belgium

If you visited Angkor before Vat Phu, you will certainly be a little disappointed. Nevertheless, the surroundings of the temple are beautiful and the site is much less touristic than Angkor. Go there early in the morning: you will avoid the crowds and take benefit of cooler temperatures to visit the temple. A must do in Laos!

6. Golden Buddha

Road 16W, Pakse, Pakse 1600 Laos http://southern-laos.com/Phou-Salao-Viewpoint-Pakse
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4.5 based on 266 reviews

Golden Buddha

Reviewed By Itsmorning - Manchester, United Kingdom

There is not a lot to do or see in Pakse town but a must do is the golden Buddha. Great views of Pakse and the Mekong. I drove up but if you are feeling energetic you can flex your muscles and walk up the steps. You also get to cross the Mekong

7. Tad Somphamit Waterfalls

Don Khone Laos
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4.5 based on 346 reviews

Tad Somphamit Waterfalls

Welcome to the Somphamit (Li Phi) waterfalls that you can see from the island of Don Khone. These impressive with their speed and the sound of water falling on the rocks will leave an unforgettable memory. Near the many views of the falls, you can access to a small beach for a refreshing swim. Here, a relaxation area and bar is installed . In 2018, we install a new unique activity on the waterfalls : The Mekong Fly - ZIPLINE tour above the falls, with 7 lines along 1km800 and "Monkey bridges" , for an unforgettable experience (price around 24USD). we have also the famous : Coffee Table Zipline to take a coffee break just above the terrific waterfall (price around 18USD). The View Restaurant offers to our visitors a large choice of delicious specialities with a magnificient view and the waterfall and the park.

Reviewed By CharlotteC767

A great bike ride along the bumpy road to this huge passing of the river through the rocks. To the left carry on down to a fantastic relaxed restaurant bar with huts to sit and listen to the falls before heading down to the beach and a swim in the river.

8. Dok Champa Massage

Street No. 5, Ban Watluang opposite the Pakse Hotel, Pakse 1600 Laos +856 20 54 188 778
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Dok Champa Massage

Reviewed By stevebG6121BX - London, United Kingdom

My wife and myself are currently holidaying in Pakse staying at the Pakse Hotel (Review to follow) and - on asking where was the best place to go for a massage - we were literally directly across the street to Dok Champha Massage. We duly did so and booked afternoon appointments for which we were most grateful as on our return the place was not only fully booked but actually turned away half a dozen or so clients whilst we were having our one hour foot/leg messages which at Kip70,000 (US$7 approx) was excellent value for money. As for the massages themselves, they were both very good - so good in fact we have booked repeat ones for tomorrow! We would certainly recommend Dok Champa to others and - based on experience - they won’t be disappointed!!

9. Khone Phapheng Falls

Don Khong 17750 Laos
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4.5 based on 251 reviews

Khone Phapheng Falls

Khonephapheng Waterfall is the great sight seeing in Laos, The waterfall is the biggest waterfall in southeast Asian, People call the Niagara of Asian. The final destination in the Southern Laos before exist to Cambodia. Tourists also can visit of Irrawaddy Dauphin, 4,000 Islands and Lhi Phi Waterfall from here, the place has the Lao best coffee shop. Tourists can shop survivors, eat local food...

Reviewed By Marcoluangprabang - Luang Prabang, Laos

It's something that you cannot miss in the south of Laos, inside a nice path to see in differents corners the waterfall, plus some place to eat and souvenirs

10. Don Daeng Island

13south, Champasak Town 1601 Laos +856 20 56 060 579 http://www.laogo-carrental.com
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4.5 based on 79 reviews

Don Daeng Island

Reviewed By SanjaniWh - Singapore, Singapore

The island is car-free, which gives it such a peaceful feeling. The villages are beautiful are locals wave at you with large smiles. We were lucky to stay at the beautiful Lodge so we explored the island with their bicycles.

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