Top Things to do in Southern Laos
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Southern Laos, Southern Laos
Discover the best top things to do in Southern Laos, Laos including Chez Maman, Cooking Class at Xuanmai Garden Resort, Wat Phu, Golden Buddha, Tad Somphamit Waterfalls, Dok Champa Massage, Bolaven Plateau Waterfalls, Khone Phapheng Falls, Don Daeng Island, Miss Noy Motorbike.
Restaurants in Southern Laos
1. Chez Maman
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
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. Wat Phu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 802 reviews
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!
4. Golden Buddha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 266 reviews
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
5. Tad Somphamit Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 346 reviews
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.
6. Dok Champa Massage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
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!!
7. Bolaven Plateau Waterfalls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Jili_M_Wanderess - Dublin, Ireland
If you love nature and you’re travelling in Southern Laos, then you should definitely consider stopping off in the tranquil riverside nature retreat of Tad Lo for a few nights. This laid-back nature resort is a veritable gem of a destination that lies off the well-beaten tourist trail in Laos. It’s a kind of backpacker’s retreat with very few backpackers. The place is nothing short of a paradise for travellers that love dramatic waterfalls, pristine jungles teeming with wildlife, minority ethnic villages and hammock lounging in beautiful natural surroundings, whiling away the days drinking fruit shakes and coconut water. And if you want to know more and make this trip a memorable one, head to our website to read our 'Ultimate Guide To Tat Lo Nature Retreat (Best-kept Secret In Laos)'. You will find the website link in the profile/bio.
8. Khone Phapheng Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
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
9. Don Daeng Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
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.
10. Miss Noy Motorbike
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 185 reviews
Sabaide ^___^ We do not have any contact with any hotel or guesthouse for providing the bike ! Please come to our office and get more information with us ^___^ We are not renting the bike for 24 hours, But you can return the bike before 8 AM of the next day morning without charge ^___^
Reviewed By globe100 - Ottawa, Canada
My wife and I recently rented a scooter from Miss Noy's for 3 days to visit the Bolaven plateau. Excellent service from Yves started months before with fast responses to the reservation and follow up questions. The information session provided by Yves the night before was both very informative and funny. We were given their new pink Mickey Mouse scooter, which resulted in more humorous interactions with the local Lao people over the 3 day trip. The bike worked fine with no hassles whatsoever. Upon our return Yves booked our onward tuk tuk transportation to our hotel in the next town. I thought I paid Yves for just the scooter rental. Upon arrival at our destination I paid our tuk tuk driver. That night Yves tracked us down at our hotel and said we had already paid him for tuk tuk so we had paid twice. He asked our hotel to give us the overpayment back and he would compensate them when they were in Pakse next. Now that's an honest business man and another reason why you should trust your motorbike rental to Miss Noy's. Merci beaucoup Yves.
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