Four days is the sweet spot for most travellers: waterfalls and coffee on the Bolaven Plateau, a full cultural day around Champasak and Vat Phou, then the islands of the Mekong. The last day can finish in Pakse or at the Cambodia border — useful for travellers continuing south.
- Bolaven waterfalls + Jhai Coffee + Phu Krateh volcano viewpoint
- Boat to Champasak, rice-field walk, Nang Sida and Vat Phou
- Tomo temple, Ban Nong Bueng and Phou Asa viewpoint
- Overnight on Don Khone + Li Phi and Khone Phapheng
- Optional transfer to the Laos–Cambodia border
Day 1 Pakse – Bolaven Plateau – Pakse
Tad Fane, Tad Yuang, Jhai Coffee, Phu Krateh, overnight Pakse. Meals: Lunch / Dinner.
Day 2 Pakse to Champasak (boat + Vat Phou)
Boat to Champasak, Hong Thao Tao, Nang Sida, Vat Phou, overnight Champasak. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
Day 3 Champasak to the 4,000 Islands
Tomo, Ban Nong Bueng, Phou Asa, boat via Don Som to Don Khone. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner.
Day 4 4,000 Islands then border or Pakse
Li Phi, Khonepasoi, Khone Phapheng, then border or Pakse. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch. Total distance: about 456 km.
What's included
- Private minivan and driver + local transport in the 4000 Islands
- 3 nights accommodation
- Meals as mentioned + entrance fees + bottled water
What's not included
- Guide (on request), extra meals, tips, insurance, personal expenses, optional theatre or activities
Optional upgrades
- Qualified guide (English or French)
- Superior / comfort hotels in Pakse, Champasak and on Don Khone
- Palateu shadow puppet theatre in Champasak (seasonal)
- Zipline at Tad Fane or Li Phi
- End the tour at the Cambodia border instead of Pakse
Plan this 4-day escape • Tell us if you finish in Pakse or at the Cambodia border
Prices
Private tour. Prices in US dollars (USD) per person, depending on the size of your group.
| Group size | Sharing Twin/Double Room (price per person) | Private Single Room (price per person) | Send Inquiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 people | $66 | $66 | Send Inquiry |
| 3-5 people | $77 | $77 | Send Inquiry |
| 6-8 people | $88 | $88 | Send Inquiry |
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