I was in Champassak during the Wat Phou Festival which was...
I was in Champassak during the Wat Phou Festival which was great and interesting and then returned for one night after being in the 4000 Islands before heading north. The Temple are marvellous and would like to see it without all the tourists and festival goers but I enjoyed the festival particularly the opening and the Alms Ceremony for the monks.
We went down the Wat Oum Tomo by a small private boat - a 2 hour trip each way around the island, but it was well worth it.
Champassak is peaceful and encourages relaxation although I found bicycling in the rice paddies gave me insight into country life.
My most vivid memory is sitting by the Mekong and watching the most beautiful sunrises I have ever seen over a river that was as still as glass.
J
Guest review by
Janine
Australia
6.0
The roads in Champasak are very bad with massive pot holes,...
The roads in Champasak are very bad with massive pot holes, I recommend to hire a 4wd. Pakse has lots of markets to look at and there are some beautiful waterfall to look at just 1-2 hours drive. The Mekong river is amazing to look at also. I highly recommend going to the Vat Phou.
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Guest review by
Hardisty
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Very good - What previous guests thought, 442 reviews
Very good · 442 reviews
There are some very good things about this guesthouse which I would love to highlight, but customer service is not one of them. Incredibly, the family who own and operate this guesthouse thought it was a good idea to hold a surprise 7 hour, drunken karaoke party just a few metres from our door. After several requests to stop they did eventually move a short distance, but the torture continued. I’m not sure how often they host karaoke parties, but I do know that there are several better hotels and guesthouses in town.
Very good - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Very good · 177 reviews
this is a quirky place. clean, comfy, good wifi, great location for Phong su, local potteries, and rice trails. on the banks of the Mekong with amazing views and owner can arrange travel to 4000 Islands direct from Champasak. This trip was wonderful: down wooden steps to a narrow boat, cross the Mekong to the bus. all the google searches wanted a return to Pakse
Superb - What previous guests thought, 484 reviews
Superb · 484 reviews
The place is wonderful, you are looked after ao well here, the rooms are big, great shower separate from the toilet. Plug socket by the bed, fridge and kettle, toiletries provided too. We hired a moped and got travel advice...One and Herbert were the perfect hosts...The food was THE BEST, attention to detail, so very good
Superb - What previous guests thought, 144 reviews
Superb · 144 reviews
Breakfast was very nice and generous options. Dinner was very nice too especially the bbq which we had in our own private space. Staff we exceptional and very friendly and kind. Manager was an absolute delight and went over and above to make sure we had the best time.