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.
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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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Hardisty
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Superb - What previous guests thought, 126 reviews
Superb · 126 reviews
The property is excellent.
It’s a very friendly place, and all team members are in the Residence to assist you if needed. They try to do their best always. The kindness of local people and the foreign Chef is highly appreciated.
Bedrooms are comfortable, extremely clean and well-maintained; restaurant and rooms are decorated in nice way.
The sala along the Mekong offers you the opportunity to enjoy the calm of the area and the relaxing view of the scenery.
The food is very good also and gives you a taste of happiness.
Well done!
Superb - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
Superb · 475 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, 220 reviews
Superb · 220 reviews
What a lovely hotel. Situated right on the bank of the Mekong River. The staff were very friendly and helpful especially with airport transfers. The room was great and the bed comfortable and overlooking the river. The food was very good and reasonable. There was a small pool with sunbeds which was a bonus.
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 178 reviews
Exceptional · 178 reviews
It is a very beautiful hotel in full nature.
I booked two rooms (for me and for the parents of my wife). I ordered the ground floor because the mother is 75y old, but she didn't get it (although the hotel was empty). Also they tried to ask more money than was confirmed on Booking.com.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 142 reviews
Superb · 142 reviews
La Folie Lodge is a wonderful place with very friendly staff and great location to explore the South of Laos. The sunsets and the Mekong view from the bungalows are just breathtaking!
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Guest review by
Pamela
Switzerland
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