Holiday in Pakse
City in Laos — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇱🇦
Country
Laos
Type
City
Best time to travel
November to February
Budget/day
50-80€: Boutique hotel, restaurant visits, organized tours
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Bangkok (approx. 10h), then connecting flight to Pakse (1.5h) or overnight bus from Vientiane (10h)
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What makes Pakse special as a destination?
Pakse in southern Laos is the gateway to the mystical Bolaven Plateau and the Four Thousand Islands of the Mekong. The relaxed provincial capital at the confluence of the Mekong and Se Don features French colonial architecture, vibrant markets, and some of the best coffee plantations in Southeast Asia. From Wat Phou, the oldest Khmer temple outside Cambodia, to the roaring waterfalls of the Bolaven Plateau — Pakse combines culture, nature, and enjoyment off the beaten path.
What are the top highlights in Pakse?
The top highlights in Pakse include Bolaven Plateau, Wat Phou, Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands), Dao Heuang Market.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Bolaven Plateau
Motorcycle tour through coffee plantations, waterfalls, and villages of ethnic minorities on the cool plateau.
Wat Phou
UNESCO World Heritage Site — a Khmer temple complex from the 5th century, older than Angkor Wat.
Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands)
Day trip to the Mekong islands of Don Det and Don Khon with Irrawaddy dolphins.
Dao Heuang Market
Pakse's largest market — a colorful labyrinth of spices, fabrics, and local delicacies.
Hotels in Pakse
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Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Pakse?
The best time to visit Pakse is November to February. Hot and humid, 32-38°C, monsoon June-October In winter: Pleasant, 20-28°C, dry and sunny
Recommended travel time
November to February
Summer
Hot and humid, 32-38°C, monsoon June-October
Winter
Pleasant, 20-28°C, dry and sunny
How much does a holiday in Pakse cost?
Budget travellers: 20-30€: Guesthouse, street food, rented scooter/day, mid-range: 50-80€: Boutique hotel, restaurant visits, organized tours/day, luxury: 120€+: Luxury lodge on the Mekong with private Bolaven tour/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
20-30€: Guesthouse, street food, rented scooter
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
50-80€: Boutique hotel, restaurant visits, organized tours
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
120€+: Luxury lodge on the Mekong with private Bolaven tour
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Pakse?
Flight to Bangkok (approx. 10h), then connecting flight to Pakse (1.5h) or overnight bus from Vientiane (10h)
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
A motorcycle loop over the Bolaven Plateau takes 2-3 days and is the highlight.
Laotian coffee from the Bolaven Plateau is world-class — definitely try it.
Visit Wat Phou early in the morning when there are hardly any other tourists.
Plan at least 2 nights on Don Det or Don Khon for Si Phan Don.
What should you eat in Pakse?
Typical specialities in Pakse: Laap — minced meat with mint, lime, and roasted rice, Laos' national dish., Tam Mak Hoong — papaya salad, spicier than the Thai version., Khao Piak Sen — spicy rice noodle soup, the Laotian breakfast., Bolaven coffee — freshly roasted Arabica from the plateau, strong and aromatic..
These specialties you must try!
