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HIGHLIGHTS
. Pakse
. Champasak
. Watphou Temple
. Wat Phou Museum
. Oum Moung Temple
. Countryside
LENGTH : 1 DAY
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watphou temple excursion
The former royal capital of Champasak is a gateway to the pre-angkorian temple of Wat Phu. This hillside edifice was once an important sanctuary of the Khmer Empire. You start driving from Pakse Town and spend this day exploring this ruin and admire the scenic countryside of southern Laos.
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DETAILED ITINERARY
The former royal capital of Champasak is a gateway to the pre-angkorian temple of Wat Phu. This hillside edifice was once an important sanctuary of the Khmer Empire. Today we depart hotel at 8h30 and drive through the breathtaking countryside to Watphou. The temple structure was partly destroyed in turbulent history however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins. We follow a walkway from the lower to the upper section, which features various forms including Vishnu, Shiva and Kala. The temple upper ground also affords a spectacular views from the surrounding valley to the mighty Mekong River. We also have time seeing Wat Phou Museum and Oum Moung Temple. The trip ends on arrival in Pakse.
 
WATPHOU TEMPLE EXCURSION -  TARIFF FOR
(Price per person valid from from Jan - 1-2007 to Oct- 31-2008 )
Group Size of  
2 - 3 Pers. US$77
4 - 6 Pers. US$58
7 - 10 Pers. US$44
11 Pers. & up US$37
PRICE NOTES

WHAT SPECIAL?
The above tour cost is available for private daily departure.  We also offer cheaper tour options with fixed departure date, you just click LAOS HOT DEALS to get all affordable offers for joined group tours or click CUSTOMIZED TRIP to build a holiday for your own interest and budget.
 
INCLUSIONS: Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + English or French speaking guide +Entrance fee to indicated sights
 
EXCLUSIONS: Personal expenses, tip, drinks, travel insurance, optional trip.

NO ACCOMMODATION USED ON THIS TRIP

 

THE EXCURSION TO WATPHOU TEMPLE IS NO AVAILABLE IN FIRST DAYS OF THE TRADITIONAL NEW YEARS BECAUSE MANY TOURIST SITES MAY BE CLOSE ON THESE DATES. THIS EXCURSION STARS AT 8H30 OR ON REQUEST.

THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.

LAOS IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR IN REMOTE AREAS.

THE DRESS STANDARDS ARE CONSERVATIVE THROUGHOUT ASIA. LOOSE , LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG CLOTHING ARE ALL RESPECTFUL AND COOL IN ASIAN HOT CLIMATE. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING, WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING TORCH/FLASH LIGHT, HAT, RAIN COAT FOR WET SEASON, SUN CREAM, SUNGLASSES, DAYPACK, TOILETRIES.