Private Tour

Xe-Champhone Homestay Traditional Village Activities

Overview

Available languages

English

French

48 hours

Mobile ticket

The Xe-Champhone Loop is the perfect tour for travelers who want to experience the best of Savannakhet Laos! This tour takes you to some of the most beautiful sights in the country, including Wat Phoukor, Monkey Forest, Hotay Pidok, Soui Lake, Taleo Old Temple, and Turtle Lake. Along the way, you'll see breathtakingly lush scenery, traditional villages, and a variety of wildlife. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to learn about the local culture and history. Book this tour today and make your dream trip to Laos a reality!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Not recommended for participants with back problems/heart problems/people with serious medical conditions

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Minimum age: 15

No refunds in the event a customer cannot complete the tour

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Day 1

Monkey Forest, Hotay Library, Sui Lake

Accommodations

Homestay

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Monkey Forest Savannakhet

The sacred forest of Ban Dongmouang is home to more than 300 rhesus macaques. These monkeys are considered sacred by local villagers who protect them. The monkeys are accustomed to the presence of people and you can walk through the forest safely, seeing them in their natural habitat.

1 hour • Admission Included

NONGLAMCHAN LIBRARY This peaceful temple houses an impressive wooden repository built over a pond by Abbot Lak Khampa. The repository protects some 403 traditional Lao manuscripts carefully wrapped in colorful cloths and kept in ancient cabinets.

1 hour • Admission Included

SOUI LAKE Soui Lake, sometimes called ‘the sea of Champhone’, is the biggest reservoir of Champhone District and is used for irrigation This allows two rice harvests per year. You can taste local fish and the famous snails of Soui in one of the floating restaurants. With extra time, take a boat tour through the lotus fields as you eat.

2 hours • Admission Included

Day 2

Taleo Old Temple, Turtle Lake

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

TALEO OLD TEMPLE This singular Buddhist temple is famous for its French architecture, frescoes and construction material. The site was bombed during the secret war destroying all buildings except for the meeting hall, still standing even after being directly hit by a bomb, making it the first historical site in Savannakhet and one of the most sacred temples of Champhone district.

1 hour • Admission Included