Xe-Champhone Homestay Traditional Village Activities

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2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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!

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Breakfast
Accommodation

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup will be at your hotel lobby or Marvelaos Office.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Monkey Forest, Hotay Library, Sui Lake

    3 stops
  • 1

    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 ticket included
  • 2

    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 ticket included
  • 3

    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 ticket included
    • Day 2

    Taleo Old Temple, Turtle Lake

    1 stop
  • 4

    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 ticket included

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
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Private Sightseeing Tours
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Eco Tours
Nature Walks
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Cancellation Policy

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

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