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Pakse & Bolaven Plateau

The gateway to southern Laos, launching loops through coffee-growing highlands, thundering waterfalls and Khmer ruins.

Notable spots

  • Tad Fane Waterfall

    Nature

    Twin falls plunging 120 metres into a jungle gorge.

  • Wat Phou

    History

    UNESCO-listed Khmer temple complex predating Angkor Wat.

  • Bolaven Coffee Farms

    Food

  • Si Phan Don (Four Thousand Islands)

    Nature

Pakse & Bolaven Plateau weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Pakse & Bolaven Plateau in Oct: T-shirts, shorts and breathable fabrics; sunscreen and water; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.