From Pakse: Wat Phu Ruins and Museum Guided Tour with Lunch

Travel south from Pakse to one of the most important ancient sites in Southeast Asia on this guided day out to Wat Phu. Hotel transfers within Pakse are included, so you can relax on the journey while your English-speaking guide introduces the history and culture of southern Laos. Wat Phu is a Khmer temple complex set on the slopes of a sacred mountain, with stone stairways, crumbling sanctuaries and carved lintels that predate the great temples of Angkor. Your guide brings the ruins to life, explaining their purpose, their builders and the role the site still plays in local belief. Nearby, a museum displays statues and artefacts found in the area, helping you understand the long story of the region. Lunch featuring Lao dishes is served at a local restaurant near the temple, before the comfortable drive back to your hotel in Pakse. Highlights: - Explore the ancient Khmer ruins of Wat Phu with a guide - Learn about the history and culture of southern Laos - Visit the museum near the temple and its local artefacts - Enjoy a Lao lunch at a local restaurant - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pakse