Pakse Loop Routes

We have 3 routes for the Pakse Loop, ranging between 3 - 5 days. These all have an optional section to Vat Phou, Champasak. There is also a route taking you from Pakse to 4000 islands.

Pakse Loop Routes

We have 3 routes for the Pakse Loop, ranging between 3 - 5 days. These all have an optional section to Vat Phou, Champasak. There is also a route taking you from Pakse to 4000 islands.

Looking for Pakse Loop motorbike rental in Laos but don’t know where to start? Style offer motorbike rentals between our three shops in Luang Prabang, Vientiane and Pakse. We offer one way motorbike rentals with helmets to work alongside your travel plans, supplemented with personalised guidance and customised routes to include more of the bits you want to see and less of the bits you don’t, to create your ultimate motorbike adventure in Laos!

Pakse Short

3-4 day

225km + 92km optional

This is the shortest loop for Pakse and can be finished in just 3 days although Champasak is stunning and shouldn't be missed. This takes you through the most stunning waterfalls including Tad Lo and the 4 sisters although misses some of the nicer roads and quieter areas. Route Highlights

4 Sisters Waterfalls

4 picturesque and unique waterfalls with stunning views.

Vat Phou

Ancient Khmer temple complex predating Angkor Wat.

Tad Lo Waterfall

3 waterfalls close together with good views and swimming.

Paksong Viewpoint

A stunning viewpoint looking over mountains.

Coffee Tour

Explore the coffee culture in the Bolaven Pateau.

Wat Pa

A serene forest temple offering natural views.

Pakse Standard

4-6 day

324km + 92km optional

This is the standard loop for Pakse and can be finished in 4 to 6 days although Champasak is stunning and shouldn't be missed. You will still see the most famous waterfalls with Tad Lo and the 4 sisters, but with the extra time you to see more on the way, taking in some of the less known areas but sticking to the better roads. Route Highlights

4 Sisters Waterfalls

4 picturesque and unique waterfalls with stunning views.

Vat Phou

Ancient Khmer temple complex predating Angkor Wat.

Tad Lo Waterfall

3 waterfalls close together with good views and swimming.

Houay Kong Waterfalls

Nearby is a group of waterfalls with great views.

Coffee Tour

Explore the coffee culture in the Bolaven Pateau.

Paksong Viewpoint

A stunning viewpoint looking over mountains.

Pakse Loop Very Hard

5-6 day

490km + 92km optional

The largest and hardest of the routes through Pakse. This loop has plenty of dirt roads, bad bridges and hard riding. This is not recommended unless you are experienced and in a group as if you get a problem here it will be hard to get help. The reward for taking the hard route is that you can see Sepa waterfall and some rural dirt roads. Route Highlights

4 Sisters Waterfalls

4 picturesque and unique waterfalls with stunning views.

Vat Phou

Ancient Khmer temple complex predating Angkor Wat.

Tad Lo Waterfall

3 waterfalls close together with good views and swimming.

Houay Kong Waterfalls

Nearby is a group of waterfalls with great views.

Sepa Waterfall

A scenic 23m waterfall with dirt road access.

Paksong Viewpoint

A stunning viewpoint looking over mountains.

Pakse - 4000 Islands

3 days+

320km

Getting from Pakse to 4000 islands is quite easy. This route can take you directly to 4000 islands along the 13. The road on the West side of the river is not good after Champasak. Having a stop in Champasak to see Vat Phou on the way is highly recommended. Route Highlights

Vat Phou

Ancient Khmer temple complex predating Angkor Wat.