Souchitra Riverside
In brief
Clean rooms in the center of Champasak, our purpose is to offer a place for people to slow down.
Champasak attracts mainly 2 types of people :
🌀 slow pace travelers staying 3 nights and more to recharge and appreciate the village and surrounding, we also see longer weekly and monthly stays for those on a spiritual path or just enjoying a simple life
⚡ fast pace travelers for one night to see Vat Phou, the village is discreet and many think it's just a place to sleep near ancient temples
We have 2 buildings :
🌿 riverside with fan for those enjoying being close to nature
❄️👨👨👦 bigger rooms on the yard side with A/C for those who prefer comfort or when our riverside rooms are fully booked
Both buildings have the same room standard
Riverside rooms
This room includes :
- King Size Bed with comfortable mattress
- Private Bathroom with hot shower
- Desk and WiFi
- Terrace with hammock and river view
- Mosquito net on windows
- 2 Hatari fans
- Free water refill at the fountain and kettle
- Cleaning twice a week and laundry service
- Towels, soap, shampoo (Pantene), toilet paper, glass and umbrella provided
- Spacious yard with private parking and CCTV
6️⃣ Our 6 Riverside rooms (5 large + 1 twin) are separated by a partition for privacy. No A/C to keep the riverside peaceful.
Rooms on the yard side
This is our second building, adjacent to the other one. These rooms include the same amenities than the fan room plus:
- modern air-condionning Gree.
- larger room and thicker walls.
- no terrace but an access to the riverside with tables, chairs and hammmocks. Very enjoyable the morning and for sunset with the sun reflecting on the Mekong (🧭 Souchitra is facing East where the sun rises).
5️⃣ 5 rooms on the yard side available (1 large + 2 twin + 2 family).
☀️ High heat in Laos from end of March to May.
Pricing
🛏️ Our 2 types of room are at the same price of 500,000₭ per night (23$ or 20€)
✨ Discounts :
- 3 nights and more : -50.000₭ per night.
- 10 nights and more : -100.000₭ per night.
- 30 nights and more : -30%, check our long-term stay section for details.
🧘 Extra discounts (can be cumulated) :
- Solo traveler : -50,000₭/night
- No air-con when choosing an A/C room on the yard side : -50,000₭/night
Example : 3 nights on the yard side without A/C for a solo traveler = 350,000₭ per night only.
Booking : Message us on our whatsapp with your dates and type of room.
Paiement :
- Paiement in cash at check-in, an ATM and a bank are available at 300m on the right.
- Paiement by card by using an app like Ezykip or Loca and scanning our Qr code.
Rate : 1$ ≈ 21,000₭
Check-in : from 2pm to 5pm or in-between 11am and 12pm depending on availability. Message us on Whatsapp for late check-in.
Check-out : 11am.
Where to eat ?
Breakfast is not included but available just in front of us at Boupha Garden Café (7:30am-9pm) or at Homemade 200m on our left.
Other restaurants are within walking distance (600m radius).
Average cost per meal in Champasak : 3-5$ for local food and 5-10$ for European food.
Few more pictures taken at Boupha Garden Café :
How to go to Champasak
From Pakse to Champasak :
- 3$/person for a local shared "Songthaew" (big tuk-tuk): Available at Dao Heuang Market in the center of Pakse. Departures every hour from 9am to 2pm. It takes about 50 minutes, depending on how many stops they make. Cheap and local.
- 10$/person for a Green Paradise Modern Mini-Van: Hotel pickup is available in Pakse from 8:30am. The trip includes a boat crossing (scenic view of Champasak) as the van goes on the other side of the Mekong to the 4,000 Islands. Around 2h trip. Good for those looking for a modern option to pick them up at their hotel. Cheaper than a taxi if you are alone.
- 20$/group for a private EV Taxi: Book through the Xanh SM app (similar to Uber) or call their phone number (021 988 888). It takes 45 minutes, flexible and comfortable.
- ≈50$/group for a private boat: Available to book with Yves from Miss Noy Motorbike or Alec from Easy Post in Pakse (French speakers). The trip takes about 2 hours. Departure anytime.
From the 4000 Islands to Champasak :
- Book a ticket directly at the Green Paradise office on Don Det or Don Khone. They should include the boat crossing to Champasak. A tuk-tuk is usually at the top of the pier, we are at 2km from the ferry.
Transportation in Champasak
The village is small and can be explored by foot, for the rest :
- Bicycle at 5$ (100.000kip). We offer good mountain bikes (see more details on this page) regularly maintained with thick saddle to ride to Vat Phou comfortably. 2pm is a good time to go, back at sunset.
- Scooter at 10$ (200.000kip) at Khamphouy Guesthouse 200m to the right of Souchitra.
- Tuk-tuk to Vat Phou return for 13$. (250.000kip). Count 100.000kip extra per other ancient temples : Hong Nang Sida and Vat Muang Khang.
The 3 ancient temples of Champasak :
- Vat Muang Kang (7km paved)
- Vat Phou (10km paved)
- Hong Nang Sida (12km paved/gravel)
Don Daeng Island
- Enjoyable 12km loop around half the island on a flat and easy path. (≈3h walking slowly)
- Best time to go is 1:30pm and come back at sunset.
- Beautiful sunset view from La Folie Lodge around 5pm. Nice for a drink, the boat driver can bring you back to Champasak from there at 5:30pm
We can help you call a local boat driver to get you to Don Daeng Island in front of Souchitra. 200.000kip (10$) return for 2 persons. 100.000kip (5$) per extra person.
No commission added, boat crossing takes ≈15min.
🚶➡️We suggest walking to slowly absorb the energy of Champasak. Fresh air, vast view, a very serene feeling. A purifying walk.
⏸️ Morning time in Champasak is enjoyable for a rest : relaxing in coffee shops, staying on the riverside to rest (a lot of shadow), or a cooking class at Homemade (9am to 12pm).
Other activities in Champasak
- handicraft at Chez Maman (150m left from Souchitra)
- cooking class at Homemade morning or afternoon, 20$ for 4 dishes (200m left)
- new coffee shop/library with old pictures and gravures of Champasak at Oudom (600m on our left on the riverside)
- pottery and weaving shops (600m right)
- massage shops (600m left in front of Oudom)
- day-trip in scooter to Tad Fane Waterfall and coffee/tea plantations in Paksong (60km/1h30 one-way on a good road)
- hiking/cycling loops ranging from 4, 10, 20, 30 and 40km to discover Champasak and its surrounding. We can show you a map for directions.
Leaving Champasak
From Champasak to Pakse :
- 3$/p : 2 songthaews (local bus) pass by the front gate in-between 6:30am and 7:15am. 50min to Dao Heuang Market in Pakse. No booking required, just wave.
- 10$/p : Mini-van Green Paradise with tuk-tuk and boat crossing. Departure at 12pm, tickets at Khamphouy.
- 25$/group : a large tuk-tuk for comfort is 500,000₭ up to Pakse Airport, anytime. We can help you book one.
From Champasak to the 4000 islands :
- Tickets at Khamphouy at 200m to the right of Souchitra. 15$ all included with 2 boats and modern mini-van from Green Paradise. Departure at 8:15am, 3h trip. There is another departure at 12pm but a bit more expensive and you need to check for availability.
Other destinations by mini-van (Savanakhet, Thakhek...) : Green paradise tickets are available at Khamphouy on our right.
Private transportation from Champasak:
- Private car with driver : 25$ to go to Pakse Airport. 50$ to Chong Mek border or 100$ per day to do the Boloven loop
- Private boat for sunset 50$
- Private boat Champasak - Pakse ≈50-80$
When going or coming from Thailand, details are at the bottom of this page.
Journey
We (2 friends) took over and renovated Souchitra from beginning of 2023, we've been living here ever since (see our story). Champasak village is a good fit for travelers looking to slow down, an hidden paradise with everything needed to live peacefully 🕊️

