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Travel news, road and weather advisories, festival traffic and promotions — updated by our local team.

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Advisory

Around 26–27 Oct the roads along the Sedone river near Wat Luang close at times and tuk-tuk prices jump — always agree the fare before you get in.

Oct 17, 2026Pakse City

Advisory

Route 16 and the dirt tracks to the waterfalls are still slippery and potholed — ride slowly and get back before dark.

Oct 16, 2026Bolaven Plateau (Paksong)

Advisory

Strong currents and whirlpools around Si Phan Don — stay behind the railings, always wear a life jacket on boats and skip kayaking near the rapids.

Oct 15, 2026Southern Champasak (Wat Phou – Si Phan Don)

Advisory

During the 3-day festival, rooms in Champasak sell out, fares from Pakse rise sharply and the Ban Muang car ferry has long queues.

Oct 12, 2026Southern Champasak (Wat Phou – Si Phan Don)