Pakse is the transport hub of the region, with an airport, bus service and limited boat access off the Mekong. For Champasak and the South, there are more expensive minivans 110,000 kip return to Si Pan Don from a couple of travel companies 'Pakse Travel' and 'Explore Asia' in Pakse town centre nearly always packed with bleach blond 20 somethings, don't expect any leg room.From Pakse southern bus station, took songthaew starting 9am until 11 am; could be very crowded, 20,000 Kip to Champasak ~2h or Than bhan khop 2h15, near crossing to Wat Phu. In the latter case, you have about 30min walk to Wat Phu entrance.
Motorbike - rent a motorbike in Pakse and ride it here. Get help riding your motorbike on and off the ferry if you are not comfortable, as it can be tricky. Also, you can ride up the road to Wat Phu and stop and taste the various foods the street vendors sell little to no English spoken.
