2025 Don Det Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

When visiting southern Laos, you must not miss Don Det Island located on the Mekong River. Laos is the only landlocked country in the Indochina Peninsula. The islands are formed by sandbars on the Mekong River. Due to the terrain differences, there are many spectacular waterfalls. It is highly recommended to visit Si Phan Don in southern Laos. This restaurant is located on the western coast of Don Det Island. Therefore, the best dining time is around 4 or 5 PM. Enjoy the Mekong River sunset by the riverside. Have a cold Lao beer and a delicious fried pork curry rice. It's truly enjoyable! 📍Address: Dondet sunset side, 16100, Laos 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Comfortable, quiet 🕰️Business hours: 8:00-22:30 💰Average cost per person: 50-80 thousand Kip

Laos, the only landlocked country in Indochina that is not close to the sea, actually has 4,000 beautiful islands! I was very curious when I heard the term (4000 islands) at that time. The 4000 Islands are composed of about 4000 small islands (sandbanks). Located in the southernmost part of Laos, across the river is Cambodia✌🏾 And this river, yes~ is the Mekong River~ hahahaha The digital nomadic journey for the past few months has been around the Mekong River Basin This is really a paradise on earth. The 4000 Islands have a magical power. All creatures and spirits coexist in a friendly manner. Everyone who goes to the island feels as pure, joyful and simple as if they have been washed. Everyone I met here can feel their joy and lightness from the heart. I highly recommend renting a bicycle and enjoying nature slowly in the countryside. I hummed unconsciously all the way, and my heart was very light and happy. Every creature I saw, such as cattle, sheep, chickens, and piglets, seems to be a neighbor. You live together on the island, and you greet each other naturally when you pass by. It is a comfortable pace and atmosphere. : : : : : : : : : : : : : : :

#getgoing2025 #dondet Spending a week in Don Det, part of Laos' picturesque 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don), feels like stepping into another world. This small island in the Mekong River is a haven for those looking to slow down, connect with nature, and embrace island life at its purest. Start your mornings with riverside breakfasts, with fresh fruit shakes or classic Lao dishes like laap. Days here move at a leisurely pace, offering plenty of opportunities to bike around the island. The scenic paths take you past rice paddies, local villages, and the famous French railway bridge connecting Don Det to neighboring Don Khon. No visit to Don Det is complete without kayaking or tubing along the Mekong. Float peacefully or paddle your way through calm waters, spotting fishermen, locals bathing, and even the rare Irrawaddy dolphins if you're lucky. In the afternoons, hike or bike to the thunderous Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia by volume. Evenings in Don Det are a simple pleasure. Dine at cozy riverside restaurants serving Lao curries or pad Lao, then enjoy a beer while watching the sunset paint the Mekong in hues of gold and pink. Life here is wonderfully slow, with the island's charm resting in its simplicity. After a week in Don Det, you'll leave not only relaxed but also with a renewed appreciation for life's little joys. It's not just a destination-it's an experience of pure, unhurried bliss.

I did nothing and just relaxed in a village on an island in the Mekong River, watching the sunset!

How to get there - You have to take a small boat to get there Tourist attractions - Huai Khum Patab Hotel -Junglebar Restaurant and food - #Junglebar

Once I went fishing with my brother Rak. Mu Phahang wanted to go fishing so he took me to my brother Rak in Ban Don Som. We did some fishing. When I arrived, I saw that they were selling fish. There weren't enough fish in the tank. So we sat and raised our glasses in the hut. We waited for the fish to come in for about 30 minutes. When we had enough, we told them to bring the stove to the boat and sit in the fishing area. Then we raised our glasses. When we got there, we heard that you had come to fish with us. We asked for crabs to eat. After that, we raised our glasses. We didn't even break our glasses. The picture in front of me was that the fish were still swimming in the water. But that day, the fish were expensive to cook. #Today is the end of the day, tomorrow is the day we will do it again.