Don Kohn, 4000 Islands
-
Don Khon to Luang Prabang
Today I travelled from the very southern tip of Laos to the northern city of Luang Prabang. It was a long journey covering over 1200 km and taking 27 hours travelling by boat, two rickshaws, three minivans and a sleeper bus. The ticket only cost 360,000 Kip (£37) which was very good value. The journey started from Don Khon where I was picked up at 3.30 pm by a longboat to be taken to Nakasong. It was a perfect sunny afternoon for the boat ride. At Nakasong I transferred to a minivan for a 2 hour trip to Pakse. It was a smooth journey with a very careful driver. I…
-
Kayaking at 4000 Islands in Laos
Today I went on an organised kayak trip on the Mekong River at 4000 islands. I had learnt a lesson from my previous kayak adventure and left my camera at home and kept my phone in a water proof bag. I strapped up my broken toe and wore sports sandals to protect my feet. I was picked up by long boat at 8 am from the guest house I was staying at on Don Khon. The boat took me neighbouring Don Dhet island for breakfast at Mr Mo’s restaurant over looking the river where I met our guide and the other 4 people taking the trip. The trip started by…
-
Don Khon Day 2
Today was a day of chilling out on Don Khon island. I hired a bicycle and toured the small island and neighbouring Don Dhet. In the morning I found a quiet place by the river to hang my hammock and relax. I cycled to the Don Dhet for lunch and to find out information about how to Luang Prabang in two days time. I had lunch in a lovely Indian restaurant overlooking the river. In the afternoon I cycled backed to Don Khon island to visit the Li Phi waterfalls which were only a short cycle ride from where I was staying. The waterfalls are impressive and provides a view…
-
Pakse to Don Khon
After the adventures in the Bolaven jungle I headed south to the 4000 islands on the Mekong river bordering Cambodia. The islands are known for their chilled out atmosphere and I headed for Don Khon. It was a 2 hour bus ride from Pakse to Nakasong followed by a trip on a longboat to the island. The tourist season has begun and the bus and were full. Don Khon only has one street lined with guesthouses and a few restaurants. I checked into a simple bungalow at the Somphamit Guesthouse and chilled out in a hammock for a while and then went out to explore. The island still has crumbling…
