Laos: Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands) Mekong Retreat (5 Days)
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Duration 5 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Eco + River Life Immersion
Tucked into southern Laos along the Mekong River, Si Phan Don — meaning “4,000 Islands” — is a peaceful archipelago where life moves slowly. Bamboo houses sway over the water, rare Irrawaddy dolphins glide through river currents, and ancient Buddhist monasteries hide between palm groves. This laid-back paradise offers raw beauty, cultural simplicity, and an authentic escape from the modern world.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Pakse Airport and transfer to Don Khong Island via scenic drive Check into a local riverside guesthouse and enjoy a sunset walk along the Mekong Dinner with Lao-style grilled fish and sticky rice
Take a longtail boat to Don Det and Don Khon islands Cycle through village trails and visit the French colonial railway bridge Explore the roaring Li Phi Waterfalls and watch for freshwater dolphins Stay overnight on Don Khon Island in a traditional stilt bungalow
Participate in a fishing demo and help prepare lunch with a village family Visit a local Buddhist monastery and join in a short blessing ceremony Evening cultural talk and cooking class with a Lao host family Overnight on Don Khon
Enjoy a half-day kayaking adventure through narrow Mekong channels Swim in calm waters, visit hidden sandbanks, and explore tiny islets Afternoon at leisure with hammocks, bike rides, or local market shopping Return to Don Khong for overnight
Transfer back to Pakse Airport Optional stop at UNESCO-listed Wat Phou temple ruins en route
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