Khong District

Home to the Four Thousand Islands in the Mekong, known for waterfalls, river dolphins and lazy island life.

Khong District lies in the far south of Champasak Province, bordering Cambodia. Here the Mekong splits into a dense maze of islands and sandbars known as the Four Thousand Islands (Si Phan Don). Don Khong is relatively peaceful, while Don Det and Don Khon are backpacker hangouts where you can cycle around the islands, see Li Phi Falls, or take a boat to look for Irrawaddy dolphins; Khone Phapheng Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Southeast Asia, is also in the district. November to April is the dry season. The islands are generally reached by road from Pakse followed by a ferry, and there is also an overland border crossing into Cambodia.

Destinations

• Si Phan Don (4000 Islands)

Itineraries

• Southern Laos: Bolaven Plateau, Wat Phou & 4,000 Islands – Starting from Pakse, this itinerary connects the Bolaven waterfalls, Wat Phou, and the 4,000 Islands, before returning…
• Southern Laos along the Mekong to Angkor – Travel overland from Pakse through the 4,000 Islands into Cambodia, passing Kratie and Kampong Thom to Siem Reap.
• Laos North-to-South Mekong Traverse – Travel all the way south from Luang Prabang, passing through Vang Vieng, the Thakhek Loop, and Pakse, before ending in…