Don Det
ດອນເດດ
The liveliest backpacker island in Si Phan Don, with hammocks and bamboo huts by the river, sunrise on the east shore and sunset on the west. A bike ride around the island takes only two hours.
Don Det is about 4 km long and is the backpacker hub of the 4000 Islands. Around the Hua Det pier at its north end you'll find guesthouses, bars, restaurants and travel agencies. The east side (Sunrise Side) is the place to watch the sunrise, while the west side (Sunset Side) has hammock bamboo huts facing the Mekong sunset. There are no cars on the island. Bicycle rental costs about 10,000–20,000 kip per day. Dirt roads loop around the island past rice paddies and stilt-house villages, and at the south end a French railway bridge connects to Don Khon. The boat from Nakasang pier takes about 15 minutes. On the island you can book kayaking, river dolphin watching and one-day waterfall tours. There are few ATMs, so bring enough cash.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Don Det–Don Khon Railway Bridge
- Wat Khon Tai
- Don Khon
- Li Phi Falls (Tat Somphamit)
- Khone Pasoi Falls
- Ban Nakasang
- Irrawaddy Dolphin Pool (Hang Khon)
- Old Steam Locomotive of Don Khon