Discover the Tranquil Beauty of Si Phan Don

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving to Si Phan Don, head towards the town of Pakse, located approximately 150 km away. From Pakse, take Route 13 south towards the border with Cambodia. After about 80 km, turn right onto Route 12 (towards Nakasang). Continue on this road until you reach the small ferry terminal at Nakasang, which is the gateway to the Four Thousand Islands. The ferry costs about 20,000 LAK (approximately $2) per person and will take you directly to Don Det or Don Khon, the two main islands.

• Bus

  To reach Si Phan Don via public transportation, take a bus from Vientiane or Pakse to Nakasang. Buses from Vientiane to Pakse cost around 100,000 LAK (approximately $10) and take about 10 hours. From Pakse, take a local bus to Nakasang, which costs about 20,000 LAK (approximately $2) and takes about 1-1.5 hours. Upon arriving in Nakasang, you will need to take a ferry to the islands, which costs around 20,000 LAK (approximately $2) per person.

• Tuk-Tuk

  Once you arrive at Nakasang, you can hire a tuk-tuk to take you to the ferry terminal if needed. This should cost around 10,000 to 20,000 LAK (approximately $1 to $2) depending on your negotiation skills. The tuk-tuk will drop you off at the ferry point, where you can board the boat to either Don Det or Don Khon.

• Ferry

  The ferry ride from Nakasang to the islands takes about 30 minutes. Make sure to have some cash ready for the ferry fee, which is usually around 20,000 LAK (approximately $2) per person. Depending on the island you wish to visit, you will be dropped off at either Don Det or Don Khon, both of which have accommodations and tourist facilities.