Package Info
Tour Highlights
- PAKSE
- BAN HAT SAYKHOON
- DON KHONE
- LIPHI WATERFALL
- DOLPHIN AREA
- KHONE PHAPBENG
Tour Inclusions
Detailed inclusions are shown in the itinerary and will be confirmed in your personalised quotation.
Tour Exclusions
Exclusions and optional costs will be confirmed clearly in your personalised quotation.
Flights
Flights are included only when they are specifically stated in the tour itinerary or quotation. Our travel consultants can help arrange the most suitable connections on request.
Tour Route Map
Overview
Our two or three day 'Four Thousand Islands' program takes in the best of this fabulous area. Furthermore, we will enjoy beautiful waterfalls, villages stretching out into the islands, and a boat ride to see the rare Irrawaddy dolphins. Travelers heading to Cambodia can end their Laos tour at the border town of Veunkham.
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Laos rafting tour from Pakse to Ban Hat Saykhoon – Don Khone
We depart from Pakse toward the Four Thousand Islands or Si Pan Done, as they are called in Lao. We start kayaking at Hat Saykhoon village and paddle with the flowing waters of the Mekong. We pass peaceful island villages with coconut trees and stop on an island shore for a picnic lunch. We then continue to Don Khone island, spending the night in a guesthouse from where we can watch the marvelous sunset.
Approximately: 2½ hours transfer / 4½ hours kayaking or rafting
Day 2: Laos rafting tour: Don Khone – Liphi Waterfall – Ban Hang Khone – Dolphin Area – Ban Hang Khone (for 2 day tour only: after Dolphin Area stop at Khone Phapheng on the way to Pakse or Veunkham, respectively)
After breakfast, we take a short morning walk to see colonial buildings on the island and continue to the Liphi Waterfall to view this gorgeous natural phenomenon. We can hear the spine-chilling thunder from a fall that already vexed the early French explorers. We enjoy lunch at Liphi Waterfall before paddling downstream to Ban Hang Khone through more tranquil waters and through some of the many channels in the Mekong here. Once we get to Ban Hang Khone, we take a boat for a ride to a special area in order to spot the rare Irrawaddy dolphins (in the dry season we may be able to paddle directly to this place), the only site left in Laos for this highly endangered species.
For those you join the 2-day tour: Instead of returning to Ban Hang Khone after visiting the Dolphin area, we take our car and drive to the majestic Khone Phapheng waterfall before returning to Pakse. If you want to proceed to Cambodia, the car can bring you to the border point in Veungkham. End of the 2-day tour.
For those who join the 3-day trip: We return to Ban Hang Khone for overnight stay in a villager’s house. Approximately: 3 hours walking / 2½ hours kayaking or rafting / 1-hour boat
Day 3: Laos rafting tour: Ban Hang Khone – Don Khone – Don Ae – Khone Phapheng – Veunkham border or PakseKhon Phapheng Waterfall
In the morning we take a bicycle for a tour around Don Khon island. After lunch, we enjoy a short boat ride to Don Ae and then paddle from here on the Mekong for about 1½ hours. We kayak into a huge class 1-2 rapid where we are washed downstream into a long section of large whirlpools. These whirlpools have kept people out of the area for centuries so the surrounding forests shelter a surprising variety of wildlife. We continue by Tuk-Tuk to Khone Phapheng Water Fall. At the viewpoint, we overlook the Khone Phapheng falls from above. To see the sheer power of water at such close range is staggering. From here, we’ll drive back to Pakse.
Approximately: 3 hours transfer/ 2 hours kayaking / ½ hour boat.
End of Service!
Note: Trip ends at Khone Phapheng, we’ll return to Pakse (approximately 3 hours). You can continue onward to Cambodia. Transfer to the border is included! Contact us for the road tour to Siem Reap.
What to bring: Hat, sunscreen, camera, clothes/shoes to get wet, warm change of clothes for the evening, mosquito repellent, sleeping bag (optional), sarong for bathing.
Included: Water, English speaking certified rafting guides, river equipment, meals, accommodation and transport.
Important Info
Pricing Table
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Hotel & Note
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FAQs
How do I create a custom itinerary?
Tell DNQ Travel your preferred destinations, travel dates, group size, interests and budget. Our Hanoi-based consultants will tailor the route, hotels, transport and experiences into a personalised itinerary for you.
How do I book the trip?
Send an enquiry from the tour page or contact our team directly. We will check availability, refine the itinerary with you and send a clear quotation before you confirm the booking.
How do I pay for the trip?
After you confirm the proposal, your consultant will provide the deposit amount, balance due date and accepted payment methods. Payment details are shared securely during the booking process.
Is there any hidden cost? What about tipping?
There are no hidden costs in your confirmed quotation. Inclusions, exclusions and optional services are listed clearly. Tipping is usually discretionary unless your final proposal states otherwise.
How can I get Vietnam visa on arrival?
Vietnam visa rules depend on your passport, travel dates and entry point. DNQ Travel can share practical guidance, but you should always verify the latest requirements with official immigration sources before departure.
How safe is Vietnam?
Vietnam is generally a safe and welcoming destination for travellers. As in any country, keep valuables secure, follow local guidance and use trusted transport and services arranged through your itinerary.
What about medical insurance?
We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, emergency assistance, cancellation, lost luggage and any activities included in your trip.
