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4000 Islands (Si Phan Don) (photo by Alexsey Gnilenkov)
The Four Thousand Islands (Si Phan Don) are a group of islands in a lazy and winding section of the Mekong in Southern Laos.
The islands are laid back, with small huts and guest houses along the banks of the Mekong.
The principal islands of Si Phan Don are Don Khong (the largest), and Don Det and Don Khon.
Outdoor activities include river beaches and waterfalls, and biking is a popular way to get around.
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Overall Atmosphere: Natural

A Natural Atmosphere includes a diverse range of destinations with outdoor-oriented features, including both water-based (beaches, rivers, lakes, etc) and land-based (mountains, forests, deserts, etc). It also includes specific outdoor activities, ranging from water adventuring (eg, kayaking, sailing) to land adventuring (eg, hiking, biking).
Natural Interests tend to be:
(a) outdoors-oriented, and therefore more dependent on weather conditions
(b) less easily accessible and more physically demanding than other destination categories.
In some cases (eg, rafting and climbing), this includes a significantly increased degree of adventure (or danger, depending on one's viewpoint).
Natural Interests tend to be:
(a) outdoors-oriented, and therefore more dependent on weather conditions
(b) less easily accessible and more physically demanding than other destination categories.
In some cases (eg, rafting and climbing), this includes a significantly increased degree of adventure (or danger, depending on one's viewpoint).
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![]() Mekong InnMekong Inn is a 2-minute drive from Mekong River. It offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi in public areas. The property features a seasonal outdoor pool and a restaurant. The property is a 1.5-hr drive to Pakse city centre. Average score from 56 guest reviews: 7.9/10.$35GUEST REVIEWSThe room was large with a good view of the Mekong. Easy to arrange boat tours. The AC and pool are blessings. Host and staff are friendly. Breakfast pancakes were good. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The owners were really nice and we're happy to have a chat with you about anything. The restaurant served good food Mr Bo and his wife made us very welcome and spoke fluent english... unusual in the locality. A comfortable basic room, managed to sleep well. Food was excellent and great value. The pool was a bonus. Easy to find from the ferry. The room was lovely and had a large shared balcony overlooking the Mekong river this is a great place to slow your pace and enjoy island life the pool is a lovely surprise The pool was great Good location Comfortable bed and good air-con Good location, away from tourist centres. Quiet, but within short walk to a few good restaurants and bars, ATMs, and Tourist Information Office. Beautiful view of Mekong and with its own boat landing. Comfortable bed and satisfactory facilities in room. Good, clean pool. good selection of breakfast items to choose from ... location is by riverfront ... tidy room ... Bord du Mékong... Belle Piscine... Personnel Chaleureux.. Bonnes excursions proposées au départ de l'Htl nous sommes arrives au Mekong inn alors que le patron venait de mourir deux jours auparavant! Malgre ces circonstances particulieres (restaurant ferme ,cercueil aupres de la piscine, famille venue du monde entier et beaucoup de bruit) nous avons ete tres bien accueillis par les beaux enfants et l epouse du defunt et avons meme participe aux funerailles et a la cremation ! Das Zimmer war geräumig, sauber und mit einem schönem Blick auf den Mekong. Der Pool war zwar nicht groß, aber für ein erfrischendes Bad mehr als ausreichend und wunderbar um zum relaxen. Das Frühstück war lecker und reichhaltig. | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Bundavong HotelBundavong Hotel is located in Muang Không and a 10-minute walk from Don Khong Market. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a window. Average score from 4 guest reviews: 8.8/10.$23 | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Kongmany HotelKongmany Hotel is a 40-minute drive from Khone Phapheng Waterfall. Free public parking is possible on site. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Certain rooms feature a seating area where guests can relax. Average score from 14 guest reviews: 8.8/10.$45 | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Mali GuesthouseMali Guesthouse offers accommodation in Muang Không. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a shower. You will find luggage storage space at the property. Average score from 44 guest reviews: 9.1/10.$25GUEST REVIEWSMali is a wonderful host that makes you feel at home. The breakfasts were delicious and she goes above and beyond to ensure you have a good stay. The guesthouse overlooks the Mekong, so is a great place to just relax and watch the world go by. The room is great comfortable, clean, spacious with great views over The Mekong. The breakfast is great, try the pure Laos honey.The absolute plus of this guest house are the owners, who make you feel so welcome, assist and suggest points during your stay and are wonderful company. We'd travelled the length of Laos and loved it, but this was our favourite place. very friendly and helpful host, perfect located at the shore of mekong river, clean and nice rooms. Absolutely superb accomodation; location, hospitality, views and facilities hard to improve on. Value for money beyond question. Lovely guesthouse - more like a homestay if you show respect & kindness to the Matriarch owner Mali... awesome value for money (paid 25 usd a night for double aircon and 50,000 kips for dinner / 30,000 for breakfast in Feb) Clean up to European standards (new towels every day, bleached bathroom before arrival and room cleaner every day) Central location Very quiet Good organised tours / bus booking Perfect food + free tea, coffee and water.. Dear, dear Mali. She is the best of the best when it comes to being a good host. We had a fabulous time staying with her and her lovely husband. Like staying with old friends. The host at this guesthouse is amazing. She makes u feel like one of the family. Everything. Mali is such a great hostess. She will make sure your stay is perfect. Wonderful breakfast for just a few dollars extra. The House was really nice and the Owner, Mali, she was such a good person! She likes talk with the guests and help with anything you need! And the breakfast is good! specially the papaya, is the best I've ever had! :) Very familiar guesthouse ! Mali and her husband made me feel like at home. Homemade great breakfast. Beautiful location right at the Mekong. Stay upstairs for the magnificant view ! | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
![]() Kongmany Colonial HouseFeaturing free WiFi and a seasonal outdoor pool, Kongmany Colonial House offers accommodation in Muang Không. The guest house has a barbecue and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. Average score from 31 guest reviews: 8.8/10.$35GUEST REVIEWSLocation is very convenient, rooms are great value for money and there is a nice river view. Situation exceptionnelle au bord du Mekong, personnel attentif et chaleureux, patronne franco-laotienne aux petits soins pour ses hotes Casa in stile coloniale, curata e piacevole in contesto di assoluta pace e tranquillità. le charme d'antan de la belle maison coloniale et sa situation face au Mékong et ses îlots, la très belle piscine, la gentillesse de la patronne. Mr. Deung, der Manager ist sehr sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und kreativ, falls etwas nicht gleich klappt. | BOOK THIS HOTEL NOW |
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Hotel Name | Rooms From | Guest Rating |
Mali GuesthouseMali Guesthouse![]() $25 GUEST REVIEWSMali is a wonderful host that makes you feel at home. The breakfasts were delicious and she goes above and beyond to ensure you have a good stay. The guesthouse overlooks the Mekong, so is a great place to just relax and watch the world go by. The room is great comfortable, clean, spacious with great views over The Mekong. The breakfast is great, try the pure Laos honey.The absolute plus of this guest house are the owners, who make you feel so welcome, assist and suggest points during your stay and are wonderful company. We'd travelled the length of Laos and loved it, but this was our favourite place. very friendly and helpful host, perfect located at the shore of mekong river, clean and nice rooms. Absolutely superb accomodation; location, hospitality, views and facilities hard to improve on. Value for money beyond question. Lovely guesthouse - more like a homestay if you show respect & kindness to the Matriarch owner Mali... awesome value for money (paid 25 usd a night for double aircon and 50,000 kips for dinner / 30,000 for breakfast in Feb) Clean up to European standards (new towels every day, bleached bathroom before arrival and room cleaner every day) Central location Very quiet Good organised tours / bus booking Perfect food + free tea, coffee and water.. Dear, dear Mali. She is the best of the best when it comes to being a good host. We had a fabulous time staying with her and her lovely husband. Like staying with old friends. The host at this guesthouse is amazing. She makes u feel like one of the family. Everything. Mali is such a great hostess. She will make sure your stay is perfect. Wonderful breakfast for just a few dollars extra. The House was really nice and the Owner, Mali, she was such a good person! She likes talk with the guests and help with anything you need! And the breakfast is good! specially the papaya, is the best I've ever had! :) Very familiar guesthouse ! Mali and her husband made me feel like at home. Homemade great breakfast. Beautiful location right at the Mekong. Stay upstairs for the magnificant view ! | $25 | 9.1 |
Bundavong HotelBundavong Hotel![]() $23 | $23 | 8.8 |
Kongmany Colonial HouseKongmany Colonial House![]() $35 GUEST REVIEWSLocation is very convenient, rooms are great value for money and there is a nice river view. Situation exceptionnelle au bord du Mekong, personnel attentif et chaleureux, patronne franco-laotienne aux petits soins pour ses hotes Casa in stile coloniale, curata e piacevole in contesto di assoluta pace e tranquillità. le charme d'antan de la belle maison coloniale et sa situation face au Mékong et ses îlots, la très belle piscine, la gentillesse de la patronne. Mr. Deung, der Manager ist sehr sehr freundlich, hilfsbereit und kreativ, falls etwas nicht gleich klappt. | $35 | 8.8 |
Kongmany HotelKongmany Hotel![]() $45 | $45 | 8.8 |
Senesothxuen HotelSenesothxuen Hotel![]() $50 GUEST REVIEWSEverything about this place was brilliant our room was large and comfortable, we enjoyed the views from the balcony and the use of the swimming pool. This was such a peaceful location.All the staff were excellent from the owner , manager down to the staff who served breakfast to the cleaners.The owner went out of her way to show us all aspects of Laos culture , we especially loved the boat trip she arranged and accompanied us on and the farewell cake she baked us , felt very touched by this jesture. Manager excellent. He is now also a friend. All staff very friendly. Food fresh and great. The name might be tonguebreaking for a westerner, but this was by far our best hotel in all Laos. The manager was friendly, efficient and fluent in english; the last two are rare qualities. We had a spacy room with private balcony and view on the garden and river. The breakfast was great. And everything worked. Large, airy twin room. Generous bathroom. Lovely terrace on the river. Very quiet hotel (very few guests). The room was very spacious and the bed comfortable. Bon accueil. Grande chambre calme et vue sur le Mékong. Gentillesse et bonne humeur du patron. Ruhige Lage am Mekong, gutes Frühstück. Wir genossen es, den schönen Pool des Schwesterhotels nebenan mitnutzen zu können. L hotel est tres bien situe et l extreme gentillesse et efficacite de mr Phet remarquable son aide et sa compagnie furent precieuse tout au long de mon sejour,trois jours, pour visiter l ensemble des 4000 iles et don khong un tres bon souvenir Pascal France camera ampia con una bella veduta sul mekong e molto silenziosa. | $50 | 8.6 |
Pon Arena HotelPon Arena Hotel![]() $55 GUEST REVIEWSI had a river front room so enjoyed the view of the Mekong River. Good location, helpful staff. I worked in Khong nearly 50 years ago and my last visit was 20 years ago so besides visiting old friends I appreciated the opportunity to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the Mekong and the ever present smell of frangipani one last time.
Thoughtful touches like giving me a little jug of real milk to have with tea made in the room.
I was able to arrange car transportation to Pakse on departure through the hotel. We are so grateful to Pon and the rest of his family and staff for organising our wedding! The hotel is beautiful and they did such an amazing job in less than 24 hours! Thank you so much, we will never forget this experience! wonderful views and sunrises. very comfortable beds and great swimming pool.Kham Sing was an excellent assistant manager and was very helpful in every way. Did not want to leave. Fantastic view over the Mekong - especially from the infinity pool! Rooms stylish and comfortable. Bathroom had bath as well as shower. Great location and views,value for money,and friendliness,overall excellent Hotel. Amazing view from the room and pool area. Modern room with comfortable bed. Spacious bathroom. The service and possibility to upgrade from the standard room. The service was great, the room was great. The hotel was clean and comfortable. The staff tried to help. Lage am Mekong, Pool, sehr leckeres Frühstück und sehr gute Gerichte sehr hilfreiches Personal. Das es oft sehr rudimentar englisch spricht, ist landesüblich. Gute Hilfe bei Ausflügen und Weiterreise. Traumhafte Lage | $55 | 8.5 |
Mekong InnMekong Inn![]() $35 GUEST REVIEWSThe room was large with a good view of the Mekong. Easy to arrange boat tours. The AC and pool are blessings. Host and staff are friendly. Breakfast pancakes were good. The rooms were very comfortable and clean. The owners were really nice and we're happy to have a chat with you about anything. The restaurant served good food Mr Bo and his wife made us very welcome and spoke fluent english... unusual in the locality. A comfortable basic room, managed to sleep well. Food was excellent and great value. The pool was a bonus. Easy to find from the ferry. The room was lovely and had a large shared balcony overlooking the Mekong river this is a great place to slow your pace and enjoy island life the pool is a lovely surprise The pool was great Good location Comfortable bed and good air-con Good location, away from tourist centres. Quiet, but within short walk to a few good restaurants and bars, ATMs, and Tourist Information Office. Beautiful view of Mekong and with its own boat landing. Comfortable bed and satisfactory facilities in room. Good, clean pool. good selection of breakfast items to choose from ... location is by riverfront ... tidy room ... Bord du Mékong... Belle Piscine... Personnel Chaleureux.. Bonnes excursions proposées au départ de l'Htl nous sommes arrives au Mekong inn alors que le patron venait de mourir deux jours auparavant! Malgre ces circonstances particulieres (restaurant ferme ,cercueil aupres de la piscine, famille venue du monde entier et beaucoup de bruit) nous avons ete tres bien accueillis par les beaux enfants et l epouse du defunt et avons meme participe aux funerailles et a la cremation ! Das Zimmer war geräumig, sauber und mit einem schönem Blick auf den Mekong. Der Pool war zwar nicht groß, aber für ein erfrischendes Bad mehr als ausreichend und wunderbar um zum relaxen. Das Frühstück war lecker und reichhaltig. | $35 | 7.9 |
Villa Muong KhongVilla Muong Khong![]() $54 | $54 | 7.8 |
Souksabay GuesthouseSouksabay Guesthouse![]() $20 | $20 | 7.0 |
Donekhong GuesthouseDonekhong Guesthouse![]() $23 | $23 | 6.6 |
Khongview GuesthouseKhongview Guesthouse![]() $23 | $23 | 6.3 |
Sabaidee Donkhong HomestaySabaidee Donkhong Homestay![]() $10 | $10 | - |
Kongmany HotelKongmany Hotel![]() $45 | $45 | - |
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Water is everywhere. The main islands making up the area are surrounded by the Mekong River, as well as numerous waterfalls. ![]()
As suggested in the destination name, waterfalls are everywhere. Most are gradual – essentially speeded up flows of the river. But others involve steep drops including the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia, about a 45 minute bike ride from the main guesthouses. |
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Avg Max (° F) | 82 | 88 | 92 | 94 | 92 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 82 |
Daily Chance of Precipitation | 4% | 2% | 8% | 15% | 32% | 41% | 59% | 49% | 38% | 15% | 2% | 1% |