Hostel · 4,000 Islands
BABA Guesthouse (Don Det)
9.2
487 reviewsClean rooms, big balconies, river views, 50m from kayaking and bike rental.
- Wi-Fi
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4,000 Islands
Southeast Asia · Laos
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- A day
- ~US$18
- Best
- Nov–Mar
OverviewPage 2
Off the beaten track
Why 4,000 Islands
- One of the cheapest destinations in all of Southeast Asia
- The ultimate "hammock and chill" spot on the backpacker trail
- Stunning Mekong sunsets from riverside bungalows
In southern Laos, the Mekong River widens dramatically and splits into thousands of islands and channels. Three main islands welcome travelers: Don Det (the backpacker hub), Don Khon (quieter, connected to Don Det by a bridge), and Don Khong (the largest, least touristy). This is where backpackers come to do absolutely nothing — hammock time, river sunsets, and slow island life at rock-bottom prices.
Where to stay in 4,000 Islands
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- BGBABA Guesthouse (Don Det)
9.2 · Clean rooms, big balconies, river views, 50m from kayaking and bike rental
- EGEasy Go Backpackers (Don Det)
9.2 · The original Don Det hostel; social vibe, free bicycles, amazing sunset views
- TBThe Boathouse (Don Det)
8.9 · Sunrise side, peaceful wooden bungalows, friendly host
- NVNamknong View Guesthouse (Don Det)
7.6 · Air-con rooms, best sunset views on the island
Hostel · 4,000 Islands
Easy Go Backpackers (Don Det)
9.2
152 reviewsThe original Don Det hostel; social vibe, free bicycles, amazing sunset views.
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · 4,000 Islands
The Boathouse (Don Det)
8.9
57 reviewsSunrise side, peaceful wooden bungalows, friendly host.
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · 4,000 Islands
Namknong View Guesthouse (Don Det)
7.6
253 reviewsAir-con rooms, best sunset views on the island.
- Wi-Fi
- Air con
Things to do in 4,000 Islands
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- VL
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Water · 4,000 Islands
Kayak through the channels between the islands
Kayak through the channels between the islands ($5-8)
- Price
- US$5–8
Tours · 4,000 Islands
Rent a bicycle and ride from Don Det across the old French railway bridge to Don Khon
Rent a bicycle and ride from Don Det across the old French railway bridge to Don Khon ($1-2/day)
- Price
- US$1–2
Water · 4,000 Islands
Take a boat trip to spot Irrawaddy dolphins
Take a boat trip to spot Irrawaddy dolphins ($7-10 per person; best in dry season)
- Price
- US$7–10
Water · 4,000 Islands
Visit Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia by volume
Visit Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia by volume (accessible from the mainland)
Tours · 4,000 Islands
Visit Li Phi Falls on Don Khon
Visit Li Phi Falls (Somphamit Falls) on Don Khon (entry ~$2)
- Price
- US$2
Tours · 4,000 Islands
Watch sunset from the west side of Don Det with a Beer Lao
Watch sunset from the west side of Don Det with a Beer Lao ($1-2)
- Price
- US$1–2
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