Things to Do in 4,000 Islands

7 activities and experiences for backpackers.

Kayak through the channels between the islands

water sports
from $5

Kayak through the channels between the islands ($5-8)

Rent a bicycle and ride from Don Det across the old French railway bridge to Don Khon

tours
from $1

Rent a bicycle and ride from Don Det across the old French railway bridge to Don Khon ($1-2/day)

Simply do nothing — hammock, read, repeat

food

Simply do nothing — hammock, read, repeat

Take a boat trip to spot Irrawaddy dolphins

water sports
from $7

Take a boat trip to spot Irrawaddy dolphins ($7-10 per person; best in dry season)

Visit Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia by volume

water sports

Visit Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia by volume (accessible from the mainland)

Visit Li Phi Falls on Don Khon

tours
from $2

Visit Li Phi Falls (Somphamit Falls) on Don Khon (entry ~$2)

Watch sunset from the west side of Don Det with a Beer Lao

tours
from $1

Watch sunset from the west side of Don Det with a Beer Lao ($1-2)